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
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
Applications for Rebuilding Relations Gathering Re-Open for Students and Community Members
All My Relations, 2018. Hand and laser-cut icons from the artist’s archives of plant-based works. Canson Rag Paper, magnets. 120″ X 36″ Photo Credit: Lina Samoukova We are re-opening participant applications for the Rebuilding Relations Gathering until September 25, 2026. We have space to invite up to ten additional participants. This round of applications is […] 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
What can X̱wi7x̱wa do for faculty & staff?
Librarians don’t just help students – there are plenty of things we do for faculty and staff at UBC as well. X̱wi7x̱wa is a centre for Indigenous academic and community scholarship, and so our librarians (Kayla Lar-Son and Karleen Delaurier-Lyle) are experts in Indigenous research methods, information gathering and data sovereignty. 1. Finding resources, […] Read More