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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 Amanda C

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Nov 7, 2020

I so enjoyed this course. Thank you to all of the contributors for this wonderful opportunity to learn.

By Justine A

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Nov 6, 2020

Incredible, grateful, insightful. I am crusading that all friends and fmaily do this course! Thank you.

By Janet j

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Oct 29, 2020

Cleared up many questions, while creating many more that I'll need to find answers to. Hasn't changed m

By Denise M

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Oct 21, 2020

Excellent introductory overview. Strong, thought provoking content that's well presented and memorable.

By Kent J

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Oct 2, 2020

Amazing lectures and very well put together, I will recommend this to all of my colleagues, Well Done!!

By Rachel S

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Sep 19, 2020

I learned so much and it also reaffirmed what I have been learning over the past few years! Thank you!

By Julie F

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Oct 19, 2018

Excellent course! Should be mandatory across Canada for students everywhere. Thank you for creating it!

By Emma P

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Sep 15, 2017

I learned so much! This was a great course. Thank you to the instructors and the University of Alberta.

By Ann M H

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Jun 27, 2023

this course was very interested, thanks for the teachable moment. I look forward to much more courses.

By Jordan B

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Dec 27, 2022

Truly excellent course. The team behind it put together something great that will be of enduring value

By Richard H

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Aug 30, 2022

It's just a start for me learning about Indigenous culture but very well put together and eye-opening.

By Tammy S

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May 10, 2022

This course provided information, history, culture, awareness all through three wonderful instructors.

By Melissa B

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Mar 31, 2022

everyone who wants to understand Canada should take this course as a stepping stone in their education

By Michele D

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Mar 24, 2022

This is a course everyone should take at a minimum, it's a start and critical. So well done thank you!

By Marcia V

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Sep 11, 2021

Enjoyed both the course material, and being able to listen and read along with the course instructors.

By Marion D

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Aug 11, 2021

Excellent overview of Canadian Indigenous issues and historical relationship with colonizers/explorers

By Ingrid G W

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Feb 25, 2021

Amazing course. I learned so much. Thank you to all the instructors and those who shared their stories

By Monna H

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Feb 17, 2021

Thank you for this thoughtful and informative course. It has increased my knowledge and understanding.

By Lucie Z

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Dec 28, 2020

An excellent overview course that explores fundamental issues and areas of knowledge.Highly recommend.

By John P

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Nov 26, 2020

Truly appreciated the opportunity to take this course and discuss its content with friends and family.

By Rebecca S

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Nov 24, 2020

Very informative and variety of topics and techniques to convey the information. Loved the interviews.

By Emily M

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Nov 22, 2020

Thank you for taking the time to teach me and deepen my understanding of Indigenous peoples in Canada.

By Robert A

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Oct 3, 2020

I gained a new and important perspective on the history of the country I have lived in my entire life.

By Daniela B

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Aug 3, 2020

Really well done. Including past and present. Something courses in grade school still have to achieve.

By Saima A

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Jul 24, 2020

Well organized course with great learning tools. Lots of deep understanding about culture and history.