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
Mar
19
2026 CCAA Men's Basketball National Championship - Semifinals and Bronze Quarterfinals
The best collegiate basketball in Canada will be on display in Nanaimo at the 2026 Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) Men's Basketball National…
Mar
19
Side hustle, Startup or Small Business? Explore Your Options in BC
Join us for an in-person workshop exploring the different ways people start businesses and what the first practical steps look like when launching a venture in…
Mar
19
Analogue Revolution: How Feminist Media Changed the World
Join The Feminist Emergency Tour Nanaimo! Film screening, discussion and calls to actionScreening of Analogue Revolution: How Feminist Media Changed the…
Mar
20
VIU Student Spa Clinic
The VIU Student Spa Clinic located on Vancouver Island University’s Nanaimo campus. Our clinic is a teaching facility, where students enrolled in the…