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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

DN

Aug 30, 2020

This is a great survey course about Indigenous Canada. As a participant, I have learned and unlearned so much about Indigenous Canadians, and more important, this course has inspired me to learn more.

JH

Feb 13, 2021

Highly recommended - I have recommended it some of my staff who are interested in both taking the course and reading the materials. I should note they are First Nations and are as interested as I was.

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By Mariette J

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Oct 9, 2017

Words do not come close to describing the value of this course. Thank-you for helping me to finally know the truth of Canada's history/herstory. I really am so grateful!!

By Brennan A

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Oct 3, 2021

This course was excellent. As a settler who grew up in Canada, this course helped fill in the massive gaps in my knowledge and has changed how I interact with the world.

By Ken S

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Sep 21, 2021

There was so much info that I learned. The neat thing is after hearing certain words/phrases it starts to come together. For example; Turtle Island!!

Thank you

Ken Stewart

By April M

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Aug 12, 2021

I really enjoyed this course. It gave me a basic understanding of concepts of which i had no clue. It was extremely worthwhile and I will be recommending it to others.

By Turab H

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Jul 8, 2021

Thank you Tracy Bear, all scholars and team members for giving us the opportunity to learn and hear the history and stories of Indigenous First Nations, Metis and Inuit!

By Tania B

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Jul 8, 2021

I enjoyed taking this course and being introduced to topics that I was able to research and learn about further. This is a great starter course and I highly recommend it

By Jennifer W

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Apr 22, 2021

Loved it!! Very informal I recommend this course for people who would like to understand Indigenous people from their very own perspective or non-indigenous perspective.

By Tammy B

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Feb 25, 2021

Well done of course that should be mandatory in high schools it has me intrigued and reading all of the course notes to find more information that I can follow and learn

By Catherine D

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Feb 6, 2021

Thoroughly enjoyed my time learning about Indigenous Canada and am so grateful I was given this opportunity to explore. Thank you U Alberta and the wonderful presenters.

By Andrew C

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Jan 11, 2021

Excellent course, thank you for all of the excellent content and well delivered information. I thoroughly enjoyed the lectures and was shocked by how much I didn't know.

By Paul V

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Jan 7, 2021

Excellent narration and presentation. I greatly appreciate getting access to history from the Non-colonial perspective. Thank you very much to the course facilitators.

By Sarah S

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Nov 20, 2020

Very well presented course. The information was helpful in understanding the Indigenous perspective in Canada. I would highly recommend this course to friends and peers.

By Heather M

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Nov 14, 2020

Very informative and in depth look into the lives of Indigenous peoples. Thank you for making this course available o the public so we can know more about their history.

By Roslin S

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Nov 5, 2020

A great course to get a good overview/summary of Indigenous peoples in Canada. A lot of this is not taught in elementary or even high school. Would definitely recommend.

By Deborah H

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Oct 26, 2020

I really enjoyed this course, Indigenous Canada. I learned so much about my family heritage. I want to thank you for letting me be a part of this great learning process.

By Elisabeth D

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Oct 16, 2020

I am humbled and grateful for the opportunity to learn this. Many, many thanks to everyone who put this together, made it so engaging and layered, and taught me so much.

By Daniel K

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Sep 21, 2020

A thorough look at Canadian history from an Indigenous perspective. I finally know the other side of the story. I will be recommending this course to friends and family.

By Daniel M

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Sep 11, 2020

I am new to this subject only because Indigenous History in Canada was not properly taught in schools when I grew up. We need more courses like this at all grade levels!

By Douglas T

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Aug 15, 2020

This has been great to understand more about the Indigenous progression in Canada. With many great indigenous friends and coworkers I now understand more of the culture.

By Camilo P

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Jan 16, 2020

Excellent course to understand everything about the life, culture, nature and tradition of our ancestors through the perspective and experience of the Indigenous canada.

By Joy S

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Oct 15, 2018

I think this subject matter is important. Also, excellent. Thorough. Taught by native instructors who give you the real information. This class makes a person think.

By John M

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Jul 19, 2017

A great introductory course. I learned a lot and will be recommending it to family and friends. Looking forward to going further and deeper into the material. Thank you.

By Justin L

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Sep 30, 2022

Incredibly well put together. This is an opportunity to broaden your understanding of not only Indigenous culture but a respect for the earth that we are all a part of!