X̱wi7x̱wa Library is the only branch of an academic library in Canada that is entirely dedicated to Indigenous materials. Everyone is welcome to visit us.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Joined February 2017
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We have a brand new X̱wi7x̱wa research guide available to students and the public! Check out the "Indigenous Traditional Governance" research guide here: guides.library.ubc.ca/c.php?…
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There are now more ways to get an Indigenous Community Borrower Card at UBC Library. Learn more: bit.ly/3Lrpljr
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We're hiring an Indigenous Archivist at our Vancouver campus. Join our team! bit.ly/3PGhReY #lisjobs #libraryjobs
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UBC Library has developed a new type of workshop to address the growing demand from UBC faculty, staff and students to learn more about Indigenous topics in coursework and research.
Learn more: bit.ly/48xRBdi
We have a new research guide: Indigenous Health Sciences! Research guides are collections of resources created by librarians to help start and guide research on specific topics. Take a look: guides.library.ubc.ca/indige…
ATTENTION we will be closed January 18th due to weather conditions. Please email: [email protected] for research assistance. – at Vancouver, British Columbia
The branch is CLOSED today due to snow. For research assistance email: [email protected]
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Due to forecasted weather, UBC is cancelling all in-person learning activities on Vancouver campus for all of Jan. 17. Classes may move online. Students are asked to look for communication from instructors. Necessary services will be maintained. Read more: ubc.ca
The branch is CLOSED today due to snow. For research assistance email: [email protected]
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Today, UBC lowered the trans flag raised during Trans Week of Awareness to half-mast as a symbol of support for the trans community and to honour the lives lost due to transphobic violence.
Learn more: events.ubc.ca/tdor.
Come see Indigenous nations mapped without colonial borders in Sty-Wet-Tan hall today - swing by anytime before 4pm!
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Looking to learn more about the process of illustrating for this book? Visit arts.ubc.ca/news/brushstroke… to hear more from AISA advisor Karlene Harvey, view some of her other work, or purchase the book.
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Join the @Xwi7xwaLibrary and learn to think differently about location and place through guided activities and hands-on learning while exploring the map.
October 11 | 10–11:30 am | In-person
Register bit.ly/44aGqoY
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All are welcome to attend our StoryWalk program on September 30th!
Sept 30: Xwi7xwa Library is hosting their own StoryWalk® for Orange Shirt Day on Saturday, September 30th, featuring Phyllis Webstad’s picture book With Our Orange Hearts.
More details: xwi7xwa.library.ubc.ca/2023/…
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Aamjiwnaang First Nation is surrounded by Chemical Valley, the largest concentration of petrochemical refining in Canada. This report reveals how data sharing with the community is manipulated to support the continued violation of land and life. Read more yellowheadinstitute.org/data…
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Join us in fostering community connection and kinship at the Beading Circle Social, led by CTLT Indigenous Initiatives staff, Janelle and Hannah.
All Indigenous beaders are invited to join. Bring your skills or your desire to learn!
We have stickers for you!
There’s still time left to participate in the UBC Library Crawl. Until tomorrow Sept 8, visit all 8 library locations for a chance to win one of 100 mini office kits.
To join, pick up a guide from any library information desk at UBC Vancouver. bit.ly/45n4Z3l @ubclearn
This beautiful book is in our collection! YUB B65 W55 2020 ❤️
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Stuck on a commute? Not a reader? Check out this first Tyee story audio read by author @bychrischeung! 🎧
thetyee.ca/News/2023/08/22/R…
