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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

LJ

May 5, 2022

I really enjoyed this course. I liked that it was taught by indigenous peoples from their perspective. I feel much more confident in my knowledge regarding indigenous issues and traditions. Thank you!

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.

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By Bonnie D

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Oct 28, 2020

I wish I had been taught this in my public school education. I have been very ignorant and as a society we all need to know how colonization has harmed indigenous people. Thank you for this information.

By Lee C

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Aug 28, 2023

As an indigenous Cree (Nehiyawak) individual, this meant a lot to me to revisit some stories and history, while learning so many new facts about our beautiful people across so many different communities!

By Syeda Z

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Jun 30, 2023

I am so glad I took this course, it helped me learn so much about the culture, traditions and its people.

I recommend every person residing in Canada to know about the history of the land and its people.

By Ronald M d J

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Jul 4, 2022

An absolutely fantastic, immersive, engaging, and no holds barred course on the expansive and powerful Canadian Indiginous experience. An absolute must take course for all Canadians from all backgrounds.

By Terry S

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Mar 18, 2022

Fantastic course period. This course should be taught in every school and university. It should be a core subject and put into current curriculum.

Thanks for the course, speakers were excellent.

Terry

By Deanna G

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Mar 15, 2022

A comprehensive and very informative curriculum which taught me so much. I am left with questions but certainly more knowledgeable. We should all take this course. Thank you for you offering this course.

By Ashmita S

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Oct 7, 2021

Extremely engaging and lots of information. Highly recommend this course for anybody who wants to learn more about indigenous history and how to support others along the path to reconciliation & healing.

By Katherine M S

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Aug 17, 2021

I found this course very in-depth and learned so many things. It was very relevant to current events happening and what has happened in the past. I appreciated the videos and the notes that were shown.

By Jamie s

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Mar 3, 2021

This course was incredibly powerful. It was an excellent way to introduce me into the Indigenous culture and I cannot believe how much is NOT taught in schools in Canada. I highly recommend this course.

By Tricia D

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Dec 16, 2020

Every Canadian should know the history, values and culture of all of Canada. My schooling left a gap in that around Indigenous Canada and this course filled a void. UofA Native Studies did a great job!

By Jeniece R

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Nov 16, 2020

Very educational and informative. This was a refresher of what I already knew about the Basics on Indigenous Canada but, has given me more insight to more history and current culture of Indigenous Canada

By EJ F

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Nov 6, 2020

I've learned so much in this course. There is so much I didn't know, and this information is what we need to know! Thank you for offering this course. I really liked the set up of the lessons and topics.

By David J T

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Oct 18, 2020

Excellent course! My two daughters have recently just obtained their Indian Status. It was amazing to learn so much about the history of their culture. Thank you so much for making this course available.

By Lauren T

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Sep 14, 2020

Great course, it covered such a wide variety of topics. I learned so much about thing I had never even heard about. I have such a different outlook afterwards than I did with what I was taught in school.

By Deborah C

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Aug 19, 2020

Fantastic resource for those who wish to learn the alternate history, the true history not taught in school. It offers the learner a glimpse into history and the past and leaves us wanting to learn more.

By SHERRY-ANN B

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Aug 14, 2020

This course was a perfect gateway to learning more about Indigenous culture. What I most valued was first-person narrative and perspective from Indigenous educators, artists, and experts in their field.

By Mallory R

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Oct 18, 2021

Informative and thought provoking. Thank you for this opportunity to grow as a learner about Canada's history and its people. I look forward to continue my studies about Indigenous peoples and history.

By Les K

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Oct 18, 2021

I learned a great deal of history, perspective, culture, art, indigenous society and indigenous economy that I did not know about. The teachings on the Indian Act and Residential Schools is very timely.

By Kathy L

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Aug 2, 2021

I really learned alot about Canadian history that I was not taught in school. The course was very interesting and well done. I have recommended it to a few friends who have already signed up. Thank you

By Lydia A

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Nov 22, 2020

This course is a wonderful first step to introduce the diversity of Indigeneity in Canada. I will be recommending it to others to help them get started on their journeys as allies to Indigenous peoples.

By Patricia M

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Nov 22, 2020

It is a good, designed and structured course. All the material that was given is very relevant to each chapter. It gives enough knowledge to understand all the issues about Indigenous Peoples in Canada.

By Tammy A

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Nov 16, 2020

Thank you so much for a most informative course. I feel better prepared to participate in reconciliation efforts with this grounding in knowledge about Indigenous history and the impact of colonization.

By LA S

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Nov 15, 2020

This course exceeded my expectations. What a great job hitting all the points to give us a well-rounded snapshot of Canada from an Indigenous perspective. SO happy I took this course. HIGHLY recommend!!

By Joanne R

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Oct 20, 2020

This is eye opening on so many levels. I see things in a much more empathetic way and will promote this course to everyone I am in contact with. This should be mandatory in all Canadian high schools.

By Aurora T

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Jun 15, 2020

Excellent - learned so much. It was presented in such an interesting and engaging way with lots of food for thought. I understand issues in a completely new way and still have more to learn - Thank you!