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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

JB

Jan 21, 2018

Excellent course that provides a great foundation for learning about Indigenous cultures and worldviews. Provides thoughtful topics to explore and insightful knowledge. I highly recommend this course!

LM

Oct 31, 2020

so grateful for the experience and the opportunity. I am richer for having participated. I am not interested in learning more about the indigenous people that lived/live in my area of the PNW (Oregon)

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By Aixa V

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Aug 12, 2022

Very interesting, nice speakers. The notes are really helpful. I love the final interactive painting!

By Deb O

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Apr 18, 2022

I thank all those that were part of the making of this course. I am honoured to have learned so much.

By Jessey N

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Feb 15, 2022

Incredible insight, amazing deep dives into rabbit holes. Lessons I'll cherish and pass on to my kids

By Kevin B

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Dec 6, 2021

Excellent course that should be mandatory teaching for all high school students in Canada and beyond.

By Rose

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Nov 7, 2021

Outstanding information and presentation. Questions could improve and be about meaning and not facts.

By Patricia H

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Sep 20, 2021

Very well presented and informative. I learned a lot and will definitely delve more into this topic.

By Maria S

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Sep 3, 2021

Engaging material presented in a way that's informative and also complicates the audience's thinking.

By Heather D

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Aug 21, 2021

Thank you for your hard work in relaying important indigenous culture that is not often spoken about.

By Miranda S

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Aug 16, 2021

wonderful eyeopeing view of the history of Canada and the Indigenous peoples lives involved with it!

By Charity Y

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Aug 10, 2021

I really enjoyed the content, the teaching method, the testing and would recommend it to many others.

By Alexandra P

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Aug 8, 2021

A wonderful overview that inspires me to learn more. I whole heartedly recommend this course to all.

By Paul H

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Jun 10, 2021

Very informative, wonderful supplemental information. Too much to remember in one sitting for sure.

By Pamela D

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Apr 18, 2021

Excellent course to garner a much needed understanding of Indigenous world views and ways of knowing.

By Heather P

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Mar 5, 2021

This was an excellent way to learn our own Canadian faults and failings as a means of reconciliation.

By Bob B

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Jan 10, 2021

I thought this was an awesome course. I truly enjoyed the learning experience of getting to know more

By Lisa F

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Dec 31, 2020

Very informative course. Has improved my knowledge of indigenous history and perspectives immensely.

By Sharlene F

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Dec 2, 2020

Informative. Thoughtful, sensitive and profound coverage of important and difficult themes. Thank you

By Lynn S

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Nov 30, 2020

Found the course very informative...lots of info I did not know...I am Métis from Manitoba...Thankyou

By Allison D

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Nov 22, 2020

What a wonderful course. It beautifully and seamlessly builds from one module to the next. Thank you.

By Heather F

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Nov 22, 2020

Incredibly informative and well-organized. I'm really grateful to have been able to listen and learn.

By Sarah C

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Nov 21, 2020

A great way to start for anyone wanting to learn more about Indigenous culture and peoples in Canada.

By Mary-Anne K

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Nov 5, 2020

This course should be taught in grade 12 across Canada. I have learned/re-learned so much, thank you!

By nancy z

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Nov 2, 2020

Bravo to you all. An easy to digest, informative and well paced course. I learned so much. Thank you.

By Shelley S

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Oct 31, 2020

The progression of the course and the topics covered over the 12 weeks were engaging and informative.