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 […]
National Indigenous People’s Day
To honour and commemorate National Indigenous People’s Day, Xwi7xwa Library staff have curated a list of books that discuss Indigenous histories, poetry, survival, social conditions, youth, and identity. Memoirs From the Ashes by Jesse Thistle Call Number: YS T45 F76 2019 This debut memoir by Jesse Thistle, a Métis Cree scholar, explores issues Thistle faced […]
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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Orange Shirt Day is Every Day
Wellness Supports If you feel you need support while engaging with Residential School histories and legacies please see the following resources below. It is important to practice self-care and respect your needs. KUU-US 24hr crisis line (BC Wide Indigenous Toll Free Crisis and Support Line): 1-800-588-8717 Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre (IRSHDC) orange […]