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Hwulmuhw / Indigenous Resources
Digital representations of Indigenous-related creative, scholarly, and other works received from VIU student, faculty, and community contributors. -
Journal Archives @ VIU
Open Access archives in partnership with selected journals -
Nanaimo Historical Society Collection
Digital files of sound recordings made for the Nanaimo Historical Society. -
Newsletters & Magazines
Retrospective newsletters and magazines of Malaspina College and Vancouver Island University
Collections in this community
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BC Studies 2017: (Un)Settling British Columbia
Multidisciplinary conference held at Vancouver Island University, Nanaimo, BC, May 4 - 6, 2017. -
Conference on the Pre-Confederation Treaties of Vancouver Island
Selected digital materials related to the VI Treaties Conference, May 10-11, 2012 -
COVID-19: Vancouver Island University and Region
Works and artifacts related to the COVID-19 pandemic -
Library Construction Photo Collection
Images of the new library building taking during construction [2003 -2005] -
Mainly Malaspina
Staff newsletter for Malaspina College 1976 - 2008 -
Malaspina College Bulletin (Nanaimo)
Staff newsletter for Malaspina College 1970-2005 -
What Becomes Canada: Digitizing Narratives of Exploration, Settlement, and Contact
National Heritage Digitization Strategy (NHDS) 2018/19 project
Recent Submissions
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Creating a Selective Web Archive of Central and North Vancouver Island Community Information during COVID-19: VIU Special Call for Proposals related to COVID-19 [Abstract of Proposal]
(2020-06-03)Describes and offers context for a proposed project to curate a web archive related to COVID-19 impacts for Central and North Vancouver Island. -
International Journal of UNESCO Biosphere Reserves - Volume 4, Issue 1 (2020)
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2020)Volume 4, Issue 1 of the International Journal of UNESCO Biosphere Reserves. -
Lessons from the Cascade Head Biosphere Reserve, Oregon, USA
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2020)Cascade Head Biosphere Reserve is Oregon’s only biosphere reserve. It was one of the first group of U.S. biosphere reserves established in 1976 and is one of only two administered by the U.S. Forest Service among the 28 ... -
Reaching common ground: The potential for interagency collaboration in UNESCO biosphere reserves
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2020)In an increasingly urbanized and degraded world, protected areas provide opportunities for people to connect with nature. Biosphere reserves strive for coexistence between the conservation of biodiversity and sustainable ... -
Research at North Bull Island UNESCO Biosphere: An overview of studies completed 1995-2014
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2020)North Bull Island, due to its international scientific importance for flora and fauna and also its close proximity to the capital city and many national universities, has long been a resource for education and scientific ... -
Restoration of bull kelp (Nereocystis luetkeana) in the Strait of Georgia
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2020)Bull kelp is an annual species that completes its life cycle within a single growing season and reproduces in the same location from year to year. Unfortunately, bull kelp has declined in the Strait of Georgia over ... -
Cowichan Campus Student Newsletter [November 1, 2019]
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2019-11-01) -
Indigenous storywork & storytelling traditions
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2019-10-09) -
Cowichan Campus Student Newsletter [October 1, 2019]
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island Universit, 2019-10-01) -
Miner's tag
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2019-09)Photo of a coal miner's tag which was found at the side of Scotchtown Road, near the former adit of the Number 5 Mine in South Wellington. -
Reverse osmosis: Cultural sensitivity training in the Costa Rican luxury ecolodge setting
(VIU Publications, 2019-09)This case study portrays a real situation and account of staff training designed to improve staff morale and bridge their intercultural understanding of international visitors, encountered during a 2-month fieldwork at ... -
Transdisciplinary university engagement for sustainable tourism planning
(VIU Publications, 2019-09)Sustainable tourism literature reveals an increasing understanding of the complexity of tourism development and the need for a holistic approach to sustainable tourism planning. This includes mixed-methods approaches that ... -
Recreation economies and sustainable tourism: Mountain biking at Kingdom Trail Association in Vermont
(VIU Publications, 2019-09)Rural communities that are dependent on manufacturing, mining, energy, and timber are witnessing population declines while amenity-rich communities are growing, particularly those with a desirable physical environment and ... -
Expanding agritourism in Butte County, California
(VIU Publications, 2019-09)This case study examines the strategies and impacts of collaboration among diverse Butte County stakeholders to support agritourism development and increase agritourism participation by out-of-area visitors to the sparsely ... -
Stakeholder engagement and collaborative corridor management: The case of New Hampshire Route 1A/1B Byway Corridor
(VIU Publications, 2019-09)This case study describes the methods associated with the development and completion of a comprehensive Corridor Management Plan based upon the collaborative efforts of a wide range of stakeholders. The notion that critical ... -
Kentucky Trail Town program: Facilitating communities capitalizing on adventure tourism for community and economic development
(VIU Publications, 2019-09)Since 2012, the state-wide Kentucky Trail Town program has been guiding Kentucky communities located in geographically advantageous areas to capitalize on adventure tourism through a systematic trail-based community and ... -
Enhanced performance and visitor satisfaction in artisan businesses: A case study of the evaluation of the ÉCONOMUSÉE® model in British Columbia
(VIU Publications, 2019-09)This case study describes an innovative model that was developed to enhance business performance and visitor satisfaction in the artisan sector. ÉCONOMUSÉE® is a non-profit organization founded in 1992 in Quebec, Canada ... -
Indigenous tourism and reconciliation: The case of Kitcisakik cultural immersions
(VIU Publications, 2019-09)This case study explores an initiative originating in the Anicinape community of Kitcisakik, Québec. The community hosts non-Indigenous students for an experiential and immersive outdoor engagement with Anicinape ways. ... -
Hawaii Ecotourism Association's Sustainable Tour Certification program: Promoting best practices to conserve a unique place
(VIU Publications, 2019-09)The United Nation World Tourism Organization (2017) concluded that a well-designed and managed tourism sector could support the host’s sustainability goals. Quality systems similar to Fodor’s star rating system for hotels ... -
Innovative and promising practices in sustainable tourism
(VIU Publications, 2019-09)The intent of this volume is to provide an opportunity for academics, extension professionals, industry stakeholders and community practitioners to reflect, discuss and share the innovative approaches that they have taken ...
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