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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 Kirsten N

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Sep 15, 2017

Thanks to this course, I feel better prepared to share the indigenous ways of knowing with my high school social studies students. Thank you so much!

Kirsten Newman

By Artemis C

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Jun 7, 2017

A great intro to Indigenous history in Canada. My only regret is that it doesn't go into as much detail as I'd like, but that's just a feature of an introduction.

By Landon F

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Jun 9, 2022

This was such an interesting and eye-opening experience. The knowledge that this course provided was so fundamental to education. Everyone should take this course.

By Dawn B

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Apr 20, 2022

Excellent information! Thank you! I only wish I could have learned this long ago as a part of regular cirriculum. I hope much of this is in the school system now.

By Rox B

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Nov 19, 2021

Inspiring and deeply provocative. I loved seeing history through a new and very meaningful perspective. Learning this history made me want to know more. Thank-you.

By Henry T

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Sep 27, 2021

I learned so much about what colinization did to the Indigeous peoples of Canada. This should be part of the corriculm taught in all of our schools across Canada.

By Kendrie U

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May 6, 2021

I learned a great deal about Indigenous culture, community and world views from this course. Many thanks to Tracy Bear and her team for the wealth of information!

By Tal S

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Mar 20, 2021

Excellent introduction, a good start to further learning, Chi Miigwetch to all the course instructors and contributors for the excellent and informative materials.

By SAVANNAH R

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Nov 22, 2020

Very informative. I was looking for a course that covered history and culture from the perspective of First Nations and this was the perfect fit. Thank you so much

By Lauren M

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Nov 15, 2020

An eye-opening introduction to Indigenous history, culture, art, issues, and identity. This should be taught in every school in Canada. Highly, highly recommended.

By Michelle M

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Nov 7, 2020

I thought I knew a lot about indigenous people but it was very informative. Made me even more appreciative of the indigenous people's contributions and viewpoints.

By Leanne F

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Nov 3, 2020

This was an absolute must for anyone wanting to learn more about Indigenous People and history .

The instructors and artisans are amazing .

Thank you so much .

Leanne

By Cheryl A G

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Oct 13, 2020

Such an excellent learning resource and tool to truly bring awareness and reconciliation to all learners. This course inspired me to want to learn more. Thank you!

By Charlene L

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Sep 2, 2020

Excellent introduction to Indigenous history that was never taught to us back when I was in school. This should be mandatory learning for all Canadians. Thank you!

By Kimberlee G

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Aug 2, 2020

All Canadians should take this course. I found it informative and very helpful. I have a much better understanding of Aboriginal issues now. Time for more reading!

By Victor S

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Apr 5, 2020

Eye-opening course with good presentation and a lot of interesting examples. It's a great starting point for anybody interested in First Nations history in Canada.

By marcia s d m b

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Jun 20, 2024

Um curso excelente, dinâmico, que oferece uma riqueza de informações sobre a história, a cultura e a atualidade dos povos indígenas que habitam o Canadá! Parabéns

By Ikeaba N

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Aug 12, 2023

It opened my eyes to the indigenous peoples of Canada for the very first time. Many thanks to Tracey Bear for keeping me captivated to the content of this course.

By Katherine W

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Jan 15, 2023

A course that every Canadian should take. It provides important insight from an Indigenous perspective. Great course content and very informative and interesting.

By Mary B

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Aug 9, 2022

Great information and inresting facts about the history of Canada. It is well researched and will surely encourage my friends to enroll for this course. Great job

By Kendon E

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Jul 29, 2022

As a primer it did a wonderful job of briefly describing many aspects of indigenous culture. It was eye-opening and very informative. I'd definitely recommend it.

By Lynn P

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Dec 30, 2021

An excellent course for learning the history of the aboriginal peoples of Canada as well as todays challenges and successes of the first peoples of this country.

By Claire L

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Dec 27, 2021

Gave me a better undetstanding of our First Nations and the struggles that they've had to endure because of Canada's colonization. Excellent course! Thank you!

By Vicky W

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Sep 19, 2021

I have briefly lived at Winnipeg for a while but I felt like I would need to go back and truly understand the indigenous cultural history there. Inspiring course!

By Pam H

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Sep 11, 2021

Excellent ! Thank you for providing an opportunity to gain perspective and an understanding of Canadian history. I look forward to continuing to learn and grow.