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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

SW

Jun 23, 2021

Very informative, I really enjoyed this course. The perspectives presented were eye-opening, and it was nice to be able to learn more about Indigenous peoples and what they have endured on their land.

MJ

Dec 8, 2020

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.

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By Ronald B

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Nov 2, 2021

I truly enjoyed this learning material and the content of this course. My understanding has greatly improved. I am of Metis heritage. I now have a stronger understanding of our history.

By Tara D

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Oct 21, 2021

Lots of great information that filled in many gaps of knowledge about Canada's true history and the devastating impacts of colonialism on Indigenous peoples over many hundreds of years.

By Heather P

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Oct 10, 2021

This course is an excellent overview of select topics and a springboard for further study. Thank you for offering this free course. Should be required participation for all Canadians.

By Robert J R

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Aug 23, 2021

I'd like it very much. I'm from Catalonia (Spain) and i need more information about your heritage. Thank you very much and sorry for my poor english. PLease make more courses like this.

By Randall R R

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Aug 6, 2021

Excellent course...full of information I never knew before and at 64-years-old I thought I knew a LOT...thank you to the university of alberta for making this course available for free!

By Claire F

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Feb 3, 2021

This course covers a lot of important material and organizes it well. Guest speakers were well chosen. I would love a follow-up course based on module 12, contemporary indigenous art.

By Deb H

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Dec 14, 2020

I've learned so much. Embarrassed that I knew so little about Indigenous Canada before this. I have a greater understanding now and it will help me in my work that is in addiction care

By Haidee M

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Nov 11, 2020

I loved this course. I learned so much and would love to learn more about this fascinating culture. Wish there was another course like this one. Highly recommend this course. Thank you.

By Michelle F

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Nov 8, 2020

A must see for every Canadian. Thank you so much for giving so generously of your time and your skills to help us better understand the important past and present of Indigenous peoples.

By Heidi R

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Nov 8, 2020

Informative and thoughtful. I have thoroughly enjoyed these past 12 weeks and the teaching you have provided. I have learned so much! Thank you for offering this opportunity so widely.

By Anais L

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Oct 21, 2020

This was a fantastic course full of rich information which allowed for fresh perspectives. I appreciated the content, presentation structure, and learning opportunities. VERY well done!

By Kimberley C

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Sep 20, 2020

Thank you for the opportunity to "fill in the blanks" of what our public school systems failed to teach us. I really enjoyed the interviews and addition of art to accompany each lesson.

By Magdalen S

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Sep 18, 2020

very informative. A great overview of the history, struggles and triumphs of Canadian (and North American) first nations. Also, a great reminder that here is more that we can do!

Thanks!

By Alejandra M

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Jul 5, 2020

This is an amazing course for everyone who would like to learn the First Nations' perspective of history in so called Canada. Thank you to all the people who contributed to this course!

By Helen M

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Jun 14, 2022

I really enjoyed it, as I felt that I learnt something, that I was exposed to a new view point and gained a small insight into Indigenous history and modern, existing issues in Canada.

By Nancy P

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Nov 25, 2021

Thank you for the opportunity to learn more about Indigenous culture in Canada. Very informative and has increased my understanding tremendously. Thank you for making this available.

By Loretta A

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Sep 14, 2021

I worked through to the end, now I don't know what to do! Thank you so, so much for such a beautiful, insightful and humbling course. I loved it and I am going to miss cramming for it.

By Kitty L

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Sep 2, 2021

I was very impressed with the wealth of knowledge presented and saddened about how little I knew. I am starting my journey to learn more and to understand Indigenous Canada. Thank you!

By Remy L

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Jul 26, 2021

Fantastic and very comprehensive course. I learned so, so much; I think this is a course that everybody should take a look at because the information taught in this course is so vital.

By Beverley C

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May 31, 2021

gave me what i hungered for...knowledge outside of what i have been taught. I can now look to the future with a better understanding from our past and who I want to be as a human being

By Patricia A

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Apr 18, 2021

I'm really glad I did this course. I learn tons on our first nations. I wish this course would be mandatory for all Canadians. It was not only very interesting but extremely enriching!

By T. R G

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Feb 11, 2021

An absolutely outstanding -- and essential -- course that taught me an enormous amount in so many dimensions. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and time and passion with us.

By sett p

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Feb 2, 2021

Great course, learned so much about the history, that i didnt know. well worth the time and effort. great work to the people that wrote the material and produced the videos. well done.

By poetawhips

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Jan 27, 2021

Wonderful course. Very informative. But please, should you ever redo the videos, please ask Tracy Bear to keep her hands behind her back. Her hand movements were extremely distracting.

By kristina s

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Dec 20, 2020

I think this course - or others like it - should be mandatory for all Canadians. It is important to hear FIrst Nations voices sharing their history, their culture and their experience.