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X̱wi7x̱wa Library

X̱wi7x̱wa Library is a centre for academic and community Indigenous scholarship. Its collections and services reflect Indigenous approaches to teaching, learning, and research. Everyone is welcome to visit X̱wi7x̱wa Library.

Group drop in visits and tours are not recommended, for details on how to schedule a tour or class visit please see here.

  • 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 […] Read More

  • X̱wi7x̱wa Staff Picks

    X̱wi7x̱wa Recommended Reads Are you looking for your next great read? Check out this booklist full of X̱wi7x̱wa Library staff and students’ favourite reads! There’s a mix of poetry, non-fiction, fiction, graphic novels and comic books in many different topics so you’ll be sure to find something that interests you. These books are available to […] Read More

  • 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 […] Read More

  • small preview of the Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada giant floor map in the background, with a torn piece of paper in the foreground with the words "The Indigenous peoples atlas of canada giant floor map" in bold, all caps navy blue font. The Xwi7xwa library logo is in the bottom right corner.

    Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada (AKA The Giant Floor Map)

    Xwi7xwa Library is not affiliated with the distributor and only has a copy of the map for our collection. We acquired these items from Canadian Geographic. If you have questions about purchasing a copy or are looking for an update about your purchase you will need to contact the company. If you would like to […] Read More

  • Fun & Games At Xwi7xwa!

    Spring has sprung, and with it Xwi7xwa has just gotten in a bunch of fun games created by Indigenous folks! Come by the branch to check out all we have to offer – all of our games are tucked against the back wall between the stacks, so if you’re having trouble finding them, ask a […] Read More

  • stock photo of orange, brown, and white leaves in the background. the foreground has an illustration of a small notepad with the xwi7xwa logo on it. in bolded brown lettering the paper reads "So you want to bring your group to Xwi7xwa..."

    Group Visits

    We love sharing information about our lovely branch, so we welcome groups, classes, and tours to come check us out and chat about what we can offer you! To make your visit to our branch the absolute best it can be, make sure to fill out a request form to make an appointment with us.   […] Read More

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Xwi7xwa Library is located on the traditional, ancestral, unceded territory of the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ speaking xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) people. We thank Musqueam for welcoming us and for sharing their teachings and scholarship. To learn more about Musqueam contributions to UBC Library collections, please visit our Musqueam: Land Beneath Our Feet research guide.