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
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
Indigenous Art and Performance
Check out these titles and local performances; explore the creativity of amazing artists, performers, poets, and more! Aboriginal Music in Contemporary Canada: Echoes and Exchanges edited by Anna Hoefnagels and Beverley Diamond This collection narrates a story of resistance and renewal, struggle and success, as indigenous musicians in Canada negotiate who […] Read More
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Xwi7xwa Library is open from 9 to 5, Monday to Friday, with reference support between 11 and 3. Read More
Xwi7xwa Spotlight Series
Xwi7xwa Library is excited to announce our new Spotlight Series featuring select titles from our collection. New Materials at Xwi7xwa Every book in the Spotlight Series is new to our Library! Although you can find new books in the UBC catalogue, you won’t see a call number for them. For the time being new […] Read More