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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By Jessica Woolman on June 4, 2012
Xwi7xwa (pronounced “whei-wha”) means “echo” in the Squamish language. Guided by Raven, symbol of creativity and learning, the Library strives to echo First Nations and Aboriginal voices and scholarship through its collections, instructional services and programs, and guides. Xwi7xwa Library is the only Aboriginal branch of a university library in Canada. Mapping Knowledges at […]
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