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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 Steve L

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Nov 9, 2020

This course really opened my eyes to the poor education given to the children of settlers even today. We need some of these stories to make it into the current education system to help break the cycle of continuing colonialization thinking to a more truthful and collaborative way of being and living with all the first nations peoples.

By Mary A F C

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Nov 7, 2020

The course was very interesting and had comprehensive information. The videos were presented well and I have learned many things. It was definitely one of the best courses I have taken and has peaked my interest to learn more. I very much appreciate all the work that went into creation of this. Thank you to all who made this possible.

By Corrie A

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Nov 6, 2020

This course provided really opened my eyes to a version of Canadian history I'm ashamed to say I didn't grow up knowing much about. I am so pleased to have something like this available and to keep learning, growing and moving forward. The course notes will also serve as a valuable reference and talking points with my kids. Thank you!

By James R

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Mar 15, 2021

This was extremely interesting and informative. The course contained much detail without being too "heavy." It was a solid start to me becoming more educated about my own history, and hearing some of the first "truth" I have ever been exposed to regarding the First Nations. I highly recommend this course for all non-native Canadians.

By Lindsey F S

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Nov 21, 2020

This is an excellent course; all parts of it are amazing! I have learned so much about Indigenous history and I'm very grateful to have had this opportunity. Thank you very very much to everyone who worked at putting this all together. I'm excited to recommend this course to all of my family and friends.

Sincerely,

Lindsey F. Salkeld

By Kim S

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Nov 9, 2020

This was an amazing course! The content was very complete, I took copious notes. The weekly quizzes and class notes were well done and the video delivery was excellent. The weekly youtube discussions also provided more insight into the topics and I loved seeing the development of the relationship between participants. Very well done.

By Jacqueline K

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Feb 4, 2020

Super informational! Lots more legal and socio-cultural impact analysis than I was expecting, or usually receive in my education. Super insightful and teaches much more in-depth than I've ever gotten through the school system. Would love to learn more about the scientific and medical advances that were made or buried with colonialism

By AJ

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Jul 25, 2019

Fascinating course with great instructors. Each unit goes into plenty of depth on each topic, it doesn't just skim. I especially liked the last unit on modern indigenous art which I knew nothing about, now I have a lot of new artists to enjoy. I will definitely be checking out more courses from the University of Alberta. Thank you!

By Žaneta B

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Dec 13, 2020

It was one of the best courses I have taken. I have learned a lot about Indigenous peoples and history of Canada related to the First Nation peoples. I would love to continue studying this topic in the future. I highly recommended this course to everybody. In my opinion, it should be mandatory in Grade 12 for all students in Canada.

By Donald N K

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Oct 12, 2020

I am a transplanted European settler (in Canada 3 generations) with a lifelong Metis partner and 2 wonderful daughters who are diverse and proud of their heritage. Both daughters have careers supporting Indigenous programs and they have taught me much. I am so glad to have had this opportunity to add to my learnings......thank you!

By Albert K

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Jul 26, 2023

An extremely interesting and informative course on the history of Canada. I learned a lot of new things for myself! Carefully selected material, lecturers' style of speech, musical and graphic-artistic accompaniment create a special atmosphere during training. I saw a lot of common analogies with the history of my country, Ukraine.

By VERA C B P

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Mar 24, 2022

I think this Course is a really complete way of dealing with complex topics inside the greater subject of Aboriginal matters in Canada. It gives all kind of people a clear and detailed explanation of the concepts involved in every subtopic. For me, it was interesting, challenging, surprising and I liked the way it was organized.

By Kirsten K

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Apr 21, 2021

Every Canadian should take the time to take this course. It was refreshing to learn the history from Indigenous peoples' point of view. It is definitely an overview but gives on lots of information to think about. I have learned so much and will start exploring and learning more about many of the points brought up in the lectures.

By Karen N

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Jul 20, 2020

This 12-week course takes the learner on a journey of understanding of the Indigenous peoples of Turtle Island. Elaborating enough on the history and current issues to encourage the learned to delve into a deeper understanding of the past, current issues, and forge toward activism for future change. I highly recommend this course.

By Mary S

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Jun 30, 2022

I thoroughly enjoyed this course. I was drawn to all the videos, especially on the arts. As a musician I would have loved to had more information on indigenous music.

I enjoyed the format for this course and will be looking into further courses.

Thank you.

Mary Styles , Library Technician for the Upper Canada District School Board.

By Camille S

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Oct 2, 2021

I'm so glad I committed to taking this course. I learned so much and enjoyed learning about First Nations culture, history and their contact with settler communities. I also learned a lot about my self, my world views and became consciously present that I am a settler of 2 countries in my life time and the ramifications of that.

By Carly R

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Jun 23, 2021

Amazing course! I enjoyed having the option of watching the videos, reading the material or both. I learned so much about Indigenous Canada, more than I could ever expected. I have found a deeper and more meaningful understanding to the relationship with Canada- a very eye-awakening experience that all Canadians should experience.

By Tom S

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Jun 3, 2021

I learned a great deal more about our Indigenous colleagues, neighbours, friends and family members. This includes elements of world views and core values I had been unaware of. This new information places the daily news of advances in the inclusion of First Nations to our scheme of nation building and economic growth strategies.

By Jennifer H

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May 3, 2021

Exceptional course! Should be mandatory for all Canadian students.

The only issue I had was that the transcripts are riddled with errors. As a hearing person, I had no issues but any deaf or hard of hearing individuals would be negatively impacted.

Thanks you Indigenous Canada for this incredibly researched and informative course!

By William H

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Oct 25, 2020

I am an 88 yr old retired military veteran of 34 years,this course should be included at grade 12 in all provinces of Canada. I am interested in receiving a certificate for 65.00 dollars.please advise me at wwchump@gmail.com I highly reccommend this course.......how many people are in the group of 7?. Cincerly. WWC Humphrey CD

By Hannah G

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Sep 9, 2017

Excellent course. I'm glad to have found such an engaging way to start to learn about the Indigenous histories of Canada. I was recommended the course by several friends, and recommended it to several more, and I know they are really enjoying it as well. I particularly loved the artwork commissioned for the course. Thanks so much!

By Patti W

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Feb 20, 2022

This course provides extensive information, allows for a flexable study schedule and is motivating to continue learning of our Indigenous people. I truly hope for a massive curriculum overhaul in our elementary and secondary education systems to (finally) assimilate these teachings and facilitate a knowledge base for all of us.

By Nora J B

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Sep 10, 2021

I learned so much about the history of Canada's first peoples and the important role they continue to play in creating a country we can be proud of. As a colonizer there were times when I was ashamed of the self-righteous claims we have made to be an inclusive, welcoming country - we still have a looong way to go to achieve this.

By Haniely P

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Feb 4, 2021

As a settler of Turtle Island, this course has really helped me understand the history of this land and Canada through the Indigenous perspective. It also made me reflect in my own personal indigeneity as a person of colour. Thank you. Every immigrant to Canada should take this course. I've been sharing this course to my friends.

By Joel P H

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Sep 18, 2020

I loved the course, so in-depth on many of the past and current issues in our Country. I try my best to learn from the past and make up for what we colonizers have done. The biggest step is to learn about what we did and make amends from there. I almost strive to help people see the wrong in their judgements of the First Nations.