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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.

GC

Oct 13, 2021

This was one of the best online courses I have taken. It was well written, great material related to my own personal development and gave me a better understanding of the Indigenous Peoples in Canada.

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By Shaylnn A

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Nov 15, 2020

100% would recommend this course to other settlers of Turtle Island. I have learned invaluable lessons that I hope I never forget.

By Lily L

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Oct 20, 2020

Everyone in Canada should follow this class!!! I learned so much and I hope it will help me to be a real ally to these communities.

By E.S. C

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Sep 11, 2020

Excellent for all levels - really enjoyed each and every week of study. I feel much more informed now about issues past and present

By Devan K

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Aug 27, 2020

was a great course to give a better understanding of the histories and injustices to Aboriginal, Metis, and Inuit peoples of Canada

By carlee

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Aug 2, 2020

This has been significantly more educational than any of my public grade school education on Indigenous People in so called Canada.

By Suzanne L

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Apr 23, 2022

This course was so tactfully crafted. The horrors and sorrow are depicted well. I will recommend to everyone I know to take this.

By Jamie O

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Feb 23, 2022

Thank you for this course, everyone in Canada should be required to take it. It would make a great grade 12 requirement in school.

By Lorena M

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Sep 3, 2021

I am so grateful for the knowledge and teachings from the Indigenous peoples' point of view. I would highly recommend the course.

By Kari P

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Jul 19, 2021

This course is challenging, insightful and beautifully illustrates the complicated history we have as Canada. Highly recommend it!

By Michelle C

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Jul 12, 2021

So very well thought out. The sections were well managed wtih so much content to explore. An excellent intro to Indigenous Canada.

By Jessica L

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Jun 7, 2021

This course provided a wide variety of information organized in an easy to understand format and was attention grabbing throughout

By Dawn L

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Feb 15, 2021

Hello, I completed the course and loved it. I paid for the certificate but I haven’t received it yet. I am not sure how to get it.

By Stacy G

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Jan 24, 2021

A must for every Canadian to begin to understand the history of our country that is so sorely lacking in the public school system.

By Carole T

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Jan 3, 2021

My Mom and I finished this course together, a couple of weeks ago. Great course. Thank you so much for this learning opportunity.

By Janet M

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Dec 29, 2020

An interesting and excellent course for everybody who wants a greater understanding of indigenous traditions and people of Canada.

By MCM

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Dec 11, 2020

I'm so grateful that I followed this course. I learnt considerably. This is the beginning of my journey with Indigenous Peoples.

By Gabrielle F

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Sep 28, 2020

An advantage to learn this course with the style it was presented. Very provoking and a superb foundation of knowledge. Thank you!

By Carrie S

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Sep 13, 2020

Course was great, but the typos really need to be addressed some of them are pretty bad. Thank you for providing this opportunity.

By Tiffany D

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Sep 8, 2020

I have learned so much. I am humbled by what I did not know and thankful for what I have learned. I highly recommend this class.

By Matthew C

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Sep 4, 2020

I really have a good understanding of Indigenous history as well as a deep understanding for holding on to culture and community .

By Heidi C

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Aug 25, 2020

Thank you for this course! It was very well done and engaging and is an important re-framing and re-visioning of Canadian history.

By Daniel M

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Aug 9, 2023

I really enjoyed every say of

the course and

have learned so much that was different from my colonial

version of Canadian History

By ilham h

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Jul 10, 2023

An exceptional overview. well done.

my only comment, is that when the certificate is issued, it should include the learner's name.

By Joselito F

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Nov 6, 2022

Very informative and covers significant topics for a person who is just starting to learn about the indigenous peoples of Canada.

By Julia L M

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Oct 19, 2022

Fantastic introduction to the historical and contemporary stories of Indigenious peoples living in the place we now call Canada!