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Deadline February 15 (must be received by this date; don't enter before December 15). Neutral free contest from Poetry Northwest awards $1,000 for two outstanding poems by emerging indigenous poets who are community-recognized members of US tribal nations and trust territories. Submit 1-3 poems (up to 3 pages each) with a brief biography via sponsor's Submittable page.
Source: https://www.poetrynw.org/about/james-welch-prize/
Published: December 4, 2025
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