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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 Terri J

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Nov 13, 2020

Exceptional learning experience that I will continue to reflect on and carry with me. Thank you.

By Laura H

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Oct 13, 2020

This course should be mandatory for elementary and secondary school teachers of Canadian history!

By Roberta V N

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Aug 28, 2020

Very informative. Every Canadian needs to take this course. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

By Amanda

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Aug 28, 2020

Excellent course. I realize how little we learned about this in school. Such an important course.

By Greg F

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Jun 26, 2019

well done,very informative and ground for a lot of thought over the course of material presented.

By Michela P

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Dec 29, 2023

Excellent course that provides a solid starting point for learning more about Indigenous Canada.

By Mike G

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Aug 26, 2022

This course is very infomative, in depth, with a variety of topics discussed. I learned so much!

By Jennifer B

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May 24, 2022

Great dissemination of our history with information that needs to be shared with every Canadian.

By Cecelia H

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Feb 11, 2022

Really appreciated having access to multiple learning styles, listen , read, note taking, art .

By Laurens N

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Jan 13, 2022

Broad, general, historic, contemporary, makes me reconsider,.... all part of the course. Thanks.

By Hazel B

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Nov 11, 2021

Excellent learning experience. Good to learn history from the Indigenous perspective.

Thank you.

By William B

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Oct 31, 2021

I would have loved to learn more about the Mi'kmaq and Wolastaqey as they were the first contact

By Marie-Ève L

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Oct 7, 2021

I am so grateful for these lessons. Everyone should take this course, so rich. Merci infiniment.

By Brenda W

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Sep 10, 2021

The course was very informative and made me think a lot. I would encourage people to take this.

By Gabrielle S

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Aug 23, 2021

This course, I found was very educational and I think everyone should take part in this course.

By Sandra M

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May 17, 2021

I learned a great deal and really appreciate the time and talent put into the videos. Well done!

By Shannon M

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May 13, 2021

A wonderful primer that presents so many opportunities to explore the past, present, and future.

By Fallon H

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Jan 20, 2021

provided me with the foundations to start understanding Indigenous history and culture in Canada

By Robin M

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Nov 21, 2020

What a privilege to have access to learn through this portal. I am enriched & so very gratefull.

By Sandra G

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Nov 1, 2020

Eye opening.

White men suck!

Nice to hear a different perspective, not what we learned at school.

By Linda M J

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Oct 27, 2020

Extremely important information for all Canadians to know. Thank you for making this available.

By Shashank S

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Oct 20, 2020

what a wonderful course and layout, easy to follow and so very moving. loved every second of it.

By Brad G

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Oct 7, 2020

Perfectly ideal course for adult learning. Great blend of video learning solidified by reading.

By Tasha B

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Sep 26, 2020

This course was so informative and the art is a great visual was to capture the material taught.