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VIU tiwšɛmawtxʷ Campus 

tiwšɛmawtxw serves the qathet region with personalized learning and support delivered by a faculty and staff dedicated to helping you achieve success and advance your learning through a wide variety of programs and courses 

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Help us shape the future of post-secondary education

What do you want for your children's future education in our region? What learning opportunities do you wish you had access to locally? We are creating a sustainable development plan for post-secondary education and training in qathet and we want you to be part of the conversation. Take our survey and automatically be entered in the Prize Draw!

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tiwšɛmawtxʷ where community and learning connect.

On September 20, 2022 the Tla’amin Nation Executive Council gifted our qathet region campus with the name tiwšɛmawtxʷ which means House of Learning, a name that reflects our place in the community. We honour this name each and every day through inclusion and accessibility for all who wish to expand their knowledge and experience.

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VIU News

Alum spotlight on Shauna Andrews

A single creative writing workshop at VIU changed Shauna Andrews’ educational path.  She initially didn’t think it was possible to complete an entire…

VIU tiwšɛmawtxʷ celebrates 50 years in the qathet Region

A birthday celebration this month helped kick off a year’s worth of festivities. When Vancouver Island University (VIU) – then Malaspina College – began…

VIU’s tiwšɛmawtxʷ campus invites public input on future of post-secondary training in region

Residents can have their say through a survey and in-person session. Vancouver Island University’s (VIU) tiwšɛmawtxʷ campus is planning for the future delivery…

Vancouver Island University launches new Japanese cooking skills certification

VIU is the only Canadian institution offering the specialized certification, which will be embedded into existing Red Seal culinary programs. Avi Sternberg…

VIU Events

Apr
25

ASIST Workshop April, 2025

Join this session on April 24-25, 2025 at Nanaimo Campus!ASIST is an internationally recognized two-day workshop that equips you with the skills to provide…
Apr
25

Beading Circle with Melina

Join us to learn or continue your beading journey! 
Apr
25

Portal Reaches Out to Its Community at the Launch of its 2025 Issue

VIU’s student-run literary magazine, Portal, celebrates the release of its 34th issue with readings from  most of its 21 authors, catering, cash bar…
Apr
26

VIU Horticulture Spring Sale 2025

VIU Horticulture Spring Plant Sale 2025 The warmer season has arrived!The Horticulture Technician Foundation Program students have been busy growing our…