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
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…
Vancouver Island University launches new Japanese cooking skills certification
VIU is the only Canadian institution offering the specialized certification, which will be embedded into existing Red Seal culinary programs. Avi Sternberg…
VIU Events
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Culture Couch: Welcome to Canada
Expand your understanding of the world at VIU's Culture Couch!Culture Couch is a student-led weekly event. Each week students from a different country will…
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Welcome to Fall 2025 Employee BBQ
You’re invited to the Welcome to Fall 2025 Employee BBQ. With a new fall semester just around the corner, it is time to reconnect with colleagues…
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VIU Mariners Soccer
We’re back at school and back on the pitch! VIU’s 2025 soccer season kicks off on Saturday, September 6 as the VIU Mariners varsity men's and women's teams…
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VIU Mariners Soccer
We’re back at school and back on the pitch! VIU’s 2025 home opening weekend continues on Sunday, September 7 as the VIU Mariners varsity men's and women's…