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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 […]

X̱wi7x̱wa Library closed for improvements from June 4 to 16

Xwi7xwa Library will be undergoing space improvements from Thursday, June 4, 2026, through Tuesday, June 16, 2026. The branch will be closed to the public during construction. Library users can continue to access Xwi7xwa Library collections during this time by ordering items through UBC Library Document Delivery (UBC DocDel), free of charge. For detailed instructions […]

Wayfinding for X̱wi7x̱wa

Important Access Notice: A section of West Mall is closed from May 2026 until October 2026. Xwi7xwa library will remain open during this time and will be accessible via the routes indicated on the map. Access to Xwi7xwa from Lower Mall is currently unaffected. Directions to our branch from common routes are available and for […]

X̱wi7x̱wa LibGuide Changes

Our LibGuides look a little different! We’re making some changes to our LibGuides, here’s what to expect: Our guides will now follow best practices from UBC Library, this will make usability much easier for researchers! Updated information: we’re working through broken links and finding more current information. Reorganizing and consolidating information, this will make it […]

35th Annual Women’s Memorial March

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