Xwi7xwa Library is a centre for academic and community Indigenous scholarship. Its collections and services reflect Aboriginal approaches to teaching, learning, and research. Everyone is welcome to visit Xwi7xwa Library.
Everyone is Welcome!
Visit us for research help, to see our collections, or to find a place to study. At Xwi7xwa Library everyone is welcome! Read More
X̱wi7x̱wa Video Playlist
Did you know that you can watch X̱wi7x̱wa’s playlist of videos online? UBC Library uses a platform called McIntyre Media to stream videos we’ve subscribed to. Search the phrase “Mcintyre media” in simple search and filter the results to Online OR click this link. Select any of the titles on the list to see their […] Read More
Research Guides at Xwi7xwa Library
Xwi7xwa Library has a wide range of carefully curated library research guides (also known as libguides), covering everything from Aboriginal Filmmakers to Indigenous Education K-12. These guides are particularly helpful places to start when looking for information about a specific disciple or subject area. Visit the portal to see all Xwi7xwa Library authored libguides. Read More
NEW Research Guide
Xwi7xwa Library’s newest research guide focuses on course ENGL 492: Directing Traffic: Mobility and Violence in Indigenous Writing This guide will assist in research regarding: Specific movements, campaigns, and organizations Indigenous news outlets and social media presence Allyship Learn more about this guide, additional Xwi7xwa research guides, and other UBC guides. For additional research […] Read More
Job Posting: Head – Xwi7xwa Library
Title: HEAD, XWI7XWA LIBRARY Where: UBC Library, Vancouver Campus Details: (Full-time, ongoing General Librarian position with 5 year renewable Head term) Anticipated Start Date: June 1, 2019 INSTITUTIONAL CONTEXT/LANDSCAPE: The Xwi7xwa Library is located on the ancestral and unceded territory of the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓-speaking Musqueam people. It is adjacent to the UBC’s First Nations House […] Read More
2019 Summer – Indigenous Content Course List
The list of courses with Indigenous content is now available! According to the 2019 University of British Columbia Course Calendar and departmental course descriptions, there are 25 courses, from 12 different departments, that have a significant amount of Indigenous content being offered for the Summer 2019 session. To […] Read More