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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

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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 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

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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 Asian Library, IKBLC, Indigenous, UBC, Xwi7xwa Library

Aboriginal UnHistory Month

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 […]

Posted in General | Tagged with exhibitions, exhibits, Indigenous, Xwi7xwa Library

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Aboriginal (Un)History Month at UBC Library

By Jessica Woolman on May 29, 2013

Celebrate Aboriginal scholarship at UBC throughout the month of June.

Posted in General | Tagged with exhibitions, exhibits, IKBLC, Indigenous, Xwi7xwa Library

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Indigenous Scholarship at Xwi7xwa Library

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 […]

Posted in General | Tagged with First Nations, Indigenous, Xwi7xwa Library

Patricia Richardson Logie Collection: A B.C. painter’s portraits of pride

Patricia Richardson Logie Collection: A B.C. painter’s portraits of pride

By Jessica Woolman on December 24, 2010

A handsome collection of First Nations portraits that was recently donated to UBC Library by B.C. artist Patricia Richardson Logie is being unveiled in a permanent online exhibition in 2011.

Posted in General | Tagged with art, collections, donors, support, Xwi7xwa Library

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