Municipality announces 2026 Youth Poet Laureate
The Halifax Regional Municipality is pleased to announce that Daniel Park has been selected as the municipality’s 2026 Youth Poet Laureate.
Daniel will serve a one-year term from January to December 2026, during which he will create new works of poetry, present at select Regional Council meetings, and advocate for poetry, language, arts and young writers through community events and speaking engagements.
“Congratulations to Daniel Park on his selection as the 2026 Youth Poet Laureate,” says Mayor Andy Fillmore. “He will join our previous laureates in capturing the richness of our region and instilling a love of literary arts. I look forward to their presentations at Regional Council.”
As part of the role, the Youth Poet Laureate receives a $1,000 honorarium, provided in two payments at the beginning and end of the term. Daniel will also participate in the AfterWords Literary Festival Youth Mentorship Program, offering opportunities to strengthen his craft and engage with the literary community.
The Youth Poet Laureate program provides young writers with mentorship, public platforms and opportunities to explore issues that matter to them and to residents across the municipality.
Visit halifax.ca/poet-laureates to learn more about the municipality’s Poet Laureate programs.
