OVOS

Our Voices, Our Stories

A community-based research initiative centering the lived experiences of Black Muslim womxn through storytelling and photovoice. We create intentional spaces for connection, reflection, and participation in research that aims to inform real change.

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How You Can Engage

OVOS offers welcoming ways to learn, connect, and participate through research, gatherings, and community-centered collaboration.

Research & Approach

Our work is grounded in both lived experience on Black Muslim womxn. Using a photovoice approach, we center storytelling as a way to deepen understanding and contribute to more meaningful, community-informed outcomes.

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Gatherings & Community Moments

We create intentional spaces for connection, reflection, and introduction to the OVOS research. Bringing community together to share, connect, and explore ways to take part.

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Take part in a supportive, guided experience centered on storytelling, reflection, and photovoice.

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Values

Rooted in Community, Built Together

Community-Centered

This work is rooted in the lived experiences of Black Muslim womxn. Every part of this project is shaped with care, trust, and a commitment to centering our voices.

Story-Led

We create space for Black Muslim womxn to share their stories in their own words, using images and storytelling to reflect experiences that are often overlooked.

Action-Oriented

Our voices inform change. The insights gathered through this work will help shape tools and resources that support more responsive and inclusive spaces.

Collaborative

This work is built in partnership with community organizers, researchers, and collaborators. Working together to amplify and support the voices of Black Muslim womxn.

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Have questions or want to collaborate? We’d love to hear from you. Stay connected for updates on events, research opportunities, and community initiatives.

Email us: info@ovos.ca

@antiblackislamophobia.project

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