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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Orange Shirt Day events at Cowichan campus
As part of VIU's commitment to supporting the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada…
Sep
29
Orange Shirt Day events at Cowichan campus
Schedule of Events9:00 amCultural Speaker: Jonathan JoeCall WitnessesStqeeye’ S-uli’tun Drum GroupVIU SpeakersQ’ushin’tul (Walking together) led by Sally…
Sep
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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day
Join us to honour the Survivors of residential school – and those who never made it home. On Tuesday, September 29, VIU, the Office of Indigenous Education…
Sep
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Understanding Social Anxiety
It's normal to feel nervous in some social situations, but for people with social anxiety disorder everyday interactions cause intense feelings of anxiety and…