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
VIU offers free course on how to keep building materials out of landfills
Build skills, gain certifications and lead the change. Residents in the qathet region can build skills for new career opportunities through free…
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 Events
Oct
27
Mindspring: Understanding Loneliness and Building Social Connections
People can be alone and not feel lonely, or be surrounded by others and still experience feelings of isolation. Explore the causes of loneliness, how it…
Oct
27
Food 4 Thought: Disability & Self-Advocacy
A disability-centred session focused on building practical self-advocacy skills for students. The session will explore how disabled students can identify and…
Oct
27
Municipal Pension Plan - Planning for Retirement
Explore key insights on income sources, group health benefits, organizing for retirement, and the retirement application process in this 45-minute webinar.…
Oct
28
Mindspring: Understanding Motivation and Procrastination
Almost everyone procrastinates sometimes. But if you continue to put things off, then regret it and feel bad about yourself afterward, it’s easy to get caught…