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
Oct
21
Noodle and Doodle
Take a break and get creative with us on October 21, from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm in the Madrona Room at the VIU Library. Enjoy free noodle soup, connect with…
Oct
22
Station Booked for VIU STEMantics School Program
Tsuma-as Elementary
Oct
22
Marilyn Dumont: Student-Focused Reading at Malaspina Theatre Lobby
Marilyn Dumont, this year's Gustafson Distinguished Poet, will present a student-focused poetry reading followed by a Q &A in the Malaspina Theatre Lobby…
Oct
22
VIU Research Chair Speaker Series
Research curious? Come and learn more about the inspiring research going on at VIU. Over the fall term, some of VIU's research chairs will share what…