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
29
VIU Overdose Response - Train the Trainer
Join the VIU Overdose Response Train the Trainer Workshop!Ready to build your skills and help strengthen overdose response in our community? This in-person…
Oct
29
Pumpkin carving contest
Get into the Halloween spirit at VIU Cowichan's Pumpkin Carving Contest!Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of pumpkin carving, costumes and prizes. Students…
Oct
29
Halloween Fright Night
🎃👻 Come and join us for a Halloween Fright Night in the Upper Cafeteria on Thursday October 29th from 4-6pm!! 👻🎃Get ready for a time of thrills and chills,…
Oct
29
College Pension Plan - Approaching Retirement
Are you planning for or within five years of retirement? This 75-minute webinar will help you learn more about your pension. Webinars are hosted using Zoom.…