Nate Nate Nainers (they/she) is a settler of Scottish and mixed European descent who grew up on Katzie and Kwantlen unceded territories (Maple Ridge, BC), and currently lives on Kwikwetlem unceded territory (Port Coquitlam, BC).

Nainers’ full-length collection of poems, Smokin’ Holy Spirits (Galleon Books, Fall 2026), explores themes on neurodivergence, queerness, and recovery from leaving the evangelical church. Inspired by the emotionally dynamic art of clown, this book is surreal and absurd, oscillating between poignancy and befuddlement.

In 2025 they coordinated a house show series throughout the Lower Mainland with local opening acts for Nainers’ long-form storytelling show, Jerald the Space Bear. The 40 minute act includes Nate Nate’s ambient guitar, as well as visual and atmospheric elements, which was showcased in North Vancouver’s Arts in the Garden, 2025.

In December 2024 they competed at the Vancouver Story Slam Championship at the Vogue Theatre. They were placed 3rd for their fan favourite story, Oath of the Lap Dog. In their entire history at VSS, Nainers has yet to place below third, nor above first.

Since 2015, the vast majority of their work is created for and shared on stages across BC - including Massy Art Gallery, Outsiders and Others Gallery, Parade of Lost Souls, Arts in the Garden, Mashed Poetics, Queer Cabaret, Smut Clown Cabaretta, among other events, studios, and gatherings.

Nainers engages their community by organizing festivals, initiatives, and events, past and present, such as: Parade of Lost Souls, Food Not Bombs YVR, Wizard Walks, Whoa Whoa Hey Now Cabaret, Myths and Such Storytelling Show, and the League of Fuddy Duddies with Silly Hats.

They studied literature and mythology at the University of British Columbia and the University of the Fraser Valley.