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

All We Can Save
What do I fear? My major, overwhelming, fear is climate change and that we, and …
News & Events

Arts and Health 19th Annual
QUIRK-E will display at the Exhibition and perform at the Gala ShowcaseRoundhouse Community Centre, 181 …
Creative works

Honouring QUIRK-E Founder Chris Morrissey
Chris Morrissey was a powerhouse of a human being, an indomitable, unflinching defender of human rights. Her work as …
Chronicles

IDAHOBIT 2025
We honoured Chris Morrissey at QMUNITY’s 2025 IDAHOBIT breakfast on Thursday, May 15 at the …