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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 Anita G

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Sep 23, 2020

I learned so much taking this course! I would highly recommend every Canadian take this course.

By Gaylynne F

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Aug 16, 2020

So much more information than the "white-washed" history we learn in Canadian school curriculum.

By Zarah P

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Jul 30, 2020

Very informative. I hope they come out with another course to dive much deeper into the history.

By Kathryn D

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Jul 6, 2023

Liked the music and learning appreciated this course that I will share with others. Thank you !

By Jason K

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Jul 4, 2023

Very informative. I encourage all Canadians to complete this course as part of reconciliation.

By Juliette C

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Feb 21, 2023

Excellent learning without stress! Good overall info that has not been taught to be! Well done!

By Isadora R

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Oct 24, 2022

Very Dynamic . Videos, text notes & precious stories, artist paintings and people testimonies.

By Theresa R

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Aug 17, 2022

Highly recommended course for learning about Indigenous' culture and people, and their history.

By M. R T

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May 13, 2022

I want to know more and go for higher studies like PhD in native studies in Alberta University.

By Lou K

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Apr 15, 2022

I am surprised at how much I didn't know. Thank you and I will tell others about this course.

By Martin S

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Mar 23, 2022

Interesting course. Comprehensive content and presented in a measured way. Good use of variety.

By Cora S

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Mar 20, 2022

So interesting and informative. The lecturers were knowledgable and engaging. Highly recommend!

By Tracy T

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Jan 25, 2022

So good! I learned so much. Totally comprehensive and I love that it included past to present.

By M E

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Jan 9, 2022

Powerful building blocks for thinking about indigeneity, and understanding contemporary issues.

By Kelly A S

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Dec 15, 2021

Truly appreciate all the efforts of the people that put this together. Very thought provoking.

By Jill S

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Dec 4, 2021

This was an incredibly moving course. Thank you for allowing me to learn what was never taught.

By Kerry N

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Nov 17, 2021

thank you for educating me and correcting the history i was tought in our public school system

By Lindsay B

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Nov 12, 2021

5 starts. I would recommend this course to any Canadian (or even Americans). I learned so much.

By Jennifer K

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Sep 26, 2021

An essential course for all Canadians. Thank you so much for creating it and freely sharing it.

By Celine D

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Sep 16, 2021

Very interesting and eye opening, information like this should be taught more in high school!!

By Sharon E H

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Sep 7, 2021

I truly enjoyed learning through the videos and notes. Logically arranged and well presented.

By Natasha G

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Aug 17, 2021

Fantastic course. Thoroughly engaging and accessible, and essential for every Canadian to take.

By Arlene G

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Aug 3, 2021

Excellent course. So much historical information that links to the present situation in Canada.

By Carrie W

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Jul 8, 2021

Thank you for generously sharing your wisdom and making this widely available to all Canadians.

By Karen F

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May 5, 2021

Excellent course. Succinct delivery. Helped broaden my understanding of Canada's first peoples.