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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 Pat G

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Dec 12, 2020

I learned a lot about the history and culture of Indigenous Canadians, and now have a better understanding and can view contemporary indigenous issues through a different lens

By Brigid Q

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Dec 6, 2020

This was a tremendously enriching course. Thank you to the Faculty of Native Studies of the University of Alberta. Looking forward to continuing my journey to learning more!

By Ben L

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Nov 17, 2020

Excellent course. I appreciated the various voices that contributed to the content, the multimedia approach, the comprehensive details and the ease of the platform. Well done!

By V L

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Nov 13, 2020

Excellent, easy to follow lessons that filled in many gaps of my knowledge of Canadian Indigenous peoples. Too bad we didn't learn this as children in my primary school days.

By Megan P

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Nov 1, 2020

This course was interesting, insightful, and incredibly helpful! The way the course was set up was logical and helped me stay focused. The instructors were amazing! Thank you!

By Kerry Z

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Oct 19, 2020

I thoroughly enjoyed this course. I learned a lot and will continue to seek out more information about this topic. I would highly recommend to anyone.

Thank you

Kerry Zelkovich

By Jenica C

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Oct 5, 2020

Excellent course - I have already shared my new knowledge with members of my family and work colleagues. I have also encouraged other people to take the course for themselves!

By Barbara F

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Sep 21, 2020

This is a great course to teach anyone about the history of Indigenous peoples in Canada. I was able to learn much more on the subject than was taught in Social Studies class.

By Maria A

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Jun 26, 2023

Thank you for offering this course! It had always felt like an impossible mission to find and consult Indigenous knowledge in modern-day Canada.

Sincere regards,

Maria Awaraji

By Nicole G

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Oct 25, 2022

Very imformative. As a professional genealogist I am always looking for diverse courses to take to broaden my knowledge. This was a well-explained and easy-to-follow course.

By Aileen

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Oct 14, 2022

This is an essential course for all Canadians! This is a thorough introduction to Indigenous history, and I am inspired to learn more and participate more in Decolonization.

By megan y

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Aug 29, 2022

Very informative course, helped me to better understand the Indigenous peoples of Canada. I feel that a course like this should be mandatory at all educational institutions.

By Emily S

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May 16, 2022

This course was very educational, I learned a lot of new information that I feel can help me better nagivate the world being conscious of Indiengous people and thier culture.

By Uma D N

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Feb 3, 2022

Loved the information in this course. This is how students in every school should be receiving indigenous education. I wish this course was taught when I was in highschool.

By Jeanette G

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Nov 24, 2021

Comprehensive; inspiring; heartbreaking - we need this at every level of education and government. I am better informed for my continued journey as a reconciliation partner.

By Ron G

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Sep 2, 2021

I was impressed with the presentation of the course, it’s detailed and varied content and the knowledge of our indigenous people that it was able to share with its students

By Carla T

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Jul 10, 2021

Thank you so much for this informative, well presented coarse. It is my first step in truly educating myself on the history of Canada and it's impact on indigenous peoples.

By Donnette H

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Jul 4, 2021

This course opened my eyes to all the injustice that took place. I hope with all that is happening and the secrets that are being disclose change and justice will take place.

By Ron R

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Feb 6, 2021

I thoroughly enjoyed this course and would highly recommend it. The course was enlightening and very educational. Every Canadian would benefit greatly from doing this course.

By Adine S A

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Dec 6, 2020

This was a great introduction course. I am thankful for this opportunity to learn about Indigenous Peoples of Canada as well as their culture, stories, struggles, and fights.

By Ashley S

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Dec 2, 2020

Informative and full of great resources; I am so glad I took this journey! The material was well-presented and I appreciated the variety of mediums used to relay the program.

By Katherine B

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Nov 15, 2020

I think all Canadians and North Americans should take this course. We all would benefit to educate ourselves on the importance and strives our indigenous peoples came to be.

By Sarah W

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Nov 8, 2020

This course was the history lesson I never got in school. Thank you for presenting the material in such an engaging way and encouraging discussion and exploration throughout.

By Richard B

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Nov 7, 2020

Fantastic course on Indigenous history and contemporary issues. Very glad I took this course as I learned a tremendous amount. Should be mandatory learning for all Canadians.

By patti

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Aug 19, 2020

It was very interesting and informative!! My parents never discussed my metis heritage that much when growing up. I will share this new knowledge with my fellow coworkers! :)