On Thursday, May 7th 2026, from 12pm to 1.30pm, the Centre for Critical Qualitative Health Research (CQ) is hosting a workshop* in collaboration with the Centre for Community Based Research (CCBR) and the Arts-Informed Methods team at Trillium Health Partners. Date and Time: May 7, 2026 | 12pm to 1.30pm (EST)Venue: (In-Person only) 246 Bloor St West, […]
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CQ Seminar Highlights – Kwentuhan as Research Methodology
On March 20, 2026, CQ hosted a public seminar on kwentuhan—a Filipino epistemology of storytelling and relational exchange—featuring Dr. Valerie Francisco-Menchavez and Christa Sato, with contributions from Dr. Ilyan Ferrer through pre-seminar dialogue. The session brought together approximately 50 participants across Canada and the United States, including graduate students, faculty, and community practitioners, many of […]
CQ Virtual Course in Summer 2026
CQ is pleased to announce a special virtual summer offering of the CQ capstone course CHL5115: Qualitative Analysis and Interpretation, taught by Dr. Blake Poland. This intensive summer edition provides an opportunity to engage deeply with critical qualitative data analysis in a focused, collaborative format. (Note: CQ is offering CHL 5115 as a virtual summer course as a one-time pilot. CHL 5115 will be offered again, in Winter […]
March 20 – CQ Seminar on Kwentuhan
The Centre for Critical Qualitative Health Research (CQ) is pleased to invite you to join us on March 20, 2026 for a CQ Public Seminar titled ‘Kwentuhan as Research Methodology‘ with Drs. Valerie Francisco-Menchavez, Ilyan Ferrer, and PhD Candidate Christa Sato. Event Details Seminar Speakers: Dr. Valerie Francisco-Menchavez, Dr. Ilyan Ferrer, and PhD Candidate Christa SatoTitle: […]
Winter 2026 Course Timetable
The course timetable for CQ’s Winter 2026 shared curriculum is now available! Please refer to your departmental registrar for course enrolment and drop dates. Students interested in taking courses outside their home department can view enrolment instructions here. The full curriculum, including potential student pathways through the curriculum, can be viewed here.
HIGHLIGHTS: February 6 – CQ Seminar by Dr. Bernice Yanful
About the Speaker:Bernice Yanful, RN, PhD, is an assistant professor in the Department of Sociology at Toronto Metropolitan University. Her research examines approaches for advancing food justice and food sovereignty. Suggested Reference:Ohito, E. O., & Nyachae, T. M. (2018). Poetically Poking at Language and Power: Using Black Feminist Poetry to Conduct Rigorous Feminist Critical Discourse […]
