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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 […]

Orange Shirt Day is Every Day

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 is Every Day Orange Shirt Day is recognized annually on September 30, but the reasons we reflect on its significance asks us to remember beyond more than one day. For many survivors and families, […]

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 […]