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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
Red Dress Day
Red Dress Day is observed on May 5 to honour and raise awareness of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people across Canada. May 5 is the National Day of awareness and remembrance for the Missing & …
News & Events
QMUNITY’S 2026 IDAHOBIT Breakfast
“Voices From the Field” Friday May 15, 2026 7am – 9am Fairmont Hotel Vancouver 900 …
Creative works
The Hunt on the Tundra
Dana wants a challenge and signs up to cook for the infuriating wildlife guide, Jimmy, at a remote hunting …
Chronicles
So Many Queer Elders at Spring Fling 2026
So many queer elders enjoyed themselves at QMUNITY‘s Spring Fling on April 23, 2026 that …
