Charity Toronto, ON
This organization is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
Registration number: | 123773764RR0001 |
Type: | Charitable Organization |
Category: | Other Purposes Beneficial to the Community |
Subcategory: | NASO |
Mission Statement
The League of Canadian Poets is dedicated to supporting and promoting poets and poetry across Canada. The organization’s purpose is to enhance the status of poets, nurture a professional poetic community, and facilitate the teaching of Canadian poetry at all educational levels. It encourages the publication, performance, and recognition of Canadian poetry to build a strong audience nationally and internationally.
Geographic Focus
The League operates from Toronto, serving as the national association for professional and aspiring poets in Canada. Its programs, resources, and events reach communities across the entire country. The League’s activities, including awards and celebrations, are accessible to poets, organizers, and readers coast to coast, reflecting Canada’s cultural diversity and national presence.
Program Highlights
The League supports poets at all stages of their careers by providing publication opportunities, event funding, mentorship programs, and prizes. It organizes annual awards such as the Pat Lowther Memorial Award, Gerald Lampert Award, and Raymond Souster Award. The League also runs National Poetry Month, offers poetry consultations, publishes chapbooks, and provides resources, networking, and educational programs to foster poetry appreciation among youth and the broader public.
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