Bette Smith
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Arts Multilingual Week 2025
Faculty of Arts Multilingual Week 2025 The Peña Room at IKBLC will be full of student-centered activities to celebrate the many languages spoken at UBC and beyond, from March 6 – 14. For more information and schedule, visit the Arts website or follow them on Instagram. We are contributing resources from our collection to 3 pop […]
34th Annual MMIWG2S Memorial March
This post contains upsetting information that may cause you distress. Please take a moment to decide if you are in a suitable emotional space before reading on. The Government of Canada has set up a national, toll-free crisis line to provide support for anyone who requires assistance. This line is available free of charge, 24 […]
Métis Week 2024
The week of November 16th (November 10-16) Xwi7xwa Library is celebrating Métis Week 2024! We decorated the branch and pulled some resources for you to learn more about Métis and the contributions of Honourable Louis Riel. We even have some colouring pages and word searches you can take home with you 😊 If you can’t […]
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. […]