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.
UBC Courses with Indigenous Content Fall 2018
According to the 2018-2019 University of British Columbia Course Calendar and departmental course descriptions, there are 118 courses, from 35 different departments, that have a significant amount of Indigenous content being offered for the Winter 2018-2019 session. You can download the course list here: UBC fall courses with Indigenous content 2018 Photo […] Read More
Indigenous New Media Research Guide
Xwi7xwa Library’s newest library research guide focuses on the growing field of Indigenous New Media, an evolving, multidisciplinary area of art and scholarly work that broadly encompasses born-digital and interactive story-telling mediums. The guide includes academic scholarship alongside links to online articles, video games, podcasts, comics and zines, film and video art, and apps. Learn […] Read More
Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre opening
On April 9, 2018, UBC will host a ceremony to officially open the Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre. At the ceremony, Professor Santa Ono will issue a Statement of Apology for UBC’s involvement in the system that supported the operation of the Indian Residential Schools. 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
Culture at the Centre exhibition
Culture at the Centre is new exhibition at the Museum of Anthropology that insight into the “important work Indigenous-run cultural centres and museums in British Columbia are doing to honour and support their culture, history and language. Five centres are showcased, representing six communities: Musqueam Cultural Education Centre (Musqueam), Squamish-Lil’wat Cultural Centre (Squamish, Lil’wat), Heiltsuk […] Read More