Why Are We Quirk-E?
QUIRK-E stands for Queer Imaging and Riting Kollective for Elders. We are queer elders who since 2006 meet weekly in Vancouver, BC to connect, care and create community.
QUIRK-E engages in
- Creativity by writing and imaging
- Resilience by aging with pride while telling our truths
- Advocacy by speaking out, performing, and sharing our work
Statement of Inclusion
We declare our adherence to the Canadian and BC Human Rights Codes, and the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, including but not limited to prohibition of discrimination based on Indigenous identity, race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religion, marital or family status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or age.
Advocacy
Fighting For Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies
A conversation on the beginnings of women’s studies and feminist activism at SFU and the …
News & Events
QUIRK-E at seniors resource fair
Accessibility is the theme for the Resource Fair for Seniors at Kiwassa Neighbourhood House. At …
Creative works
triumphs and challenges – 2024
This Zine’s theme is Challenges and Triumphs. Our title for this edition reflects our taking stock of the ups …
Chronicles
Honouring Our Elder’s Stories
Quirk-e members performed three of our elder’s stories at this QMUNITY Seniors eventWe shared lunch, …