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Language in the Library is temporarily paused until further notice.

Coast Salish lands and communities are living libraries. From living libraries stem Indigenous language and story. Living Libraries presents the upcoming session of the student-led series of language and cultural learning sessions, Shqwultun. This student-led series aims to provide opportunities for uplifting and learning from the voices of Coast Salish People and local knowledges.

Register to join Living Libraries on Thursday, March 20, at 12:00pm for the hour-long session of Shqwultun, a student-led language and cultural learning series with Living Libraries.

Please return again soon for more updates on upcoming Spring semester sessions of Shqwultun, a student-led language and cultural learning series with Living Libraries. Or email livinglibraries@viu.ca with questions, comments, and ask to join our contact list for email updates, including upcoming and unique offerings for this academic year.

Living Libraries presents Shqwultun "The Sound of One's Voice" A student led series of language and cultural learning. Contact livinglibraries@viu.ca for more information

Upcoming Session Details

Coast Salish lands and communities are living libraries. From living libraries stem Indigenous language and story. Living Libraries presents the upcoming session of the student-led series of language and cultural learning sessions, Shqwultun. This student-led series aims to provide opportunities for uplifting and learning from the voices of Coast Salish People and local knowledges. 

Please join Uncle Joe Norris, a highly respected Elder of Halalt First Nation and Elizabeth Prevost, Student Library and Leadership Assistant for Indigenous Initiatives, to hear stories, teachings, and learn about Coast Salish values. Anyone is welcome to register for this session. Please ask permission prior to registering an entire class.

We invite you to register your attendance to ensure that seating and refreshments are available for everyone, or in the event that we need to contact attendees with updates.

Email us at livinglibraries@viu.ca with questions, comments, or ask to join our email list to receive occasional updates including details about upcoming offerings.

Previous Shqwultun Sessions

Date & Time Thursday, March 20, 2025 12:00pm to 1:00pm 
Location
Library Building 305 in the Madrona Room 332 (main floor)
Campus Nanaimo

 

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