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Supporting the International Decade of Indigenous Languages

Supporting the International Decade of Indigenous Languages

By Anna Moorhouse on June 6, 2022

As part of Indigenous History Month, a new exhibit has launched in the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre. View featured materials from Xwi7xwa’s Indigenous language collection, and learn how the branch supports language revitalization on campus and in the community.

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Indigenous (Un)History Month Exhibition: RavenSpace – Digital Publishing in Indigenous Studies

Indigenous (Un)History Month Exhibition: RavenSpace – Digital Publishing in Indigenous Studies

By Anna Moorhouse on June 3, 2019

June is recognized as Aboriginal History Month but at UBC Library we hold a tradition of (Un)History Month — a celebration and acknowledgement of the importance of Indigenous Peoples – not only in history – but in the present and future.

Posted in Events, General | Tagged with exhibitions, indigenous, Xwi7xwa Library

Sharing knowledge: How UBC’s Xwi7xwa Library is helping community Aboriginal libraries better serve their communities

Sharing knowledge: How UBC’s Xwi7xwa Library is helping community Aboriginal libraries better serve their communities

By Jessica Woolman on June 23, 2017

UBC’s Xwi7xwa Library has collaborated with a library in Abbotsford to make their own unique cataloging system for Aboriginal materials.

Posted in General | Tagged with aboriginal, community engagement, indigenous, partnerships, Xwi7xwa Library

Announcing Indigitization’s AADP 2015 recipients

Announcing Indigitization’s AADP 2015 recipients

By Clare Yow on June 17, 2015

The Aboriginal Audio Digitization & Preservation Program helps these communities safeguard valuable information.

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Indigitization Program – Deadline extended

Indigitization Program – Deadline extended

By Clare Yow on March 23, 2015

Until April 8, B.C. Aboriginal organizations can apply for funding for the conservation and preservation of community resources.

Posted in General | Tagged with aboriginal, digitization, indigenous

Three B.C. First Nations receive UBC funding to preserve oral histories

Three B.C. First Nations receive UBC funding to preserve oral histories

By Jessica Woolman on September 18, 2014

The latest recipients of the Aboriginal Audio Digitization and Preservation Program have been announced.

Posted in General | Tagged with Aboriginal Audio Digitization and Preservation Program, digitization, indigenous, Indigitization

Paddle created by Keith Point, of the Skowkale First Nation in Chilliwack, who also descends from the Musqueam First Nation.

Celebrating Aboriginal history at UBC Library

By Jessica Woolman on June 5, 2014

Learn more about Aboriginal scholarship and creativity this month. 

Posted in Events, General | Tagged with aboriginal, IKBLC, indigenous, Xwi7xwa Library

Digitizing Aboriginal knowledge – new applicants announced

Digitizing Aboriginal knowledge – new applicants announced

By Jessica Woolman on April 14, 2014

Congratulations to the latest successful applicants of the Aboriginal Audio Digitization and Preservation Program (AADPP).

Posted in General | Tagged with aboriginal, Aboriginal Audio Digitization and Preservation Program, digitization, indigenous, Indigitization, Museum of Anthropology

Richard Wagamese author reading

Richard Wagamese author reading

By Jessica Woolman on September 25, 2013

The Ojibway author of Indian Horse will be reading at the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre.

Posted in General | Tagged with aboriginal, authors, IKBLC, indigenous

Reconciliation at the Library

Reconciliation at the Library

By Jessica Woolman on September 9, 2013

The Library is contributing to the campus-wide initiative by highlighting Indian Residential Schools in different contexts.

Posted in General | Tagged with aboriginal, Asian Library, IKBLC, indigenous, UBC, Xwi7xwa Library

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