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
A Conversation with Marie Wilson – 10 Years After the Truth and Reconciliation Commission
The public is invited to a free community event of learning and reflection. The Tla’amin Nation, City of Powell River, qathet Regional District, Vancouver…
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…
VIU Events
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The Great British Columbia Shakeout
The annual “Great British Columbia Shake Out” earthquake and evacuation drill will occur on October 16th, 2025 from 9:45 am – 10. 05 am. Earthquake…
Oct
16
Provost's Circle
This fall, you’re invited to join the Provost’s Circle – a series of small-group conversations where students and employees come together to share experiences…
Oct
16
Food 4 Thought: Eat Smarter, Not Harder
Join VIUSU for our next Food 4 Thought session, a free community meal and learning event designed to connect students with local resources and practical tools…
Oct
16
Global Doughnut Days: Purpose: A Wellbeing Economies Film
Nanaimo Prosperity Corporation is partnering with VIU’s MBA Student Association and the Master of Community Planning Student Association for a screening of the…