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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

JH

Feb 13, 2021

Highly recommended - I have recommended it some of my staff who are interested in both taking the course and reading the materials. I should note they are First Nations and are as interested as I was.

LM

Oct 31, 2020

so grateful for the experience and the opportunity. I am richer for having participated. I am not interested in learning more about the indigenous people that lived/live in my area of the PNW (Oregon)

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By Rene D

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Dec 1, 2020

Very informative. From a Non-Indigenous person who lived across Canada is was very humbling reading the exp's Indigenous people went through in the development of our nation. Will recommend this course to many friends.

By Ed B

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Oct 3, 2020

Extremely well presented. Gives a clear and open view of the indigenous side of history. Give us all a chance to reassess our views and understanding of the origins and accomplishments of the original peoples of Canada.

By Stephanie C

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Jul 13, 2017

This course was an opportunity for me to re-learn the history of Canada. It gave me insight and understanding into past and present concerns, as well as an elevated appreciation of the Indigenous culture and resilience.

By Jason

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Sep 13, 2021

Very Knowledgeable Course, learned a lot of history that myself was un aware of. would recommended this course to my friends and coworkers to see the different Perspectives and point of views explained in this course.

By Scott M S

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Sep 3, 2021

Awesome, very informative. Really helped me understand the skewed history of Canada teachings from public school. This course really cleared up a few inconsistencies that I had become aware of over my scholastic years.

By Laura V

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Aug 17, 2021

This is exactly what needs to be taught in our public and catholic school system. I am so glad I found this oppurtunity to learn indigenous truth. Its opened my eyes to what my aunt and cousins have faced. Thank you!!

By Jalynne G

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Jan 30, 2021

The content was masterful, my only complaint is that I never received my certificate. That’s not the instructors fault, but I don’t know how to rectify it. I paid the fee to receive a certificate and never received it.

By kevin M

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Dec 7, 2020

It was a very well laid out course. Confirming many things I knew bits and pieces about and exploring new ideas and teachings that I had not heard of or be taught previously. Thank you for making this course available.

By Michele G

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Nov 7, 2020

This is a great course. I learned so much. I am humbled and I feel even more respect now for Indigenous Peoples in Canada.

Thank you for offering this course. I learned about it from a Facebook post from Daniel Levy.

By Shelley O

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Oct 25, 2020

Excellent course that provides and interesting overview of Indigenous Canada. There is much that I did not know and it was well worth my time to learn more about the people who live here and who were here first of all.

By Belinda H

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Sep 6, 2020

I enjoyed learning about the history of the indigenous people in Canada and coming to a clearer understanding of the issues that these people face in our country.

Thank you for making it so easy to follow and complete.

By Deborah N

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Aug 15, 2020

Loved it. I learned so much about Indigenous history in Canada. I recommend this course to anyone who wants to educate themselves. It's so easy to read and follow. Thanks so much to the U of A for creating this course!

By Dawn M

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May 18, 2020

I learned so much an appreciate the span of topics, knowledge, worldviews from across North America. I wish you were offering more courses about pre-contact time and about the changes during initial contact.

Thank you.

By Jackie S

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Sep 3, 2019

The detail of the course gives a very good insight into the impact of colonization on indigenous people which has helped me have a greater understanding and awareness of the complex issues facing our indigenous people.

By Sarah T

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Apr 19, 2023

A great starting point for learning about Indigenous history and the diversity of Indigenous cultures in Canada. The incorporation of artwork, interviews, and storytelling added a deeper meaning to the course content.

By Janet K

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Sep 7, 2021

Filled in so many gaps in my previous knowledge of Canadian history, while at the same time showing me that I still have a lot to learn. It has opened my eyes to the indiginous experience in this country. Thank you.

By Kaitlyn M

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Aug 11, 2021

Excellent course! This dives deeply into many issues that we are not taught in the government education system. Everyone needs to take the time to learn about Canada's history and how we can help bring about change.

By brenda n

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Mar 11, 2021

WOW it sure opened my eyes to the Indigenous struggles . this should be a mandatory course for high schools and schools of higher learning - Love d the presentations - were beautiful and at a great beginners level .

By Dorothy H

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Dec 20, 2020

Taking this course was an eye opening experience that I will share with friends and family. Because of my high praise of the content of the Indigenous Canada course both my sister are taking it. Thank you for sharing.

By Julissa R

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Nov 15, 2020

This was such a valuable learning of history in our shared lands. I'm grateful for the comprehensive framework that will allow me to continue to learn about Canada's Indigenous nations and put what I learn in context.

By Susan N

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Oct 7, 2020

I would highly recommend this introductory course - it's a great combination of video, text, interviews, and beautiful artwork and provides the context for our Canadian story, not just historical but the here and now.

By Shukla D

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Sep 15, 2020

It is a very insightful course to understand the indigenous communities of Canada . To get inspired from such thorough understanding and start researching on the indigenous communities of our own respective countries.

By Priscilla D

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Jun 28, 2019

Very informative course if you need an introduction to Indigenous history in Canada. The deadlines that were suggested were reasonable and the length of the quizzes were reasonable. Would recommend taking this course.

By Catriona H

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Jan 26, 2023

This was an amazing introductory course that gave perspective and better understanding to indigenous history, culture, and current topics. Thank you to the University of Alberta and all who helped create this course.

By Savanna S

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Jul 19, 2022

Thank you so much for an extremely informative and interesting course. I have learned so much about the past and present history and beleif systems of Indigenous Peoples, and am greatful to have had this opportunity.