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 […]
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 […]
September 30 – Orange Shirt Day 2025
Xwi7xwa will be closed on Tuesday September 30. 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 was inspired by Phyllis (Jack) Webstad, Northern Secwpemc (Shuswap) from the Stswecem’c Xgat’tem First Nation (Canoe Creek Indian Band). You can learn more about the history […]