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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 Emma N

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Jan 14, 2021

It was truly such a pleasure to learn about Indigenous Canada! I really appreciate this course, and I will definitely continue learning about Indigenous peoples.

By Colleen H

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Jan 11, 2021

Very interesting course and well presented. All Canadians could benefit from the information and the lessons in history and first peoples on the land. Well done.

By Melissa L

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Nov 14, 2020

Excellent content, great format, perfect length. Thank you for providing this course to allow Canadians to expand their knowledge of Canadian Indigenous history.

By Paula L M

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Jul 29, 2020

Very informative, empowering and enlightening. I appreciated the delivery method and opportunity to learn more about the History of Indigenous People. Hiy Hiy

By Julie D

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May 23, 2017

Thank you so much for such a wonderful course. I thoroughly enjoyed this experience and it has deepened my knowledge about this topic. Excellent work. Thank you.

By Marissa P

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Nov 1, 2022

This was great in providing knowledge that touched on nearly every subject I have been interested in. I feel more prepared to further my knowledge in this area.

By Tabitha W

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Jul 30, 2022

An incredible course that any Canadian, especially those whose work requires close working relationships with Indigenous groups around the country, should take.

By Brandi W

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Oct 9, 2021

I am very grateful to have had the opportunity to learn more about Indigenous Americans from Indigenous Americans - without the whitewashing. Many, many thanks.

By Shawn N

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Oct 5, 2021

Being of first nations decent I am now aware of the history of relations between first nations peoples and European settlers I understand the differences better

By Josephine G

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Sep 29, 2021

This is a fantastic course! Incredibly rich and so well told and illustrated. I would love to see a graphical timeline of the history of treaties (if feasible).

By Jennine G

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Sep 21, 2021

This course was an education that was missing for me. I appreciated each lesson as an opportunity to grow my knowledge and understanding of Indigenous history.

By Neil K

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Sep 8, 2021

Every Canadian should take this course. Furthermore, it would be a huge benefit to our society if the content was amalgamated into all school curriculums. #imo

By Jill B

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Aug 13, 2021

This should be mandatory education for all non-Indigenous Canadians. Absolutely invaluable and I'm so indebted to the creators and contributors of this course.

By Michelle S

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Aug 12, 2021

Thank you for allowing me to participate in a reflective and educational course. I continue to be shocked at little I knew of our Indigenous Culture and hero's

By Donna R

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Jun 13, 2021

Amazing! I feel so fortunate to have had the opportunity to have had this experience! Thank you so much for making this available. I highly recommend it to all!

By Kiley J

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Mar 4, 2021

There was a lot of information that was shared and I have learned a lot. It was a really great course to do with learning more about the Indigenous communities.

By Melissa P

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Jan 30, 2021

Thank you so much to Tracy Bear and the professors at University of Alberta. I’ve learned so much during these last 12 weeks. We should all be lifelong learners

By Angela S

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Dec 16, 2020

Was very informative and the videos allowed for visual learning. The transcripts help if you are both visual and auditory learner and easy to retain information

By Nahila R R

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Dec 6, 2020

This course has been a great introduction to Indigenous Peoples of Canada. It has motivated me to keep learning and how to better appreciate Indigenous peoples.

By Michele R

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Nov 8, 2020

This course was extremely informative and well presented. I have come away with a better understanding of past actions and have a guideline for future learning.

By Karri S

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Nov 2, 2020

I am most grateful for the perspective and I have every intention of moving forward with learning more and being an ally to Indigenous communities. Many thanks.

By Bonnie N

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Oct 20, 2020

Thank you so much for providing this course! It not only provided the foundational knowledge that I have been looking for, it did so in a very in-depth manner.

By Becky C

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Aug 21, 2020

A lot of this is things we should haved learned about in school. Glad to have finally found a way to learn this knowledge and understand Aboriginals in Canada.