X̱wi7x̱wa Library is a centre for academic and community Indigenous scholarship. Its collections and services reflect Indigenous approaches to teaching, learning, and research. Everyone is welcome to visit X̱wi7x̱wa Library.
Group drop in visits and tours are not recommended, for details on how to schedule a tour or class visit please see here.
Everyone is Welcome!
Visit us for research help, to see our collections, or to find a place to study. At X̱wi7x̱wa Library everyone is welcome! Image credit: Paul Joseph X̱wi7x̱wa Library (pronunciation) is a centre for academic and community Indigenous scholarship. Our collections and services reflect Indigenous approaches to teaching, learning, and research. To learn more about the […] Read More
Musqueam Day (November 1st)
November 1st is Musqueam Day. This day commemorates the Musqueam victory in the 1984 Supreme Court of Canada case of Guerin v. The Queen, which changed the Canadian legal system and established fundamental land rights for First Nations across the country. In 1957, the Government of Canada leased approximately one third of Musqueam’s Reserve lands […] Read More
Recommended Reads from Twilight Characters
October has had an eerie misty start to the month that has reminded us of a few vampires and werewolves from Forks, Washington. Staff at Xwi7xwa have curated a list of books we think the characters from the beloved Twilight franchise would read. Read more about them in the list below and stop by the […] Read More
Indigenous Horror Novels
In the mood for something scary this October? Check out these horror books on display at Xwi7xwa Library! These books explore topics and themes of folklore, thrillers, slashers, historical elements, and so much more! Bad Cree: a Novel YF R33 M66 2018 A young Cree woman is tormented by vivid dreams from before her sister’s […] Read More
Wayfinding for X̱wi7x̱wa
Important Access Notice: A section of West Mall is closed from May 2026 until October 2026. Xwi7xwa library will remain open during this time and will be accessible via the routes indicated on the map. Access to Xwi7xwa from Lower Mall is currently unaffected. Directions to our branch from common routes are available and for […] Read More
Group Visits
We love sharing information about our lovely branch, so we welcome groups, classes, and tours to come check us out and chat about what we can offer you! To make your visit to our branch the absolute best it can be, make sure to fill out a request form to make an appointment with us. […] Read More