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

Video: Elders Panel Moving Trans History Forward 2025
Lukas Walther joined Charlie Burton, Brian Belovich and moderator Aaron Devour in revealing their complex, …
News & Events

Pride in Progress: Honouring Our Elders
October 30, 202511:00 am – 3:00 pmSylvia Hotel, 1154 Gilford Street, VancouverThis year’s event shines …
Creative works

Creative Rest
In the summer of 2024 I hit the reset button on my creative goals. I attended a program at …
Chronicles

Friends and Fun at Aging with Pride
We celebrated loud, proud, and in good company at QMUNITY Seniors biggest event of the …