University of British Columbia (UBC) X̱wi7x̱wa Library

Are you in need of study space? We may be a small branch but we have a lot to offer. We are open Monday to Wednesday and Friday from 9am to 5pm and Thursday from 10am to 6pm.

Looking for your next read? Visit our website https://xwi7xwa.library.ubc.ca/2026/04/14/x%cc%b1wi7x%cc%b1wa-staff-picks/ to see recommendations! Comment yours to share with others 📚

Orange Shirt Day takes place annually on September 30, and is federally recognized as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

For some Orange Shirt Day is every day, and the actions we take with the reflections we make on residential school history and experiences is something we should do more than just once a year 🧡

Orange Shirt Day is Every Day Wellness supports: Kuu-us 24hr crisis line: 1-800-588-8717 IRSHDC Resource List Indigenous Wellbeing at UBC Mental Health at UBC Orange Shirt Day is Every Day Orange Shirt Day is r

New term 2 hours! We are now open from 10AM to 6PM on Thursdays 🕰️

Happy holidays to the UBC community! ❄️ Wishing everyone a joyful season and an inspiring start to 2026 as we look ahead to new opportunities and possibilities. ✨

Our Lahal set has just arrived at the branch! A guessing game or game of chance that involves hidding pieces from your opponents in your hands. This game is also known as Slahal, bone game, stick game, and more. Find these items today!

Vancouver Writers Fest: Oct 20 - 26, 2025 Nonfiction. Fiction. Poetry. Youth. Short Stories. Memoirs. And More.

🧡 we are CLOSED on September 30 🧡

Come visit us Monday: write your reflections, take a book out on loan, have a cup of tea with us 🫶🏽

Orange Shirt Day is on September 30, our branch is closed however we currently have a display for your learning! 🧡

Indigenous Programs and Services has launched the application for two programs: The Indigenous Graduate Pathways and Indigenous Research Mentorship Program!

The Indigenous Graduate Pathways Program (aka the “Pathways Program” or “IGP”) is an educational and peer-support program conducted over Winter Term 1 (September - December) that focuses on the steps to applying to Graduate Studies (Master’s Programs, PhD Programs). The program will involve information workshops, connection to faculty and existing Indigenous graduate students, individualized support, and cultural sharing. Essentially, this covers what’s needed to become a graduate student.

The Indigenous Research Mentorship Program (aka “IRM”) is designed to provide research-interested undergraduate students an opportunity to get hands-on research experience over Winter Term 2. Students will be paired with a faculty member based on the student’s area(s) of interest and partake in group workshops and professional development culminating in a final presentation on the student’s work and experience. Essentially, this provides a taste of what it’s like to be a researching graduate student.
In previous years, these two programs were promoted and applied for separately, but now they are being launched together with a single application. You can choose to apply for just one of the programs, or both programs at once.

Please find the link to apply in bio.
There will also be information sessions on August 14th and August 21st.