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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Indigenous Canada by University of Alberta

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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

LH

Jun 29, 2021

I thoroughly enjoyed this course in the the way it is presented and the information given. It expanded my knowledge and insights of indigenous history, culture, and knowledge, as well as so much more.

BE

Nov 17, 2020

Thank you so much for this course. Also thanks to Dan Levy for suggesting it. The course and weekly chats helped educate me in Canada's true history, information that I should have received in school.

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By Jeanne C

Jul 2, 2017

This is a wonderful course! I learned a lot and will share this information with others. Thanks!

By Michelle H

Jan 31, 2024

Every Canadian of settler descent should take this course. Informative, eye opening and engaging!

By Francesca D

Dec 28, 2023

There is still so much to learn and this course is just the beginning of a much needed education.

By Ricardo B

Jan 23, 2023

Great material and very well presented. An eye-opening content that I am glad that I came across.

By christy o

Sep 28, 2022

the beginning of a journey to understanding and becoming a meaningful ally for indigenous people

By Karen J

Apr 16, 2022

Very informative and easy to understand. Has a lot of content that can be used in today's world.

By Adam H

Jan 29, 2022

This course should mandatory learning for ALL Canadians. I loved this course and learned so much!

By Giuseppina P

Dec 12, 2021

It was a great primer and an eye opener. There is so much more to learn. I highly recommended.

By Jocelyn M

Dec 8, 2021

A very eye opening experience. Thank you to all those that worked to share this ongoing history.

By Lindsay S

Sep 25, 2021

Thank you! This course material should be made available to elementary and highschool students.

By Robin R

Sep 9, 2021

Very insightful and opened my eyes to a history that was not shared in our public school systems.

By Jan T

Aug 30, 2021

I learned so much about Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Why is this history not taught in schools?

By Shea S

Aug 19, 2021

Outstanding course and very informative! I have been telling everyone I know to take this course.

By Breanne F

Aug 17, 2021

I needed this as an educator and as a human being living on indigenous soil. Thank you VERY much.

By Peter A

Jul 31, 2021

Excellent course. Should be required learning for all Canadians. Thank you for this opportunity.

By Claire R

May 29, 2021

Excellent opportunity to learn about Canadian history from the perspective of indigenous peoples.

By Angela R

Mar 16, 2021

Very informative, I am so glad I took this course.

I wish for every Canadian to take this course.

By Lindsay C

Feb 23, 2021

This was a great course conducted online. I am a teacher, and have learned so much. Thanks again!

By Tom H

Feb 13, 2021

Comprehensive review has been posted to the Forum Week 12...”5 Star Course Rating With Caveats “.

By Sherri L G

Jan 29, 2021

Excellent course. The materials were very informative and I learnt lots from taking this course.

By Stuart B

Dec 13, 2020

The course was informative, particularly the historical aspects that were never taught in school.

By Abi S

Nov 22, 2020

an exceptional learning experience. would love a course exclusively on indigenous art. thank you.

By Lucy P

Nov 21, 2020

Everyone living in this country needs to take this course. Enlightening and life changing. Lucy

By Sofie P

Nov 17, 2020

I only wish this version of history had been taught to me when I was in elementary / high school.

By Madison M

Nov 14, 2020

I enjoyed learned about Canadian Indigenous History in more depth than I had in previous studies.