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Coast Salish lands and communities are living libraries. From living libraries stem Indigenous language and story. Living Libraries presents the pilot 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.

This session of Shqwultun, a student-led language and cultural learning series with Living Libraries occurred on Friday, November 15 at 12:00pm. 

Please return again soon for updates, 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

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Living Libraries presents: Shqwultun: a student led series of language and cultural learning. Learn and speak hul'q'umi'num' with Barb Jimmie, Lyackson. November 15, 2024 from 12 to 1pm. Building 305 VIU Library, Madrona Room

 
Please join Barb Jimmy, Lyackson, and Elizabeth Prevost, Student Library and Leadership Assistant for Indigenous Initiatives, for a welcoming hour of Hul’q’umi’num’ language and culture. Anyone interested in listening, learning and speaking Hul'q'umi'num' is welcome to register for this session.
 

Register to join Living Libraries on Friday, November 15, at 12:00pm for the hour-long session of Shqwultun, a student-led language and cultural learning series with Living Libraries. 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.

Upcoming Session Details

Date & Time TBD
Location
Library Building 305 in the Madrona Room 332 (main floor)
Campus Nanaimo

Previous Sessions

Date & Time Friday, November 15, 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Location
Library Building 305 in the Madrona Room 332 (main floor)
Campus Nanaimo

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