National Poetry Month (April)

This association honours the "Western Way" with poems, songs, and stories. On this site, you can learn more about the Western Way and the entertainers that preserve this life through their cowboy poetry, western music, and story telling.

Learn more about the poet chosen to be Calgary's Poet Laureate. Get to know some of the poet's works and events in Calgary celebrating poetry.

Learn more about the current poet laureate of Edmonton, as well as the terms and responsibilities of this special role.

Billy-Ray Bellcourt is from Driftpile Cree Nation. He won the 2020 Governor General's Literary Award and offers a selection of his work online.

This society, founded in Edmonton, exists to provide poets with an opportunity to connect with an audience.