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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

VK

Feb 23, 2021

Excdellent course! I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to learn the material presented. Thanks you so much! All the work that was evident in putting this course together was worth the effort!

JB

Oct 10, 2021

This is a must for anyone, non-indigenous to Indigenous to complete. Should also be a part of the process to become a Canadian citizen. Very well done. I thank you for opening my eyes, mind and heart.

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By Glenna S

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Aug 1, 2022

Excellent in content and presentation - all content highly significant and seemed comprehensive. Narrators, video presentation, artist's discussion of her works and their meanings all very engaging. Overall, a joy to participate in each week's sections, and I was thankful for the valuable learning offered.

By Tracey S

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Oct 13, 2021

Its been many years since I was in school. Learning something new and what I should have been taught in school was incredibly satisfying. I live near Six Nations Reservation in Caledonia and needed to hear these things. Thank you for the opportunity to learn and for giving me desperately needed insight.

By Valerie H

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Aug 20, 2021

I enjoyed this course very much. I learned a lot about Indigenous Canada and I highly recommend this course to all non-indigenous people who would like to be a little more informed on this history. I am disappointed that was never taught any of this in school. Thank you very much for offering this course!

By Sabina F

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Nov 16, 2020

I really appreciate the diversity of topics that was diligently researched and presented. I loved the video clips where we got to hear from Indigenous experts. I feel gratitude to U of A for making this course free to Canadians, and for the the Indigenous Canada team for creating this learning opportunity.

By Jessica M

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Mar 29, 2022

This was a wonderful course. Very well done in covering so much history and so many important concepts in just 12 modules. Each module was extremely eye-opening and thought-provoking. I especially loved the incorporation of original artwork to represent and emphasize the concepts presented in each module.

By Leo M

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Oct 12, 2021

The creation of this course is a significant achievement. Congratulations to all involved. As a non-indigenous Canadian, I feel this really gave me the context I need to continue on my journey of decolonizing my own mind. I hope that helps in some small way in decolonizing the whole rest of the continent.

By Patricia M

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Aug 31, 2020

I think this is a really excellent course that accomplishes a lot in terms of presenting history, culture, art and politics into the Indigenous Peoples' perspective. The course is introductory but it provides good foundational insights and a lot of new threads to follow for people who want to learn more.

By Anna

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Aug 24, 2021

Excellent Course. I learned a tremendous amount of knowledge regarding indigenous lives past and present. I learned about the intergenerational trauma as a direct result of the residential schools, the Indian act and the oppression our First Nations families endured and continue to endure to this day.

By Diana V

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Aug 8, 2021

An enjoyable course that sets down the foundations of the historical interactions between Indigenous groups and European settlers at the beginning in order for the participant to understand the challenges that have come as a result of colonization. Would highly recommend this course to others. Thank you.

By Nancy M

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Jul 22, 2021

I absolutely loved this course. Although I knew a great deal about the true history of Indigenous Peoples in Canada, including a Residential School in my community, I found it very helpful to walk through the key events that have shaped our current context. The course design and narrators were fantastic!

By Sheena G

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Nov 9, 2020

This course was eye opening and amazing. I wish I had learned this in elementary and highschool so that I could have had a better idea of indigenous views of colonialism right from the start. It's shameful that our education in Canada does not include these stories to contextualize how Canada came to be.

By Rachit R

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Nov 8, 2022

Very helpful course. Just a suggestion, when the questionnaire is over and passed, please show the right answers there itself. Because of time constrains one might not be able to go review the wrong answers as they have passed the module. Having the right answer there is beneficial for future.

Thank you!

By Amanda N

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Oct 23, 2022

Great overview of history that I definately did not learn through my schooling 1970-1990's. It made me think, react and acknowledge how inaccurate my 'knowledge' has been. Thank you for offering this course for my personal development. I will recommend and share this course and things I have learned.

By Julie Z

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Dec 27, 2021

I really enjoyed the course, learnt a lot, connected with the speakers and feel like a better Canadian for broadening my knowledge.

Only comment, the time frame attached to the reading is really underestimated unless I am a very slow reader, so overall time required per week is more than what is listed.

By JoAnne K

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Mar 13, 2021

This course was everything I had hoped for and more. I now have a much better understanding of Canada's history of colonialism and its impacts and a new appreciation and respect for Indigenous worldviews. Thank you for making this available at no charge. It should be required learning for all Canadians.

By Caprice W

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Dec 31, 2020

This course filled in the gaps of what I was never taught about Canadian Indigenous peoples. Thank you so very much for making this informative and necessary course available. This course was presented in just an engaging format.

Hopefully this knowledge and my one small voice will make a difference.

By Linda S

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Dec 29, 2020

Thought-provoking and very educational; this course really deepened my understanding of indigenous peoples and the issues facing them both today and in the future as well as the past struggles. It was extremely informative and so well-presented. Well done! Highly recommended material for every Canadian!

By Claudia P

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Dec 27, 2020

Thank you so much for this awakening of so much meaningful and valuable education of the indigenous people. I wish I would of had this when I was growing up but now I know my children will know the true history of the first and most beautiful people of Canada! I will appreciate this culture even more.

By Karine H

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Nov 16, 2020

A million thanks from the bottom of my heart for this course. It has given me a much deeper understanding of Canada's colonial history and the ways in which indigenous peoples are fighting for their freedom. I hope to take what I've learned from this course to become a better ally for indigenous rights.

By Wesley P

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Sep 1, 2023

An exceptionally informative and concise course that aided in growing my appreciation for the Indigenous culture and the difficulties Indigenous people have endured. I enjoyed how hopeful the future perspectives were, and look forward to seeing more Indigenous influence in our modern settler society.

By Tracey g

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May 17, 2023

Tansi, as a Treaty 4 women Entrepreneur I

was so excited to start this course and learn about my culture which was lost due to a very successful

Residential school my Kookum went to.Miigwech

for having this course free and I strongly recommend

it to anyone wanting to learn about our beautiful

culture.

By Jennifer R

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Apr 15, 2022

This course was an eye-opener to the history of Indigenous Peoples and the settling of Canada. I have learned a great deal and I think that I will examine current indigenous issues with a far greater understanding of worldviews, governance, treaties and how they apply to reclaiming rights. Thank you.

By Lynn M

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Oct 25, 2021

I have learned so much from this course. It saddens me to think I have gotten to the age of 66 before I took an Indigenous Studies course. It should be mandatory for anyone who calls themselves Canadian to take this course. Congratulations to the course writers. A well written and interesting course.

By Victoria C

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Aug 28, 2021

Amazing content! This should be shared in all high schools as a part of our history. I feel deprived of this rich part of our history in Canada! I never truly knew, to this depth, the subject of Indigenous peoples. This was a great course! Thank you University of Alberta for making this available!