Contact Information
League of Canadian Poets
C/O Centre for Social Innovation
720 Bathurst St
Toronto ON M5S 2R4
E-mail: admin@poets.ca
Website: www.poets.ca
Organization Information
The League of Canadian Poets is Canada’s only national professional poetry organization. The League serves the poetry community and promotes a high level of professional achievement through events, networking, projects, publications, mentoring, and awards. We administer programs and funds for governments and private donors and encourage an appreciative readership and audience for poetry through educational partnerships and presentations to diverse groups. As the recognized voice of Canadian poets, we represent poets’ concerns to governments, publishers, and society at large, and we maintain connections with similar organizations at home and abroad. The League strives to promote equal opportunities for poets from myriad literary traditions and cultural and demographic backgrounds.
Members of the League are professional poets who are actively contributing to the development, growth, and public profile of poetry in Canada.
Our mission
The League of Canadian Poets supports Canadian poets and poetry in Canada.
Our vision
A representative and thriving culture of poets and poetry lovers.
Our Mandate
The League of Canadian Poets’ mandate is to elevate the cultural significance of poetry and champion the role of poets. Working to nurture and expand poetry communities and audiences, the organization cultivates the local, national, and international publication, performance, and recognition of poetry. The League supports equitable and inclusive artistic practice through poetry education and development.
Please visit www.poets.ca to learn more about National Poetry Month, Poem in Your Pocket Day, the League’s awards and contests, our microgrants and bursaries for poets, our publications, and our events. Professional poets can learn about joining the League and membership benefits here.
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