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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

ER

Nov 2, 2020

I'm so pleased to have been able to educated myself further on the true history of "Canada", what should have stayed Turtle Island. Being able to continue my learning and hopefully being a better ally

AC

Feb 23, 2020

Very informative. They teach history and mention the aboriginal journey, but this tells another story. Thank you for allowing me an opportunity to glimpse into to the world of an aboriginal of Canada.

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By Kathy J

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Mar 26, 2022

An excellent beginning for my commitment to learn about Indigenous Canada. I agree that it is important for every Canadian to have an understanding of these hitories.

By Gord T

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Feb 27, 2022

Excellent course to provide information and viewpoint to develop my understanding of issues in the area of study. well presented by the three main speakers - Thankyou

By Sandra Y

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Feb 3, 2022

Haven't done an online course of this nature before, and I was absolutely amazed at the presentation, clarity and explanations throughout. Amazing and so informative.

By Oliver Z

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Sep 27, 2021

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and teachings. There is so much more to learn and I look forward to a lifetime of exploring these themes, stories and connections.

By Maureen S

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Sep 5, 2021

Found this course material presented in intertesting, informative way. I feel this is just a beginning of the learning that I will continue into the future! Thank you

By Heather P

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Aug 19, 2021

Outstanding course that has provided me with so much new knowledge and insight into the real history of our Indigenous communities, and done so respectfully! Miigwech

By Lesley R

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May 8, 2021

Well presented introductory to the history of our (Canada's) Indigenous peoples. I would take more courses under the University of Alberta's Faculty of Native Studies!

By Jill C

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Dec 29, 2020

Fantastic information was shared. I highly recommend this course for everyone. I think this would be very helpful content for all high school students to know/learn.

By Mike F

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Oct 29, 2020

Amazing course that discusses a wide range of topics in an engaging variety of mediums. I feel sufficiently informed and inspired to continue learning on this subject.

By Trina H

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Oct 6, 2020

Very much appreciated this course. Some lessons were hard to hear while others gave hope. I am glad for the breadth of this course and would recommend it for everyone.

By Naomi M

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Sep 15, 2020

Thank you so much for this informative and moving course. I had learned so much and look forward to continuing to learn more in the future. I feel sad that it is over!

By Maria E S

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Jul 28, 2020

The course is interesting and very clearly presented. This is my first course on the subject and I feel I have acquired marvelous knowledge. Very enriching. Thank you.

By Angela G

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Jul 3, 2020

I really enjoyed this course- It was cool to hear the different points of view from indigenous people across Canada and to learn the history I wasn't taught in school.

By Jeff A

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Jun 1, 2019

Very informative and clear, I would highly recommend the Indigenous Canada course, to anyone that would like to learn and understand the history of Indigenous peoples.

By Jodi-Ann C

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Nov 11, 2022

A very informative course on the history of indigenous people. I am grateful to have learned of their stories, values & beliefs as well as their hardships & triumphs.

By Tricia V

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Oct 11, 2022

Excellent course covering history of indigenous peoples, impact of colonizlism, tenacity and flourishing of indigenous peoples despite Canadian government's efforts.

By Cindy J R

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Aug 27, 2022

This course was absolutely wonderful. I thoroughly enjoyed learning about Indigenous people. I feel it is very important for everyone, thank you for the opportunity.

By Anjanie M

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Jun 29, 2022

Excellent course. Very engaging the various modes of teaching, art, lecture and personal individual stories.

Much thanks to all those who put this together. Well done!

By J.W. H

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Dec 8, 2021

Eye opening, turns the narrative I was taught in school on its head and opens up an entire new understanding of Canada's poor relationship with the indigenous people.

By Katherine L

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Sep 22, 2021

This is a fantastic comprehensive overview of Canadian history from an indigenous perspective. I really appreciated the speakers and all that went into it. Thank you!

By Ashley H

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Sep 12, 2021

excellently done. It was really eye opening to learn a different perspective of Indigenous peoples of canada. Thanks so much to the instructors who put this together.

By Tiffany C

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Aug 12, 2021

Exceptional course to start the learning journey. There is a lot to unpack however it does not feel overwhelming and it creates an excellent foundation to build from.

By JAN H

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Jun 27, 2021

eye opening and heartbreaking, extremely informative and presented in a unique way. Highly recommend this course everyone to begin to enlighten and educate themselves

By Michele M

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Mar 25, 2021

This course should be taken by all indigenous and non indigenous peoples of Canada. Very informative and eye opening about the history of indigenous people in Canada.

By Maurice R R

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Jan 23, 2021

Very interesting course. Having some Indigenous blood, I could relate to the struggles & accomplishments of Aboriginal peoples. Well done, thank you very much, o:nen.