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

Barriers to Accessing Heath Care for 2SLGBTQ+ Elders
This talk was delivered on May 7, 2024 for the BC Health Coalition Lunch N’ …
News & Events

Allies In Action Salt Spring Island
The final Allies in Action Community Discussionis less than two weeks away!! Join us on …
Creative works

Ride with a New View
Originally published in QUIRK-E Collections Volume 5 Today I climbed aboard a bus not intent on a destination; rather …
Chronicles

Greg Bourgeois: Celebration of life
Gregory’s family welcomed us in celebrating his life, sharing stories, memories and photos on Wednesday, January …