jaye simpson is an Oji-Cree-Saulteaux writer from Canada,[1] most noted as a shortlisted finalist for the Dayne Ogilvie Prize for LGBTQ Canadian writers in 2021.[2]

simpson, who is a Two-Spirit non-binary trans woman and spells their name in lowercase letters,[1] published their debut poetry collection it was never going to be okay in 2020.[3] In addition to the Dayne Ogilvie Prize, the book was the winner in the poetry category for the 2021 Indigenous Voices Awards.[4]

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