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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 Danielle P C

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Dec 29, 2020

Thank you so much for providing this course. This has provided me with a completely different lens in which to view Canada and Indigenous Peoples that is not from my white settler glasses. This is what we need to learn in Canada's school systems. I cannot put into words A thousand thank yous.

By stephanie l

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Mar 31, 2019

This course provided me with a information regarding Indigenous Health that will help guide me as a Mental Health Nurse working in Toronto. I wish Indigenous Health and History was mandatory and taught extensively growing up. Thank you for putting this together to help educate future leaders.

By Allan T

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Nov 10, 2022

Many thanks for this course. It has been very informative and deeply moving. I've spread the word and the link so others may also learn. The wrap up where the three presenters were together to close was sad... I have been privileged to have learned from them. My thanks and appreciation.

By Brett S

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Jan 5, 2022

I enjoyed the course and the information presented. I learned a lot about the biases that I had and information that will help me correct them. I hope to use the information as a personal growth initiative to understand the settler Indigenous relationship better. Thank you for the course.

By Karin S

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Oct 17, 2021

I learned so much in completing this course as part of a commitment to better understand the history of Canada. Well put together, it's challenged my previous understanding of colonialism and the impact it has had on indigenous peoples. Thank you for making this available through Coursera.

By Anita F

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Sep 27, 2021

I am becoming so very aware of how an indigenous culture has been systemically and continuously destroyed by our European ancestors who thought they were more civilized, than those incredilble indigenous populations. More importantly we have alot to learn from them, and I intend to do that!

By Kathryn C

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Jul 20, 2021

I have learned in very fundamental ways about the Indigenous communities in Canada, from their beginnings to present day. I wish all Canadians could benefit from this valuable understanding, through participation in this course which I consider excellent in every way. Thank you so very much.

By Valinda D

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Jul 15, 2021

I learned so much about the history of the Indigenous peoples and colonization - I pray Indigenous peoples are finally recognized and these treaty rights and acts are finally fulfilled by the government. it has been so wrong! it needs to be made right! thank you for this enlightening course.

By Filomena F

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Oct 4, 2020

I really enjoyed taking this course. It was an interesting format, it was fair and I like the fact that I could complete it on my own time without pressure. I learned a lot and I thought the way the modules were divided was brilliant, relevant and necessary. Thank you for this experience.

By Diana G

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Oct 2, 2020

This course was very well organized and informative . The presenters delivered the information in a way that kept me very engaged in the topics. I completed this course with a new awareness and a fresh new perspective of Canada's past and present behaviors towards our indigenous populations.

By Suzanne B

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Jul 21, 2020

I enjoyed this course immensely! It was so informative and opened my eyes to many of the injustices I wasn’t fully aware of. I feel much more confident in moving forward to learning and understanding more of the issues the indigenous communities face.

Thank you for sharing this.

Sue Bradbury

By Michelle S

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Mar 10, 2022

This course was outstanding. I was amazed at the depth of material covered. I highly recommend this to anyone with an interest in the history of Indigenous Canada. Thank you so much to the writers and presenters for the respectful and insightful information presented throughout the modules.

By Pam S

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Jan 23, 2022

I thank those who have participated in the making of this course and making it readily available. It has provided a glimpse into the history of Indigenous Canada and a desire to learn so much more. Also a desire to participate in whatever way possible for the reconciliation that is needed.

By Valerie M

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Sep 19, 2021

This was an excellent course. Informative, provocative, empowering. It was so well laid out, presented, video taped and written. I am going to encourage my teaching colleagues to take it. Thank you. Hay ch qa from Nanaimo the unseeded territory of the Snuneymuxw First Nations, Coast Salish

By Valarie L D

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Sep 5, 2021

I found this course very informative. It gave me an understanding and empathy for the Indigenous people. I am 65 years old and have never had the opportunity to learn these things covered in this course. I hope many more people will take advantage of this. Thank you so much for offering it!

By Lise R

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Jan 24, 2021

I have an even greater respect for my Indigenous brothers and sisters, my wish is for all land claims to be settled to honour the original treaties with the original caretakers of our lands. Racism and disrespect has always troubled me, even as a young child. I pray for harmony and respect.

By Catherine A F

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Dec 18, 2020

This was a very educational course presented in a highly impactful manner. The use of the artwork for each section was very powerful. I believe that if people would complete this course prior to forming opinions with regards to Indigenous issues they would have a much broader perspective.

By Tara G

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Oct 25, 2020

Incredibly eye opening and moving course. Education, acknowledgement and active reconciliation is the role of every Canadian. The importance of inter-connectivity or relations with one another, our environment and spiritually is a key theme that will continue to resonate with me. Thank you.

By Sarah H

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Jul 9, 2020

Amazing course. As a Non-Indigenous person with only a vague understanding of Indigenous Peoples history this really open my eyes to both the past and present of Indigenous Peoples. I truly believe this course should be made a mandatory component of the high school curriculum across Canada.

By Alexandra S

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Aug 9, 2023

Very informative course. I was very pleased with the videos, the readings and the art work. I learned so much. It does surprise me so much on what I did not know.

I feel this course needs to be taken by all University Students and perhaps by all grade 11 students in the Province of Alberta.

By Kristen M

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Nov 11, 2022

I loved every part of this course. It was fascinating and refreshing; my knowledge and understanding was limited and biased before. I thoroughly enjoyed my learning journey. I would highly recommend this course. In fact, I think it should be mandatory in public high schools across Canada!

By Jackie D

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Oct 4, 2021

thank you for introducing me to so many new insights into the Indigenous culture and history. I'm sorry our ancestors were such narrow minded colonists. It is my hope that as we move forward, we can both reconcile our differences, forgive and create a more harmonious and respectful Canada.

By Tina T

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Aug 11, 2021

Excellent content. Alot of content. Perhaps greater use of engagement (mini quizzes along the way) could keep info top of mind. Overall, I am very pleased to have taken the course and have recommended to many. Education is key. Thank you for offering a venue for such essential learning.

By Glenda H

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Jul 27, 2021

I thoroughly enjoyed the course and gained valuable knowledge. There are a few items that are out of date, like the info about Neechi Commons, but I was able to research the proper information myself. Sad to see that such a valuable space has been forced to close due to financial problems.

By Amanda R K M

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Jun 3, 2021

This course should be mandatory for all Canadians. It is honest, detailed, and easy to understand and follow. There is honestly no excuse for anyone to continue living with blind ignorance to the things that happen to Indigenous Canadians and other minority groups. Know better, do better.