Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada (AKA The Giant Floor Map)
Book HERE to see the giant floor map in person! Before you do, take a moment to learn a little bit more about all of the resources available to you online for free, accessible from anywhere! What is the giant floor map? The Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada map is a 11m (36.09’) x 8m […]
Winter Solstice 2025
December 21st is the Winter Solstice! Find out more about what the Winter Solstice is all about and find your next great winter read! What is the Winter Solstice? The Winter Solstice signals the start of winter and is the year’s shortest day and longest night. It recognizes seasonal cycles and is a time of […]
Métis Week 2025
Métis Week 2025 is November 15-22 What is Métis Week? Métis Week holds a special place in the hearts of the Métis people. It provides an opportunity to celebrate our rich culture, history, and resilience, while also commemorating Louis Riel’s wrongful execution and honouring his enduring legacy. This week serves as a reminder […]
Science Literacy Week October 6 – 12, 2025
October 6 – 12, 2025 Science Literacy Week is a bold, national communications campaign, presented by the Canadian Association of Science Centres (CASC) in partnership with educators, CASC members, libraries, government agencies and more. By coming together, our goal is to ignite curiosity, celebrate Canadian science, and deepen public engagement in STEM learning. Learn more here! This year’s […]
Climate Action Week 2025
We are participating in Climate Action Week from November 1-7! We’ve curated a list of resources based on Indigenous wisdom, knowledges, and solutions to the climate crisis. Additionally, we have an in house display with more resources from our collection. Confronting climate change with Indigenous wisdom and Western science https://resolve.library.ubc.ca/cgi-bin/catsearch?bid=13631572 As author Glen Aikenhead demonstrates, Indigenous […]
September 30 – Orange Shirt Day 2025
Xwi7xwa will be closed on Tuesday September 30. Wellness supports: Kuu-us 24hr crisis line: 1-800-588-8717 IRSHDC Resource List Indigenous Wellbeing at UBC Mental Health at UBC Orange Shirt Day was inspired by Phyllis (Jack) Webstad, Northern Secwpemc (Shuswap) from the Stswecem’c Xgat’tem First Nation (Canoe Creek Indian Band). You can learn more about the history […]
Welcome Back 2025
Whether you’re new to UBC or a returning student, welcome back to another great year! Getting to know your campus libraries As you settle into classes take the time to explore campus and discover what UBC Libraries have to support you! UBC has 14 library branches and divisions that focus on subjects including art, science, […]
Visiting at Xwi7xwa
Xwi7xwa Library has a display in Irving K. Barber! Our theme this year is Visiting. Our Information Services Librarian, Karleen, came up with the idea of exploring what it means to visit through our collection. We often think of things written down in books as static, concrete data; it’s easy to decontextualize the information, and […]
Welcome Indigenous Education Programs!
Students from Ts’kel: Indigenous Educational Leadership and Resurgence Ed.D. Pathway program, Master of Education in Indigenous Education (MEIE) program, the Learn and Earn summer program, and NITEP students returning from their practicum have all recently joined the UBC Vancouver campus community! To welcome all these amazing students and future educators, we have partnered with the […]
Fun & Games At Xwi7xwa!
Spring has sprung, and with it Xwi7xwa has just gotten in a bunch of fun games created by Indigenous folks! Come by the branch to check out all we have to offer – all of our games are tucked against the back wall between the stacks, so if you’re having trouble finding them, ask a […]