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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

Reimagining Libraries in Vancouver

By michelle blackwell on March 9, 2017

Vancouver Trending: Books, seeds, tools, even humans are able to be borrowed from a variety of libraries in the Lower Mainland

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged with links, Media coverage, Xwi7xwa Library

Xwi7xwa Library collections moves

Xwi7xwa Library collections moves

By Jessica Woolman on March 1, 2017

Xwi7xwa Library is moving lower used materials to two different locations on campus.

Posted in General | Tagged with ASRS, collections, collections moves, library changes, Xwi7xwa Library

17 great places to study at UBC

By Clare Yow on September 15, 2016

The Daily Hive highlights a number of Library spaces as ideal study spots at the University.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged with Asian Library, Chapman Learning Commons, David Lam Library, Education Library, Koerner Library, Law Library, links, Media coverage, spaces, spaces and services, student spaces, Woodward Library, Xwi7xwa Library

Xwi7xwa Library closure

By Jessica Woolman on October 29, 2015

Xwi7xwa Library will be closed on Thursday, October 29 due to an unexpected power outage.

Posted in General | Tagged with closures, hours, Xwi7xwa Library

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

Remembrance Day resources at UBC Library

Remembrance Day resources at UBC Library

By Glenn Drexhage on November 6, 2013

Attend UBC’s Remembrance Day ceremony, and explore a wide range of Remembrance Day resources at UBC Library.

Posted in General | Tagged with Chung Collection, cIRcle, Digital Initiatives, Education Library, Japanese Canadian history, Rare Books and Special Collections, Xwi7xwa Library

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

Aboriginal Literature on display

Aboriginal Literature on display

By Jessica Woolman on June 5, 2013

During the month of June UBC Library is celebrating Aboriginal (Un)History Month. Check out Aboriginal literature displays in the Asian, Education, Koerner, Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, Xwi7xwa and Woodward libraries. Or, peruse the list below for some of the titles on display.  Book Information Location Moshiyogusa 藻汐草. Call Number: PL495.4.U3 1792 Documentation on Classical Ainu language is scarce as a result of the […]

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