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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

MJ

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Thanks for teaching me a lot about indigenous history in Canada. I am inspired to learn more. I just finished Chelsea Vowel’s book, Indigenous Writes and I’m currently reading the summary of the RCAP.

LH

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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.

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By Tricia T

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Dec 11, 2019

This course provided an excellent review of the historical and current issues facing the Indigenous population.

By Olivia F L

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Aug 25, 2019

Excellent, very fluid complete and interesting. I wish this should be an obligated class for every new settler.

By Sonia S

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Apr 12, 2019

So glad that this course was part of my pre Bar Call courses to become a lawyer in Alberta. I learned so much!

By Shanique K

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Oct 11, 2022

Very insightful. I learned a lot of indigenous groups and their way of life. Definitely a recommneded course.

By Davide C

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Oct 7, 2022

What an amazing course !. I learned so much about history and culture.  Thank you for sharing the true story.

By Richard H

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Sep 25, 2022

An excellent overview of indigenous cultures. Thank you. Please provide more online learning opportunities!!!

By Janice M

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Jun 30, 2022

Outstanding course! Totally opened my eyes. I should have learned this information in elementary school....

By jake

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Apr 5, 2022

Although some of the information was delicate, it was presented in easy to understand language and with tact.

By Sarah C

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Jan 11, 2022

I do hope the course is updated with issues and findings from the last two years. All in all wonderfully done.

By Paul H

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Nov 11, 2021

Exceptional course, not the history I learnt at school, and certainly put things into perspective. Thank you.

By Deanna B

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Sep 26, 2021

The course was very well done. Topics were well organized and very interesting. I have recommended to many.

By Cindy W

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Sep 4, 2021

A great introduction to Indigenous Canada and the history of our country's first nation! Well worth the time.

By Marian L

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Sep 3, 2021

Every unit taught me how little I knew about Indigenous Canada and helped me to open myself to more learning.

By Jeff F

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Aug 18, 2021

I really enjoyed the course and learned many things that all Canadians should be taught in school as I wasn't.

By Dustyn J V

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Feb 16, 2021

Very informative, I learned a lot about the origin of the lands I live on, and those who lived here before me.

By Caryn K

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Dec 7, 2020

The instructors were clear and the material was interesting. It was important for me to learn about the topic.

By Andrew G

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Dec 3, 2020

Very well presented, taught me more about Indigenous Culture in 12 weeks than I learned in 20 years of school.

By Christian H

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Nov 23, 2020

This is amazinly well done, so rich in information and not presented to impose views, but rather to enlighten.

By Alan L

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Nov 15, 2020

Outstanding course that brought up many topics I had no idea happened or knew of, very eye opening. Thank you.

By Jane T

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Nov 9, 2020

Thank you for an informative and comprehensive introduction to Indigenous issues in the country we call Canada

By Robert T

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Apr 22, 2020

Excellent information from the perspective of Aboriginals rather than the colonials. Very useful information.

By Gail E O

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Oct 17, 2023

Great course, so informative, excellent material and instructors!! Should be part of grade school curriculum.

By Brendan B

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Apr 3, 2023

Very interesting. Great speakers and guest speakers. Are there any 2023 updates that would keep it current ?

By Kelly D

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Feb 3, 2023

I enjoyed this course. Lots of info I didn't know.i live in Manitoba and didn't know about the arts in Wpg.

By Arlene P

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Jan 13, 2022

Very interesting, told without malice but with truth it is an amazing course. I am humbled at what was done.