This is a list of Provincial Poets Laureate in Canada. Currently, only the provinces of Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan and Yukon have appointed a poet laureate.
Ontario
In 2021 Ontario named its first poet laureate Randell Adjei.[1]
Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island appointed its first poet laureate, John Smith, in 2003.[2][3][4]
- Julie Pellissier-Lush (2019–present)
- Deirdre Kessler (2016–2019)
- Diane Hicks Morrow (2013–2016)
- Hugh MacDonald (2009–2013)
- David Helwig (2008–2009)
- Frank Ledwell (2004–2007)
- John Smith (2002–2004)
Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan appointed its first poet laureate, Glen Sorestad, in 2000.[5]
- Carol Rose GoldenEagle (2021–present)
- Bruce Rice (2019–2021)
- Brenda Schmidt (2017–2018)
- Gerry Hill (2016–2017)
- Judith Krause (2014–2015)
- Don Kerr (2011–2013)
- Robert Currie (2007–2010)
- Louise B. Halfe (Sky Dancer) (2005–2006)
- Glen Sorestad (2000–2004)
Yukon
Inaugural Yukon Provincial Poet Laureate PJ Yukon has held the office since 1994.[6][5]
See also
- Poet Laureate of Toronto
- Canadian Parliamentary Poet Laureate
- Municipal Poets Laureate in Alberta, Canada
- Municipal Poets Laureate in British Columbia, Canada
- Municipal Poets Laureate in Ontario, Canada
References
- ^ "Ontario's first poet laureate on what 'introspective arts' can do for youth". CBC News. Retrieved 8 August 2022.
- ^ John Smith: Poet Laureate 2002-2004 | Government of Prince Edward Island
- ^ CBC.ca Arts - P.E.I. appoints poet laureate
- ^ "Poet Laureate". Government of Prince Edward Island. Retrieved 8 August 2022.
- ^ a b "Canada's Poets Laureate". League of Canadian Poets. Retrieved 8 August 2022.
- ^ "Yukon Poet Laureate". Yukon Poet Laureate. Retrieved 8 August 2022.