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UBC Library research project explores Indigenous perspectives in open education resource development
UBC librarians are embarking on a new collaborative research project that aims to address a fundamental problem in how open educational practices approach Indigenous Knowledges, and instead replicate colonial concepts of ownership and knowledge transfer.
Xwi7xwa Library reopens its doors to library users
Xwi7xwa Library reopens this week (October 11-14, 2022) to welcome back faculty, staff, students and community members.
Xwi7xwa Library exhibit explores a Decade of Indigenous Languages
As part of Indigenous History Month this past June, Xwi7xwa Library launched a new exhibit, featuring materials from their Indigenous language collection, on display now in the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre.
Supporting the International Decade of Indigenous Languages
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.
How UBC Library is rethinking problematic Indigenous representations in children’s literature
What do you do with problematic materials in a library collection—with books that are outdated, that perpetuate stereotypes, depict cultural appropriation, or include racism and other harmful elements?
Xwi7xwa Library highlights local experiences of Residential Schools in Canada through curated exhibit displays
Xwi7xwa Library has curated several display cases at IKBLC feature books, photographs, archival documents and other unique materials relating to Residential Schools in Canada.
Xwi7xwa Library brings an integrative approach and Indigenous knowledge systems to pharmacy education
This year, Xwi7xwa Library and the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences launched a new type of course activity which takes an integrative approach to pharmaceutical care, community research ethics, and library skills.
Xwi7xwa Library to close to the public until Fall 2022 due to expansion of the First Nations Longhouse
The library will close to the public temporarily due to construction related to the expansion of the First Nations Longhouse. Collections and services will remain accessible.
Xwi7xwa Library launches library training course on Canvas for Indigenous teacher candidates
Xwi7xwa Library has launched a new Canvas course for students in NITEP, the Indigenous Teacher Education Program in the Faculty of Education at UBC.
Xwi7xwa Library developing a collection of music by Indigenous artists
Known for its extensive and unique collections that focus on Indigenous peoples in British Columbia, the library has been focusing efforts to acquire recordings made by current musicians, recordings of publicly available archival material and traditional materials.