Nanaimo is looking for its next poet laureate

Nanaimo is inviting applications for the position of poet laureate for the 2027–2029 term.
Serving as the city’s literary ambassador, the poet laureate raises the profile of literary arts in Nanaimo by creating and presenting poetic works and activities that reflect the community.The successful candidate will engage and inspire residents, while collaborating with community partners to celebrate the power of poetry.
Since the program was established in 2014, the city’s poet laur