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The L.M. Montgomery Institute mourns the passing of beloved friend, Jennie Macneill (1929–2025). Jennie (Moore) Macneill was born in Bayview, Prince Edward Island. She was a lifelong reader and fan of L.M. Montgomery, and she even attended the author’s funeral in Cavendish in 1942. When she married John Ernest Macneill in 1953, Jennie actually joined…

The L.M. Montgomery Institute is thrilled to share that Elizabeth R. Epperly, founder of the L. M. Montgomery Institute, has been appointed to the Order of Canada by Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada. A trailblazing scholar and dedicated administrator, Dr. Epperly has transformed the study of L.M. Montgomery, offering…

Join the LMMI for a virtual roundtable conversation on June 21, 2025, featuring acclaimed and active writers and artists as they explore the far-reaching influence of L. M. Montgomery across time, genres and art forms. The conversation will be followed by an opportunity for questions, remarks, and discussion from all participants. All are welcome! For…

Former chair of the LMMI Management Committee, Dr. Philip Smith judged the LMM-themed entries in the Provincial Heritage Festival. The Festival is a learning opportunity for Island students in grades 5 through 9 that encourages them to do research and explore Canadian and Island history. This year’s winner of the special prize in the “L.M.…

The L.M. Montgomery Institute is thrilled to reveal our new digital home! Since its founding in 1993, the LMMI has been a hub for exciting, collaborative research and engaging discussions on L.M. Montgomery. Our new site serves as a vibrant extension of that mission, designed to connect scholars, fans, readers, students, and enthusiasts from around…

The 17th Biennial International Conference of the L.M. Montgomery Institute will be held June 24–28, 2026. Please see the full Call for Papers here, and submit proposals for presentations, panels, or workshops by August 1, 2025. Watch our Conference page for updates about conference keynote speakers, activities, and lodging. See you in 2026!

We have received word of the passing on Sunday, 18 February, 2024, of Dr. Elizabeth Waterston, OC. Elizabeth was foundational to all that is Montgomery Studies, and was a co-recipient of the inaugural L.M. Montgomery Institute Legacy Award in 2018. The LMMI extends our gratitude for such a vibrant presence in the lives of so many, and…

Today marks a special milestone for us – the 30th anniversary of the L.M. Montgomery Institute! Officially launched on the 26th of April, 1993, at UPEI, the L.M. Montgomery Institute has been dedicated to celebrating the life and works of Lucy Maud Montgomery. Please visit this link to the programme for the Institutes launch! We are…

The L.M. Montgomery Bookshelf Project highlights L.M. Montgomery’s love of books and reading. The L.M. Montgomery Institute and the Robertson Library at UPEI launched a new initiative, “The L.M. Montgomery Bookshelf: Highlighting a Favourite Writer’s Favourite Reading,” on November 30, the birth date of Prince Edward Island’s most famous author, L.M. Montgomery. Scholars and fans…

On October 20th, 2022, Dr. Elizabeth Epperly, founder of the L.M. Montgomery Institute and the first woman president of UPEI, was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws degree at the Memorial University’s fall convocation ceremony. Join us in celebrating Dr. Epperly’s pioneering contributions to Montgomery studies and her exceptional achievement. Victorian scholar, L.M. Montgomery specialist,…