List of Canadian provincial poets laureate
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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
References
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