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About the Course

Indigenous Canada is a 12-lesson Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) from the Faculty of Native Studies that explores the different histories and contemporary perspectives of Indigenous peoples living in Canada. From an Indigenous perspective, this course explores complex experiences Indigenous peoples face today from a historical and critical perspective highlighting national and local Indigenous-settler relations. Topics for the 12 lessons include the fur trade and other exchange relationships, land claims and environmental impacts, legal systems and rights, political conflicts and alliances, Indigenous political activism, and contemporary Indigenous life, art and its expressions....

Top reviews

MD

Jul 2, 2021

This course was very interesting and very informative. Not only did it help correct stereotypes or prejudices, it showed a wide range of subjects pertaining to global and specific Indigenous cultures.

EF

Nov 2, 2020

Such important information for us all. This course was eye-opening and should really be taken by every Canadian. The course flows along nicely and is easy to navigate. I am better for having taken it.

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By Catriona H

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Jan 26, 2023

This was an amazing introductory course that gave perspective and better understanding to indigenous history, culture, and current topics. Thank you to the University of Alberta and all who helped create this course.

By Savanna S

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Jul 19, 2022

Thank you so much for an extremely informative and interesting course. I have learned so much about the past and present history and beleif systems of Indigenous Peoples, and am greatful to have had this opportunity.

By Mrs. H F

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Jul 1, 2022

This course has been a clear, easy to understand, history of Indigenous peoples in Canada. I appreciated learning through many different modalities. I particularly liked Leah Dorion's Art at the end of each module.

By Amy-Lynn P

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May 5, 2022

The course material broadened my understanding of Canadian history and made me approach it from a different perspective and had me question it in a different way. Enjoyed the material and found it thought pervoking.

By Burrill

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Jan 1, 2022

I grew up in North Vancouver and went to school learning the history of Canada. This course helped me understand the Indigenous people' history and present day challenges and successes. Really an excellent course!

By Lori K

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Sep 26, 2021

I highly recommend this course for anyone wanting to learn more about the history of the Indigenous peoples in Canada. Informative, educational and extremely interesting. Excellent presentation and very interactive.

By Peter G

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Aug 11, 2021

Great look into the Indigenous introspective view of early to modern Canada focusing on history, culture, art and the challenges faced by the indigenous peoples of Canada as they navigated colonialism to present day.

By Elizabeth B

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Jun 28, 2021

Honestly, the best course I've ever followed. I learned a lot and it was really eye opening. It should be mandatory to every citizen and integrated in school curriculum. Thank you for sharing your precious knowledge.

By Caitlin S

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Oct 8, 2020

This course encompassed so many crucial aspects and realities of Indigenous peoples in Canada, both historically and in the present day. Everyone in Canada should take a course like this at some point in their lives.

By Erin S

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Sep 28, 2020

What a privilege to get to learn (for free!) from Indigenous instructors. Excellent content, and wonderful use of storytelling and art. I have recommended this course widely and will continue to do so. Thank you!!

By Mark P

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Sep 23, 2020

An excellent starting off point for familiarizing oneself with Canadian history with Indigenous peoples, from an Indigenous perspective. Every Canadian, and every member of a colonial society should take this course.

By webbyno1 B

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Oct 18, 2018

I enjoyed learning more of the facts and actually understanding how the stereotyping and racism is still very much alive and well.

I also, feel that I wish our society could learn to embrace the Indigenous world view.

By Arnaud K

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Jun 24, 2022

great introduction into Indigenous culture and history! I loved the artist's comments on her painting at the end of each capsule as well as the testimony from the different teachers. Thank you for doing this for us.

By Karen P

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Jan 23, 2022

This course was absolutely exceptional. Every politician in Canada should be required to undertake a course in Aboriginal studies. Thank you so much for this informative and at times, very heavy on the heart course.

By William H

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Dec 2, 2021

This course was recommended to me by a personal friend and I am very thankful to have taken it. It was both educational, informative and very well presented. I would encourage the authors to keep up the good work!

By Mikaela S

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Sep 1, 2021

This course helped open my eyes to the true history of Canada. The presentation style with both video and written course note options made it easy to follow and engaging. I would recommend everyone take this course.

By Diane S

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Aug 6, 2021

This course took very complex topics and broke them down so learners could gain the foundational knowledge they need to understand Indigenous history in Canada. Every canadian should be required to take this course!

By John B

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Jun 3, 2021

A fantastic start to a lifelong journey to learn more about the First Nations, Inuit and Métis people of Canada and to better understand the impacts of Colonialism and how we can move forward towards reconciliation.

By Danelle O

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Mar 3, 2021

Thank you for this informative, rich and in-depth course of Indigenous Canada! My eyes and mind have been opened to many untold truths about Indigenous Canada. I recommend this course to all Canadian young and old!

By Dan B

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Jan 13, 2021

Excellent discussion of Indigenous history, culture and beliefs. As a 70 year old who considered himself reasonably well informed I found that my understanding and appreciation was greatly enhanced by this course.

By Monika J

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Jan 6, 2021

Even though it doesnt cover all groups of indigenous people in Canada, I believe this is a great step in the right direction, and I sincerely hope it makes its way into high schools etc. I learned a tonne, thank you

By Fiona M

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Nov 9, 2020

Thank you, this was incredibly informative and I feel that there is just so much more to learn but now I have a place to begin. I hope in the future there may be a course solely for indigenous arts. Again thank you!

By Laura D

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Oct 25, 2020

I learned so much more about the Indigenous people and their perspectives than I did through traditional Canadian history teachings in the Canadian school system. This course should be a must for everyone in Canada.

By Deborah B

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Oct 23, 2020

The course was informative and worth the investment of time. I liked having the quizzes, but I did find that some of the questions were vague and the answers were not apparent from a review of the course materials.