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 […]
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 […]
X̱wi7x̱wa Winter Recap 2024
X̱wi7x̱wa Winter Recap 2024/25 March 19th is the last day of winter and our branch is excited to share what we’ve been up to this season. First we kicked off with Winter Solstice! We celebrated by sharing some resources about storytelling and winter. You find materials from our collection by searching here for winter, “oral […]
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 […]
Hiring a Host!
We are looking for an undergraduate student to join our team! X̱wi7x̱wa Library is part of the First Nations House of Learning and provides research support on Indigenous topics. Library Hosts work collaboratively with X̱wi7x̱wa staff to support patrons at the circulation desk and are supervised by the Access Services Assistant and Information Services Librarian. […]
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 […]
November 1 – Musqueam Day
November 1 – Musqueam Day November 1 is Musqueam Day! This important community holiday celebrates the day Musqueam won their court case in the Supreme Court of Canada in 1984. Moving forward the Guerin decision affirmed the Crown’s responsibility to recognize Aboriginal title, affirmed Canada’s fiduciary obligation to act in the best interest of Indigenous […]
Orange Shirt Day: StoryWalk®
This year, Xwi7xwa Library is hosting our own StoryWalk® for Orange Shirt Day on Saturday, September 30th. We are featuring Phyllis Webstad’s picture book With Our Orange Hearts. Where: Visit Xwi7xwa’s StoryWalk® in the arboretum (the grassy knoll between the library and the First Nations Longhouse). When: September 30th, 2023, 10:30-3pm Who: All are welcome. […]
Science Literacy Week – September 19-25
About Science Literacy Week Led by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), Science Literacy Week showcases the many ways kids and families can explore and enjoy the diversity of Canadian science. From September 19 to 25, 2022, libraries, museums, science centres, schools and not-for-profits are coming together to celebrate this year’s […]