PEN Canada depends on the support and generosity of people like you. By getting involved, you can be a part of our mission to promote literature, protect the fundamental right to freedom of expression, and defend writers around the world. You can:
Become a member
Join our community of writers, poets, journalists, publishers, librarians, screenwriters, songwriters, readers and avid readers.
Attend an event
Come out to our literary and educational events, including readings, talks and panels.
Host an Empty Chair
Be part of a longstanding tradition for PEN centres across the world by hosting an Empty Chair at your literary festival or event. Contact us at queries@pencanada.ca for more information.
Volunteer
Become a volunteer at PEN Canada — whether it’s assisting at one of our events, accompanying a writer to an immigration hearing, mentoring a writer in exile, or assisting at the PEN office.
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