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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 Karen B

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Aug 13, 2021

I believe every Canadian would benefit from taking this course. It has deepened my understanding of this country's history, indigenous culture, governance, and treaties. The materials have been well researched and thoughtfully created.

By Debbie F

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Jul 29, 2021

This was an incredible course full of detail, honesty, humbleness and most important an appreciation of our Indigenous communities. I see the strength and resilience that is Indigenous! I look forward to continue my education further.

By Joanna B

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Dec 31, 2020

Absolutely fascinating, brilliant, thought provoking, really can't recommend it highly enough as the beginning of your exploration into the history of and understanding of indigenous Canada and the contemporary issues that exist today.

By Trina A P

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Nov 7, 2020

I thought I knew a lot about First Nations peoples until I took this course. It opened my eyes to exactly how unique these people were/are when it comes to day to day living and how resilient they are against assimilation and genocide.

By Duniaska R H

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Oct 19, 2020

Thanks for this course. You have flamed my passion for indigenous culture and history. I never thought so much had happened in Canada and they had to dealt with so many things. I think it is a contemporary issue and it is not over yet.

By Elizabeth O

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Oct 5, 2020

This course was a very detailed & comprehensive class about Canadian Indigenous peoples. I would highly recommend this to anyone interested in learning about their history and how we can move towards better reconciliation as a country.

By Julie Z P

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Sep 16, 2020

Thoroughly enjoyed the course. Well presented and informative. Have a better understanding and empathy for Indigenous people's history , culture and political struggles. So hope this will become part of the Canadian school curriculum.

By Aaron P

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Nov 1, 2021

I am very grateful that I came a crossed the opportunity to take this course. I learned a great deal. I recommend this educational course to anyone who wants to learn a much better perspective than what is typically taught in schools.

By Bethan M

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Aug 19, 2021

Fantastic course! I really enjoyed each module and feel as though I have left this course with a lot of knowledge. I really liked how the course was set up with the videos and the readings each week. I highly recommend this course!

By Laura E

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Aug 9, 2021

This course was an excellent overview of Indigenous history, culture and struggles in Canada. I am so grateful that U of A offers this course for free for all of Canada to take. Thank you to everyone who worked on putting it together.

By Andrea S

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Jul 17, 2021

I loved the art by Leah Dorion and I also really appreciated the history lessons thoughout the course. Although I knew about some of the things discussed in the course, there was a lot I did not know before and was glad I could learn.

By Karen E

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Jul 9, 2021

Thanks for let me to learning alot about Indigenous culture, arts and history. I am telling big thanks by refer RBC which I work and found it to link for free course, No matter what I wants to learn which I am Deaf. **big arm waves**

By beger74

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Jun 14, 2021

I found the course to be very informative, well laid out and beneficial in helping me develop understanding. I appreciate the way the learning was structured and the fact that it spanned history. All Canadians should take this course.

By Catherine P

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Nov 11, 2020

I learned so much in this course!! The instructors worked so hard to present a sweeping overview of the indigenous history of Canada. I'm grateful for this new knowledge. This is critical history that all in North America should know.

By Ria C

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Nov 8, 2020

Very well structured. Comprehensive details. Balance between reading materials, art lesson, video lectures, guest speakers, and complementary stories. Down side: Some quiz questions/answers need to be reviewed and revised for accuracy

By Erin L

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Nov 1, 2020

This was an amazing and engaging course. I was constantly questioning what I had learned in school as a child, as well as digging deeper into my own perspective on Indigenous rights. Truly informative - and my learning has only begun.

By Wyatt W

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Oct 27, 2020

As an L'nu person from the east coast (Listuguj) I learned so much of our shared history from this course. Wela'lin! Your model and structure gives us much to think about when developing educational programming out here in Mi'kmaki.

By Carol M

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Aug 13, 2020

A great history lesson! The information was very comprehensive and covered different aspects of Indigenous life in Canada. As a non Indigenous person, It was an honour to be educated on the history of the owners of the land. Thank you

By Gillian A D

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Jul 27, 2020

This was a very informative course and provided important knowledge of Indigenous peoples' perspective of Canadian & British colonial history that is sadly missing both in Canadian & British perspective of the history of this country.

By Tatiana S

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Aug 11, 2022

Beautifully made course and a great start for anyone who wants to know more about the rich cultures of the Indigenous Peoples of Canada. I'm deeply grateful to the University of Alberta for making this course accessible to everyone.

By Alan M

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Jun 5, 2022

Fantastic course - I strongly believe that the content of this course should be manditory instruction fpr all Canadian children and adults alike, including any newcomers who wish to obtain Canadian cirizenship. Well done. Thankyou.

By Desiree A

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Jan 18, 2022

This was a very informative course. I loved learning about the Indigenous background and their culture. It was interesting and I feel I learned alot. It was a tough course but I continued as I wanted to learn more. Thank you so much!

By Tony H

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Dec 31, 2021

I am a non-indigenous Canadian. I took this course to gain further understanding about issues related to colonialism in Canada. I learned a lot. I think the course was very well done and the topic areas were comprehensive.

Thank you

By Deb L

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Jul 6, 2021

i very much enjoyed this course - while much of the content was not unknown to me, there were layers in that knowledge that were missing. well presented, and i loved that i was able to do this at a speed that felt comfortable for me.

By Colton C

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Apr 25, 2021

I thoroughly enjoyed this course. As a white male living in Canada I believe that this course should be taken by all Canadians to help broaden perspectives and include the voices of those who are marginalized in the dominant culture.