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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 Jeanette R

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Jan 7, 2024

very interesting course. Have a greater understanding of aboriginal history, culture and continued struggles. So glad I took it. Thank you

By Nicole J

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Mar 21, 2023

A lot of learning and awakening in this course selection - well worth investigating. It will encourage you to dig deeper in reconcilation.

By Leila I

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Jun 7, 2022

Very good and interesting course!! I learned so much about Canadian indigenous culture and now I admire the first nation people even more.

By Amanda G B

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Apr 20, 2022

Thank you for the opportunity to learn, grow and understand more about our People, Places, Names, Culture, Art , History and so much more.

By Dowling L

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Oct 9, 2021

Fabulous course! I loved each lesson and learned something new every step along the way. This course should be mandated for all Canadians!

By Leonie G

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Sep 25, 2021

As a new immigrant to Canada, this course is vital to understand the relationship the indigenous population has with Canada and Canadians.

By Jo-Anne E

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Sep 6, 2021

Excellent course. I have a much better understanding of the history of the Indigenous people and why we are where we are in Canada today.

By Christopher W

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Aug 22, 2021

An amazing course that offers true perspective on Indigenous issues in Canada. Should be required viewing for all Canadians. Well done.

By Ivana

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Jul 15, 2021

Indigenous Canada is a very interesting and important course. Thank you UofA and the faculty involved for offering this course. Ivana G

By barbara r

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Jun 30, 2021

Going threw the Canadian school system and a Catholic school to boot, i had no real knowing of any of this. Thank you for this opertunity.

By Sonia W

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Jun 25, 2021

I learned so much, thank you to everyone who created this course and have offered it to the public. All Canadians should take this course.

By Mackenzie W

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Apr 7, 2021

Absolutely love this program, the modules are so informative and thought provoking. I also love the addition of the interactive paintings.

By Janet A

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Mar 30, 2021

Great course! I really enjoyed the way it was presented. The information really helped me re-visit so much history with a new perspective.

By Angela C

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Dec 3, 2020

I feel this course reshaped by understanding of Canadian history. I love the incorporation of paintings to enhance the learning material.

By Bonne Z

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Nov 12, 2020

I will definitely recommend this course to friends and colleagues. I thought the content was excellent and very well organized. Thank you!

By ROSE M A

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Aug 8, 2020

Super informative and enlightening! I wish I had known about this course before I started working in northern communities. Awesome course!

By Gary C

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Jun 28, 2020

Very well put together. Condensing an immense amount of information and history to the 12 week course was very well put together.

Good job

By Katherine P

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Oct 21, 2023

Very interesting and informative! Really enjoyed this course and all I learned about Canada's history with Indigenous peoples. Thank you!

By Alexander N W

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Oct 31, 2022

Very informative about Aboriginal culture and struggles in both a modern and past sense. A very eye opening topic regarding First Nations

By Carrie M

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Aug 4, 2022

Outstanding course. I am devastated at the lack of information provided in my school years. Thank you so much for sharing this knowledge.

By Erin w

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Mar 25, 2022

Fascinating, humbling, engaging. A very valuable and practical course for anyone looking to learn more about the real history of Canada.

By Gurjot K

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Mar 8, 2022

Awsome study about indegenous people, i have learnt a lot about them. Thanks to university of Alberta ans staff for creating this course.

By Angelie C G

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Dec 11, 2021

This course explores on the Indigenous People in Canada which also includes their history, oppression, culture, tradition and many more.

By Gordon M

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Nov 27, 2021

A great course that every Canadian should take. Lots of important information. We need to do better and education is a start. Start here!

By Ora A - S

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Oct 31, 2021

Superb! From the various learning tools to the content and delivery of the course, I am impressed by this course and highly recommend it.