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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Indigenous Canada by University of Alberta

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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

EF

Nov 2, 2020

Such important information for us all. This course was eye-opening and should really be taken by every Canadian. The course flows along nicely and is easy to navigate. I am better for having taken it.

DN

Aug 30, 2020

This is a great survey course about Indigenous Canada. As a participant, I have learned and unlearned so much about Indigenous Canadians, and more important, this course has inspired me to learn more.

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By Jamie C

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Apr 22, 2022

Clear and wide knowledge of Canadian Indignous cultures & histories; like drinking from a firehouse - but excellent course and material in a very well laid out program.

By Emmanuel M

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Oct 27, 2020

I really enjoyed the class and material. Presentations and participants were truly informative, deep and inspiring.

I will have to go back to it to get everything I can.

By Peter M M

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Nov 15, 2022

Overall, a great course with an important message for all settlers. I'd love to see this course get funded to take it to the next level of education and interactivity.

By Sandy

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Sep 19, 2021

Very informative and flexible schedule/workload. Every Canadian should be taught this to help counter the systematic racism embedded in Canada's history and policies.

By Hannah B

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Aug 25, 2022

I got a greater depth of understanding for Indigenous Canadians through this lesson and highly recommend for anyone looking to further their knowledge on the subject.

By Karla F

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Jul 23, 2021

Really valuable course, with lots of important perspectives and reframings. It might be time for an update? So many developments in the country since it was written.

By Jacob B

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Nov 24, 2020

Educational and, I believe, very important to teach to youth to form a better worldview of the country we live in. Gives understanding to Canada's roots and origins.

By Angela K

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Oct 13, 2022

I really enjoyed the course, it was very educational, and put together very well. However, I feel the vocabularey used was a bit wordy at times and hard to follow.

By April L

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Dec 9, 2020

Great course, great starting place for self education. Everyone should really take this course to better understand Indigenous culture, traditions, art, and beliefs

By Bonnie J

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Dec 14, 2021

Thank you for making this course available. Having it online and free is an amazing opportunity. I have learned a lot and it encourages me to seek out much more.

By Michelle

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Jul 24, 2021

Wonderful journey to walk through from the beginning to current! I have learned much and my awareness and appreciation has enlarged with this community. Thank you.

By Glenn W

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Oct 1, 2020

Well done. There were a few technical issues. For example, one video (week 10, first video) had a question moment, but the answer came immediately after the quiz!

By James M

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Feb 14, 2019

I really liked the course because it represented a cultural evolution over the past several hundred years and I feel like I can be part of this new movement with .

By Nadean S

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Sep 2, 2020

I really liked it, and I got to go at my own pace. I already knew some FNMI information, but there were gaps. This helps solidify some general knowledge. Thanks!

By Rod B

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May 24, 2021

Very informative course. I currently do, and have worked with First Nation communities in Alberta and BC, for numerous years and this was very inciteful course.

By Barbara G

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Feb 12, 2021

Liked the format of this course and look forward to future studies. I would not hesitate to recommend Coursera to anyone interested in online courses/education.

By Pam M

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Jan 31, 2022

I only wish it were a bit more recent to include current events. Also, that the art module actually showed the artist's creations. I did learn a great deal.

By Rhonda M

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Jul 14, 2021

Extremely informative and well paced course. I only wish the subtitles had been more accurate as I tend to absorb the information better if I can read along.

By George C

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Jan 8, 2021

Good course, a little to much dedication to art, nothing on the 60 scoop, trafficking of Indigenous women, high rates on incarceration, how to work with youth.

By Melanie B

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Nov 24, 2020

I really enjoyed this course ! It definitely gave me a new perspective on Canada's history. Thank your for the opportunity. I highly recommend this course !

By Kyle H

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Nov 13, 2022

Add more interviews with various speakers to keep engagement level up. Speakers did great job but tired of learning from the same method every course. Thanks

By Andrea M

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Jul 9, 2017

Some of the history oriented lectures were a bit difficult to follow, but overall this was an excellent survey course on the subject of Indigineity in Canada

By Tanvir J

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May 27, 2021

Very informative and I appreciated the units dedicated to feminism and art! Howver, I wish there wasn't so much overlap between the videos and the readings.

By Angela M

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May 7, 2021

So much amazing information. I was disappointed that many questions in the quizzes were ambiguous. There was often more than one potenitally correct answer.

By Terry L S

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Dec 20, 2020

This course sheds light onto a vast, historical, cultural, and conceptual landscape, providing insights and understanding valuable to contemporary society.