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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

MD

Jul 2, 2021

This course was very interesting and very informative. Not only did it help correct stereotypes or prejudices, it showed a wide range of subjects pertaining to global and specific Indigenous cultures.

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!

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By Ken U

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Jul 18, 2021

This was a great course. I learned so much that I did not know and gave me a better understanding of the Indigenous culture and views. Thank you

By Owain J M

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Jan 27, 2021

Excellent course, wide range of topics covered and left me wanting to learn more. Really enjoyed completing this and will be doing more reading.

By Alisha S

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Jan 4, 2021

Insightful interesting information. I enjoyed the interactive art pieces, I've never seen anything like that before. I would use Coursera again!

By Ananda A

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Nov 23, 2020

This was an excellent course, so much important content, much thanks to all who were involved in it's creation for the opportunity to take part!

By Miranda M

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Nov 15, 2020

I only hope to have more courses like this available. More concentrated on one subject and more indepth would be amazing. I really enjoyed this!

By Stephanie B

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Nov 10, 2020

Amazing. A lot packed into small modules but a wonderful and important starting point. I think everyone should have to do this course in school.

By Lorilee L

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Nov 9, 2020

This course was put together extremely well and has given me a better understanding of the Indigenous in Canada. I highly recommend this course.

By Kurtis S

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Nov 4, 2020

Outstanding course! I have learned more than I could imagine about Indigenous culture, however I recognize there is still so much more to learn.

By Karen M

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Oct 21, 2020

I really enjoyed this. Best part for me was the early history of the native people in relation to the settlers. THANKYOU for this opportunity.

By Samantha W

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Sep 28, 2020

This course was really informing and gave me a place to start in learning about our history. Thank you to all of the people who put it together.

By Valerie G

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Sep 18, 2020

I went into this course thinking I knew a fair amount already. It was very enlightening and I learned much more than I anticipated. Well done!

By mohammed a m

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Jul 16, 2020

Amazing story of our history and untold and kept away from all. Great perspective to be part in developing the indigenous communities. Thank you

By Greg M

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May 7, 2020

Thank you! This was very educational, it changed my views in many ways, also gave me pause and had me look at my own ancestry. Excellent course.

By Ilana J S

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Jul 15, 2022

This really opened my eyes to the Indigenous experience. While I was aware, this has made their past and continuing trials much clearer to me.

By Lea M

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May 16, 2022

This is a great course and very infomative. I would definitley recommond to anyone wanted to gain a broader perspective of Indigenous culture.

By Karen K

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Feb 16, 2022

Really loved learning so much. Greatly appreciated the main speaker's ability to hold my attention while talking clearly and slowly. Thank you.

By Kate B

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Jan 24, 2022

Everyone in Canada should take this course. This should be mandatory education for everyone. This course is very well done and I learned a lot!

By Jason B

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Jan 8, 2022

Great Course. and learning experience it evolved my views on many topics. I hope there is plans for MBA level courses to continue this journey.

By CAMERON S

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Dec 31, 2021

An incredible introductory course that will provide a fantastic foundation for future learning. Should be required learning for all Canadians.

By John B

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Nov 23, 2021

An excellant overview of the indiginous people of canada and their history. I personallyhave gained a much better understanding of my heritage

By CRAIG T

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Oct 2, 2021

Critical understanding of indigenous history & social issues. Taught me SO much that I never learned in High School OR University. THANK YOU!!!

By Jennifer G

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Apr 29, 2021

Thank you so much for this valuable course on the fundamental underpinnings of Indigenous history in Canada. I hope everyone takes this course.

By Terry G

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Apr 2, 2021

An outstanding accessible and necessary learning experience for anyone who calls Canada home. Thank you for sharing this knowledge with us all.

By Regi

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Jan 2, 2021

Loved this course and I learned so much and the context really gives me an appreciation/understanding. Thank you for making this so accessible.

By Christine L

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Dec 18, 2020

Thank you ever so much for helping me understand Aboriginal perspectives of Canadian history. I am both humbled and enriched by your teachings!