This course really opened my eyes! We do not learn the true history of colonialism in school, it is shocking how different the language used in this course is compared with the language in children's studies on indigenous people....for example settlers vs colonists. Very interesting

Thank you all for this very well laid out, honest information. It has helped me to understand some of the "mysteries" that were not taught to me as a child years ago. It has opened my eyes to the deeper meaning of the indigenous people of canada and piqued my curiosity to know more.

A great way to learn more about Indigenous Culture - just a peek into a world I was not taught about or knew much about. Will certainly be looking for more ways to learn more and be a supporter of indigenous culture rather than the continuation of oppression and colonial mentality.

Very informative, and offers a perspective that was not given in my history classes in public school. This, in turn, gives a context to current news stories that I never had before. It is presented in an inviting way, and I thank you for creating this course and making it available.

This was a wonderful introductory course to Indigenous people, culture and history in Canada. It's definitely prompted me to learn more and specifically to learn about the indigenous history where I live which is Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People.

Nicely done. I so love Indigenous art that I would have loved to see the artwork as it was being discussed. But I googled it and looked at it that way while the lesson was conducted. This is an important course and I am appreciative that you offered it free so anyone can take it .

A very informative and illuminating course, jam-packed with history, culture and current connections. It offers a fair and balanced perspective. Thank you for offering this course for free. I hope every Canadian takes advantage of this extraordinary opportunity to learn and engage.

I started this with on a whim with no expectations. It has inspired me to change my own teaching practices to include more indigenous content. Thank you for educating me about so many topics that I had not considered. I enjoyed the lectures and lecturers. The art was fantastic too.

This course taught me so much about the Indigenous People of Canada! It helped me understand many topics that I was unfamiliar with and opened my eyes to the real history of Canada. I highly recommend that all Canadians should take this course to really learn how Canada came to be.

Loved the course. The course has given me a very different perspective on who the indigenous people of Canada are and how they where ignored when settlers came to their lands. Very eye opening. Loved the art work by Leah Dorion, it beautifully complimented the lessons. Well done!!

This is one of the best courses I have ever attended. It was so well researched, designed and constructed that I have recommended it to everyone I know. should be a mandatory course for all Canadians - settlers, new immigrants and indigenous - everyone can learn from this course.

Un cours très riche en information, avec une structure claire et une présentation qui facilite la compréhension et l'apprentissage. En présentant l'histoire telle que vécue et racontée par les peuples autochtones eux-mêmes, ce cours suscite un nouveau regard sur bien des réalités.

This course provided an excellent introduction to the Indigenous history and culture within Canada. It has certainly opened my eyes to many assumptions that I had previously, and made me curious to learn more about the Indigenous challenges that need to be resolved in the future.

Having dealt with many communities throughout my career I thought I knew a great deal about indigenous history. However, I learned so much through the insightful videos and readings. Great course for anyone who wants to know more about the history or indigenous peoples in Canada.

I found this course to be incredibly informative and easy to follow. The presenters spoke clearly and at a good pace. I've learned quite a lot and the variety of topics has inspired me to conduct further research of my own. I will be recommending this course to friends and family!

Recent revelations surrounding residential schools spurred me to learn more about our indigenous history. I found this course to be exceptionally well balanced. Thank you to each of the instructors and guest speakers who thoughtfully unveiled these aspects of our shared history.

Thank you for providing this course, it is essential learning to understand real Canadian history not the colonial story that we were taught in school. Shame on us, our settler ancestors and our continued injustice to the keepers of this land; the time for support & action is now.

I really enjoyed this course. So informative, I have a better understanding of the history and complex issues (past and present) facing indigenous peoples of Canada. I highly recommend this course to every Canadian to gain valuable Indigenous perspective of our collective history.

This course was nothing short of profoundly moving and educational. I will be returning to these lessons for years to come. My deep thanks to the Faculty of Native Studies who have given voice to the past and offered a hand for us all to hold as we step into our collective future.

This was an incredible opportunity to learn so much about such important lessons. I am so grateful to have been able to participate in this course and really appreciate that it was free and accessible! I have told many friends to enroll as I truly value the learnings! Thank you!

A fabulous look at history, colonialization, government manipulation and the Indigenous culture, art, governance, community, and ways of life. I wish I was taught this a LONG time ago. This should be taught in public schools and police colleges. I highly recommend this training!

It did a very good job highlighting the traditions and importance that the past plays in our lives today. If you don't know where you came from how can you know where you are going, I have heard this before and the teachings in this course make it more meaningful than ever before.

This was so informative and helped me unlearn what I had previously been taught. I really appreciated being able to understand more about Indigenous traditions and culture but also what colonizers and settlers did to manipulate the context surrounding land treaties etc. Thank you!

I am thrilled to see such an immense amount of truthful information in this module, as a First Nations student, it is great to see this course available to those who wish to educate themselves further on the history of Indigenous peoples and understanding intergenerational trauma.

Great course! Very interesting and informative. I wish there were more. The only thing I missed about it was some kind of pronunciation sheet or listing for the various Indigenous names and words. It would make the readings a bit easier. I highly recommend this course to everyone!