This is the best course I have come across in terms of reflecting the indigenous experience in a forward thinking/reconciliatory way.

In my degree we had a course with a similar objective but the course providers were filled with pain and anger that made the course unbearable for the majority of my classmate indigenous and not.

This course gave me a much better understanding of First Nations, Metis and Inuit people, culture, and history. I also learned about the roots of today's ongoing tensions and issues between Canada and the First Nations and now have a greater appreciation for the real issues at stake and the painful history behind these issues.

A wonderful course that gave me more understanding about First Nations people their history , struggles and growth and contributions. i especially enjoyed the art integrated into the course. i would recommend this for any Canadian or person wanting to understand Indigenous people to take and hopefully develop more empathy.

This was a fantastic course and opportunity to learn more about the Indigenous peoples of Canada. While I've had some exposure to, and a deep appreciation for, Indigenous art and culture, this course has expanded my appreciation of the history, the challenges faced, and future opportunities. Thank-you for sharing this course!

I found the course to be well organized and showed a variety of perspectives of Indigenous Peoples History in Canada. Many of the modules held new insights for me and built on my personal experience living in a remote First Nations community. I feel like a Week 13 with more first voices and comtemporary issues could be added.

I am grateful to have had this opportunity. As a white social worker for 30 years, it is shocking to me how much I had (and have) to learn. This experience has transformed how I think about the country where I was born, my relationship with indigenous people, the land and my practice. I will recommend this course far and wide.

For me, this was a journey of discovery. This course revealed the layers of rich indigenous knowledge hidden in Canadian history and the ugliness of it all. It also uncovered my own systemic biases that I was completely unaware of. Thank you for the invitation to look through an alternative lens that will continue to guide me.

Excellent course. Rich, informative, delivered in a manner that can be received. Leaves me satisfied. I learned about this MOOC through Dan Levy so want to appreciate how he leveraged his social media presence to inform and attract folks like me. And the weekly discussions with UofA Faculty and Dan was a fabulous addition.

A very thorough exploration of Indigenous Canada. The course is broken down into clearly described themes (modules) with a lively discussion forum. It provides facts to help build conclusions as well as information to give an outline of history and present time accounts. One of the best courses I have taken within this topic.

This course, without question, has: deepened my understanding of current Indigenous issues and their connections to the past, created a more intense emotional connection, prompted a desire to be a better listener, and as an Arts Educator, challenged me to think of ways to create more pathways for Indigenous voices to be heard.

A wonderful starting place to get a broad sense of Canada's history, pre- and post-settler community, and understand some Indigenous worldviews. This is the most informative, detail-rich course I've taken in regards of cultural immersion and perspective. Thank you to all who contributed in making this course and delivering it!

A very interesting and immersive course that gives you an entirely different, and very important perspective of the history of Canada and also present day Canada from what is taught in school. I think this course is a must for all Canadians to take, and I am very glad I was able to take this course and further educate myself.

This course is brilliant and engaging. I learned so much about Indigenous Canadians and the history of their interactions with Settler societies and colonialism. This course has given me a better understanding of Indigenous world views and history, which helps me to better understand, respect and serve my Indigenous students.

This should be mandatory learning in all High Schools. If only this had been common knowledge when I was growing up. The course absolutely opened my eyes to more of Indigenous culture, and I grew up hanging out on reservations. This material was thought-provoking, relevant and I believe necessary for all Canadians to know.

an incredible learning experience! this year I have tried very hard to learn more about whose land I am living on, and this course definitely helped me to achieve that goal. I'm looking forward to continuing my learning, and applying what this course has taught me to be a better ally to Indigenous peoples in so-called Canada.

Absolutely fantastic. A great overview of many topics. It got me thinking in new ways about Canada's Indigenous history, and the current issues faced by Indigenous Canadians. I will forever approach these issues more critically and this course has made me want to learn more. This should be required teaching for all Canadians!

Really enjoyed the course. The weekly discussions were so enlightnening. Even with learning my country has a lot of scars and damage, it was completely worth the time. Thank you to Dr. Tracy Bear and her staff for such a great course!!

Our schools need to teach this. I'll try to make sure my grandkids grow up more enlightened.

I learned a lot about the issues faced by Indigenous communities and their struggle and fights. I know that every person living in Canada has a responsibility to contribute their part in reconciliation. I pledge to be an ally for Indigenous communities and support their fight to reclaim their culture, land and the community!

Amazing course! The content was visually engaging, the speakers were animated and the amount of content that was covered was impressive. I found myself talking about what I learned to my family almost every night. The quizzes were challenging and appropriate to the content that was covered. I highly recommend this course.

As a museum professional, this course intersects with everything I have and will do in my line of work. I can't think of a more important learning tool for myself, and I will be sending it to other museum professionals as well with a glowing recommendations to encourage them to take it as well. Thank you thank you thank you.

This course has given an incredibly rich insight into our history as people from this part of the world, Canada. Thank you for sharing such an in-depth view of the Indigenous peoples history and transporting it into the larger global village scope! It has been an emotionally stirring and invigorating journey.

Masi

Jody Anker

I took this course to as a community citizen looking to learn more about Indigenous histories. 5 stars to the Native Studies department of University of Alberta. My eyes have been opened to truly understanding Canada's foundational formation as a country. I am grateful you have made this course accessible to all. Thank you.

This course is such an important resource for all Canadians, I learned elements of our history that I wish were taught when I was in grade school. the Indigenous culture is rich and should be celebrated in all its forms. I encourage everyone to take the time to learn the history and presence of Indigenous peoples in Canada.

Very informative and professional videos. Lectures were clear and comprehensive. Reading notes served as great study material for quizzes. I appreciate that the completion dates are flexible, this allowed me to complete on my own time so that I was not rushed. I think this is a course that anyone would learn something from.

Very informative and well taught. Very professional and friendly presentation. These are knowledgeable individuals that kindly shared their knowledge with the world - thank you. I highly recommend this course to anyone who is looking to begin the journey of understanding the Indigenous cultures of Canada and reconciliation.