Trans Inclusion and human rights for trans members of our community was the focus of QUIRK-E’s celebration at the 19th Annual Arts and Health Showcase Gala on May 30 at the Roundhouse Community Centre in Vancouver. Lukas Walther moved the listeners to tears with a story about struggling to survive as a trans youth and coming to live his truth with pride as an adult. The rest of QUIRK-E stood up and backed Lukas up with the signs of support that we created.
In honour of Seniors Week, we joined six other elders’ groups representing diverse community centre programs. Their beadwork, paintings, dance and improv delighted us in the audience. We all chimed in on the song, This is How We Like to Have Fun. QUIRK-E’s panel at the Arts and Health Exhibition honours our legacies with a slideshow of photos covering 19 years of QUIRK-E activities. It also tributes QUIRK-E members who have recently passed away. The free Arts and Health Exhibition continues at the Roundhouse through June 5.
