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!
Come Explore the Seed Lending Library
Spring is here! As we enter the warmer and rainier days and a moment of rest between terms, it is a perfect time to explore the UBC Seed Lending Library. The Seed Lending Library is open to everyone and there are three libraries you can find it in: the Education Library, Woodward Library, and Xwi7xwa […]
Shaping Climate Justice through Indigenous Knowledge
About: The UBC Centre for Climate Justice will host a dialogue between Jeannette Armstrong and Christine Winter on Monday, March 25 from 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM to discuss how Indigenous knowledge shapes climate justice. The event will begin with presentations by each speaker and will be followed by a discussion, moderated by Naomi Klein. […]
33rd Annual Women’s Memorial March
About: Beginning in 1992 after the murder of a woman on Powell Street in Vancouver, the Women’s Memorial March takes place every Valentine’s Day in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside (DTES). The march continues three decades on and will take place on February 14th, 2024, beginning at Main and Hastings on the land of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), […]
Kids Take Over UBC 2024!
Art, Culture, Music and More! Celebrate Family Day at Kids Take Over UBC on February 18! Play your way across UBC campus through a range of interactive programming— from live music and dance performances to storytelling, cultural crafts and STEM workshops, to tours through UBC’s world-class cultural amenities and so much more! Advance registration […]
Staff Picks for July
It’s summer reading time! Drop into the branch to pick up some books to read on the beach, at the lake, or on campus. X̱wi7x̱wa staff have done the work of recommending them for you, too! If you want fiction… My Indian Summer by Joseph Kakwinokanasum Call number: YF K35 M9 2022 Recommended by Emma: […]
Salish 2Spirit Pride – July 31st!
For more details about this event please see here: https://www.musqueam.bc.ca/pride2023/ June was Pride Month, and National Indigenous History month! Here are some resources to explore, both at X̱wi7x̱wa and online. Check out our Two-Spirit & Indigiqueer Research Guide. Research guides are tools created by librarians to help you begin the process of researching a topic. […]
Indigenous Traditional Governance Research Guide
We are happy to announce Xwi7xwa Library’s brand new research guide on Indigenous Traditional Governance is now live. Explore the full guide here. This guide was created to assist students, faculty, and the public in learning about and researching traditional governance. It includes tips for searching for information on traditional governance and highlights books, media, […]
Open House at Xwi7xwa Library: Celebrating 30 Years
On Thursday, May 25th, 2023, we are celebrating 30 years of Xwi7xwa Library. Come join us for an open house complete with cake and activities. All are welcome from 12PM – 3PM at the branch! Address: 1985 West Mall, Vancouver. When: Drop by anytime between 12pm – 3pm on Thursday May 25th. Make sure to […]
Ceremonial Fire – December 12
LOCATION: xʷc̓ ic̓ əsəm Garden, 3461 Ross Drive (Follow the signs at main gate) NEXT FIRE: December 12, 2023 – 1PM-4PM.