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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 Lesley R

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Oct 29, 2020

This course has highly engaging and the instructors, guest speakers and overall content was excellent. Every Canadian should take this course.

By Hayley R

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Oct 4, 2020

Very thorough and well done. I enjoyed learning about Canadian history from a perspective that I hadn't had the chance to learn during school.

By Anjali M

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Sep 12, 2020

Thank you for this incredible learning opportunity! I am a better friend and ally to my many First Nations friends as a result of this course!

By Luann S

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Aug 16, 2020

I learned so much about the various indigenous groups in Canada. This course has deepened my appreciation for indigenous culture. Thank you!

By Hassid T

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Jun 26, 2017

Such a great MOOC ! As a new canadien resident, I learn so much about Indigenous people. Thank you to all the people who make this MOOC exist.

By Hamza K

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May 19, 2023

Overall an excellent introduction into the depth and uniqueness of the culture, history, and experiences of the Indigenous peoples of Canada.

By Karen V

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Apr 28, 2023

course was very informative and relevant to my current work. Had some trouble with the questions on quiz but re reading the material helped.

By Anna M ( v g

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Feb 21, 2023

This was an amazing and interesting course. So much information, but very well-presented.

Thank you for doing this. Now I want to know more!

By Olivia P

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Nov 12, 2022

A very thorough and detailed course. I appreciated learning about the Indigenous worldviews and hope more people are interested to take this.

By Judith A L

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Nov 9, 2022

I found this course very informative. By the end I looked forward to the new lesson each day,and felt that the lecturers were almost family.

By Pat M

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Mar 2, 2022

This was an excellent course. Thank you for making this course available online and for the option to complete this course when time permits.

By Virginia K

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Sep 20, 2021

Very enlightening and triggering at times. A history that needs to be incorporated in the primary and secondary school education curriculum.

By Jessica A

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Mar 8, 2021

Very much enjoyed the course. I leave the course feeling way more informed on the rich history of the indigenous people of Canada. Thank you.

By Sandra A

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Feb 3, 2021

I think every Canadian should take this course. There is so much more clarity now into what reconciliation is and has to be. We can be better

By Sara P

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Dec 29, 2020

The professors make learning Indigenous issues and culture so interesting. Definitely won't be the last information I learn about this topic.

By Danielle F

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Dec 1, 2020

Excellent course that gives a different perspective of Canada and its history and present. For a better future, i recommend to all Canadians.

By Alexis N R

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Nov 22, 2020

Thank you for the wonderful course. It is thorough in covering both historical and current issues facing Indigenous Peoples. I learned a lot!

By MaryEllen L

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Oct 27, 2020

Thank you for the opportunity to learn more about Indigenous Canadian history. I am grateful for the opportunity and inspired to learn more.

By Richard T

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Oct 24, 2020

I found this a very informative education of the Indigenous peoples of Canada, and somewhat the US. A history that was not taught in schools.

By Andrew M

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Sep 12, 2020

An excellent course that was very informative and was crucial in helping me to understand and appreciate the Indigenous people of our Country

By Michelle G

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Aug 2, 2020

This course was incredibly thorough, informative, and eye-opening. Thank you for taking the time to assemble it and for making it accessible.

By Leah H

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Aug 2, 2023

I am forever grateful for this introduction to Indigenous studies course. My eyes have been opened and I will continue to learn. Thank you.

By Robert F

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Nov 23, 2022

Great Course! Learned a lot about Indigenous history and culture in Canada and the struggles that the Indigenous community still face today.

By Diana K

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Oct 7, 2022

Fabulous course - so much to learn yet extremely important learning of Canada's history and mistreatment of the First Peoples of this land.

By Richard P

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Oct 5, 2022

Thank you so much, I really enjoyed this course. It was so packed with information, I might just come back to it at some point for review.