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Queer Trailblazers

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Pat Hogan was one of ten presenters at the Museum of Surrey on June 7, 2024. Quirk-e has participated in Surrey Pride activities for several years.

Artists as Changemakers

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In 2023, Quirk-e was invited to be one of nine arts groups featured in a deck of 40 cards produced in Calgary and distributed across Canada.

Telling her stories through images

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Judy Fletcher writes wonderful prose but she also tells her stories through her artwork. She has produced images in several different media including collage, cartoons, and photographs. She is an accomplished painter and has designed two of Quirk-e's book covers.

Awareness of elder abuse – 2016

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Quirk-e helped develop a series of posters and public service videos to raise awareness about abuse of LGBTQ2S+ elders. We ...

Jan Bruce is an inspiration

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Jan Bruce received the 2023 Exceptional Advocacy Award from the ALS Society of BC.

New Rainbow Wisdom Café for queer elders

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Quirk-e members particpate in activities on Thursdays at the 411 Seniors Centre.

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Celebrating Chris Morrissey, OC and Rainbow Refugees

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A tribute to the work of Chris Morrissey in support of LGBTQ+ refugees and their partners and a fundraiser for Rainbow Refugees on April 6, 2024

Quirk-e Showcase at Vancouver Public Library

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We had a wonderful afternoon at Central Branch reading essays, stories and poem! With gratitude to the VPL for hosing us. Attendees picked up copies of our zine and books. We're hoping to be back in August as part of Pride. Watch this space for more info!

Chris Morrissey awarded Order of Canada

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On October 26, 2023, Chris Morrissey received the Order of Canada for her advocacy on behalf of LGBTQ+ immigrants and refugees.

Shining a Light on Rainbow Life – 2023

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This zine spotlights what is relevant to us, past or present, through the written word and evocative images. The writing ...