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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

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!

EF

Nov 2, 2020

Such important information for us all. This course was eye-opening and should really be taken by every Canadian. The course flows along nicely and is easy to navigate. I am better for having taken it.

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By Sonia G

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Jul 22, 2021

This is an extremely informative introduction to Indigenous people in Canada. This course truly makes you reflect on colonialism and consider how you will help to create a better future for all.

By Robert C

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Mar 9, 2021

A very valuable courese. Having been raised in a uniquely settler cuture, it was hard to understand Indigenous issues without first examining Indigenous world view and recent indigenous history.

By Amy R

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Jan 15, 2021

This was very informative. I learned things they never taught us in school about the fur trade. I feel like there's more to learn. I hope one day I can learn more. Thank you for the great course.

By Edward C

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Jan 12, 2021

This is a very comprehensive course that has given me a much better perspective on the issues affecting aboriginal people in Canada. This contains information that challenges so many stereotypes.

By gary d

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Dec 3, 2020

Thank you for this!

The first few opportunities asked if there was interest in registering or certification of the course. Attempts at finding this invitation have been unsuccessful. Can you help?

By Terri B

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Nov 15, 2020

Informative and very interesting. The course has shown how little the public education system teaches about indigenous history. Thank you for the opportunity to learn about true Canadian history.

By Jennifer T

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Oct 15, 2020

Very, very informative! I loved it. I am Metis but was raised by a European father. It has only been in the past few years that I am learning more about myself and my ancestors. Great course!

By Miranda R

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Oct 8, 2020

I thoroughly enjoyed this course! The modules were well laid out, informative and had just the right balance of information and access to material to do further more in depth research. Thank you!

By Jennifer S

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Mar 16, 2024

This was an excellent course! Thank you for bringing a different view of that of the public school system we all received. I believe all Canadians should take this at some point in their lives.

By Erin M

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May 17, 2022

Excellent course for those who are wanting to learn more; get some beginners knowledge on how 'things came to be'. Good overview on treaties and how 'Canada" came to be. Very fulsome overview.

By Deanna P

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Dec 10, 2021

I absolutely loved this course. I am a sixty year old woman who has lived in Canada all my life. I have learned so much about history of Indigenous Canada. Thank you for offering it for free.

By Trevor T

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Nov 5, 2021

Great overview of Indigenous issues in Canada, both historical and contemporary. This course is accessible, digestible and important to gain foundational knowledge of the Indigenous perspective.

By Jean E S

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Oct 1, 2021

An enlightening course - the content is well organized and presented and certainly gives one a lot to consider and digest. This should be part of the education of all young people who live here.

By Maureen D S

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Sep 1, 2021

Excellent introduction to Indigenous history and presence in so-called Canada, and gives you a great place to start digging deeper. Loved the way art was used throughout as part of the pedagogy.

By Czekajski C

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Aug 9, 2021

very interesting course. I am happy to have been able to take this program and learn about History from a native perspective. I recommand it. thank you for making it accessible around the world.

By queenLiz B

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Aug 1, 2021

really informative I am learning so much more that is never taught in grade school. Glad for the opportunity to get first hand information about Canadian history from the Indigenous perspective.

By Lyndsay H

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Jun 17, 2021

Thank you! This course was incredibly educational and brought history and truth in an unbiased way. I deeply enjoyed this course, which has inspired me to learn more about Indigeneity in Canada.

By Camilla C

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Jan 13, 2021

Very informative and interesting, with a large amount of source material communicated in a clear way and with a respectful approach. Would love to take more courses from this team in the future.

By Signe J

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Oct 27, 2020

This is an excellent course. I have recommended it to colleagues and friends. It has been a wonderful opportunity to gain new insights and perspective on Indigenous Canadian history and culture.

By Rhonda D b

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Oct 20, 2020

Learned so much! Highly recommend. Now when I read different articles, for example, the lobster fishery in Nova Scotia, it enrages because I now know that what is happening there is not right.

By Rebecca C

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Oct 13, 2020

Thank you for organising this thoughtful and interesting course. It has broadened my view of indigenous issues and has helped me gain a greater respect for the many nations that make up Canada.

By Sharon G

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Jul 29, 2020

The course was extremely well done and I learned so much. I have already recommended the course to several other people. Thank you for creating this course and making it available to everyone!

By Elizabeth F

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Apr 12, 2023

I found the course to be well constructed and thoughtfully put together. I have lived in Canada most of my life and yet in my 60's have learned a great deal through taking this course.

Thank you

By Christianne A

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Jul 4, 2022

I really learned a lot from this course. It was important for me to get a better understanding of our Indigneous History. I also appreciated the combination of reading material and visuals .

By Jorge C

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May 17, 2022

It has been a journy by Canada history which we do not know much about it, and the best is to know that resilience is a human quality, and indigenous culture is alive and is here to stay still.