As a non-Indigeneous person this course has given me a comprehensive overview of current and historical Indigeneous issues and has pointed to a number of directions that I can follow for further education. Each unit was full of information and topped off with an interactive Indigenous painting by Leah Dorian that really helps to cement the coursework.

So well put together for someone like me -- interested in Indigenous studies, familiar with recent social movements, but mostly new to its history. Amazing and sad that most of the content wasn't taught in school when I attended in the 70s and 80s (good to know that it's included more in the curriculum now). Thank you so much for expanding my knowledge!

Excellent! I learned so much about Indigenous Canada. There is so much I now better understand as a result of taking this course. Thanks to Tracey Bear and team. I found the art by Leah Dorion helpful in terms of visualizing the material. Dan Levy's tweets drew me to this course so I want to give credit where due. Well done University of Alberta!

Fantastic preliminary course that really focuses on putting the Indigenous perspective first and foremost, and does a good job at contextualizing the struggles that Indigenous peoples in Canada face today. In addition, it doesn't just talk about Indigenous struggles, but is also a celebration of Indigenous art, culture and worldviews. Highly recommend!

This course was very well presented and extremely informative, thank you for making it available. one recommendation would be to potentially add another module that would showcase Indigenous Communities that lead projects and highlight any progression in reconciliation, consultation, and inclusion of indigenous communities within different industries.

The content was amazing and incredibly detailed, but I am an experiential, kinesthetic learner! I found some of the quiz questions a bit abstract and difficult to answer. I guess that means the quiz writers are effectively doing their jobs? I loved the arts video at the end...I was literally laughing out loud! Thanks for that much needed clown energy!

This course provided me with a wonderful introduction to the history, culture, art, and the ongoing issues of the Indigenous Peoples of Canada. I'm interested in continuing my education of these and other topics through reading more books by Indigenous authors, viewing more Indigenous films and taking further courses that focus on Indigenous Peoples.

This is an exception course! Very well presented. Very insightful, informative and educational! Definitely allows you to understand this beautiful culture well beyond the stereotyping that many have come to accept as the norm. Should be taught in high schools. Definitely an eye opener. Thank you for the opportunity to learn. Would like to learn more.

Indigenous Canada provides a wealth of knowledge that provides incite from an Indigenous perspective about Indigenous issues and successes. I appreciate the leadership demonstrated by the Faculty of Native Studies at the University of Alberta to offer a much-needed introduction for non-Indigenous Canadians. I hope more universities follow your lead!

Really well laid out course, was interesting to listen to. that quiz questions were not difficult, some were a little bit tricky but very well laid out.

really makes me appreciate Indigenous people more and I believe just like science is a requirement for everyone in university, an Indigenous study class should be required or at least in high school .

It was a refreshing non-colonist view Canadian history. My appreciation for the challenges facing the Indigenous population has been awaken. The course educated on the richness of culture, depth of art and political challenges facing the Indigenous population. The information was presented at a good pace with chiasmatic and enlightened presenters.

What a real eye opener, I was taken back by the details of the hardships experienced for hundreds of years, and the reconciliation finally being undertaken by the government. The deep spiritual connection the Indiginous ancestral heritage has to the earth is inspiring and one to be learnt from. Thanks so much for the enlightening educational journey.

Incredible course, very well done. I fully enjoyed, I learned so much and I believe this needs to be compulsory learning in grade school across Canada. I felt a sense of grief learning as I was able to see finally see TRUTH, and everything makes so much more sense to me regarding my history. I am so appreciative and will highly recommend this course.

Amazing that these lessions were never taught in our educational systems. What we were taught only scratched the colonial interpretation of what actually happened. Bravo to the UAB. Well presented in language and format that is easily understood. Congratulations! It ended too soon,. It has given me the kick in the pants I needed to get more involved.

Incredibly well articulated and important history for all to know. I appreciate the intention and thought that went into this course, and it will continue to provide a foundation for my learning and un-learning as a white settler. Thank you so much for the opportunity to gain this knowledge and I commit to moving forward and educating others with it!

This course has served as a memorable addition into my learning about the Indigenous people of Canada. The instructors and guests were a joy to listen to. This course greatly aided in my knowledge of both the successes and hardships of Indigenous Canadians. I express my deepest gratitude to UofA and the Indigenous Canada course associates. Thank-you.

I loved this! Having been raised learning about Canadian History in a much different way, I found this course fascinating and empowering. It has given me the desire to continue learning more about the important and essential impacts that Indigenous peoples and culture in our communities and territories. Thank you so much for making this available!

Growing up in Canada so many Indigenous issues I had no clue about historical harmful Indian Act of Canada. I now have a better heart attitude of understanding. why protest happen over land claims & resource management of the land issues. I can now be better a person and friend to indigenous people for the rest of my days. Thank you for an education.

Amazing. Thank you so much for the time and effort into bringing forward so many issues I was unaware of or pondered. This course truly changed the way I can understand the indigenous peoples, their suffering, their thriving and community. Thank you everyone so much!

And thank you for mentioning the 1491s. I can't stop laughing. New favourite comedy!

As a real newcomer to the facts, ideas and concepts revealed by the course I found it to be a great introduction. Clearly I have much more to learn regarding Indigenous Canada but I believe that this course gives me a good foundation to start exploring other resources. I think that all non-indigenous Canadians would benefit from taking this course.

This course did a very good job of trying to cover a vast amount of information regarding Indigenous Peoples. My knowledge has grown as a result of doing this course. I notice that some of my language is changing as a result. I trust that my thinking will continue to expand and that I will seek opportunities for further growth. Thank you very much.

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I was very shocked and happy to know about the history of Canada. Shocking in a way that i was not knowing about Indigenous people, their sacrifices, efforts to save their lands and much more. M really thankful to the Faculty of Native Studies of University of Alberta to provide this course. Much much more respect to Indigenous people of Canada.

I felt very emotional as I completed this course today. It has opened my eyes to a whole new world and way of being. It has inspired me to keep learning and engage in the hard work of healing this country and it's relationship to the original peoples. Heartfelt thanks to the people who poured their time, heart and energy into creating this course.

The pace was great. topics were varied, which I appreciated as it is an introductory course. I thought I was knowledgable about many of the topics, but I learned so much. The only thing I was disappointed about was the lack of visual images for the final section (art). Seeing the pieces that were being spoken about would have been beneficial.