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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Indigenous Canada by University of Alberta

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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

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.

JB

Oct 10, 2021

This is a must for anyone, non-indigenous to Indigenous to complete. Should also be a part of the process to become a Canadian citizen. Very well done. I thank you for opening my eyes, mind and heart.

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By Caroline E

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Mar 27, 2021

It is great to learn about everything that we have learned about, but it is jutst a very tough way to learn. It would have ben nice to have had more questions pop up throughout and have the content be more engaging.

By Jillian P

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Oct 25, 2018

There was a great amount of insightful information; however, I found the quizzes to be rather difficult. Many of the questions were worded in a way that made it nearly impossible to be 100% sure about your answers.

By Quinn J

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Jun 2, 2022

I did find it a bit light on details, so I found I didn't walk away learning much. But it's just an intro course, and I have no talent for sociology so ymmv. But I hope that later courses are more in-depth.

By Merridith T

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Sep 13, 2020

interesting and informative. Would have welcomed more information on worldview, culture and history of Metis and Inuit people with a comparison to Indian people. Perhaps this is offered in another course?

By D P

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Mar 10, 2022

Some information presented was quite predjudice against non-Indig peoples. Some broader perspectives would be good to include. Thank you. I learned some things and will continue to persue the subject.

By Chad B

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Feb 6, 2021

Good Course, I learned a lot.

I hope when they are taking time to review the content, quizzes, etc. there is someone who is able to correct all of the errors that were noted in the discussion forums.

By Leon S

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Oct 20, 2020

Very informative but the presentation is horrible. The lecturers just read out a slightly different version of the pdf instead of presenting freely. Very tiring. The interviews were great tho.

By Bradley S

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Sep 22, 2020

Many sections of the course were interesting (especially the early history related to the fur trade, etc.); however, some of the legal sections were a bit overwhelming and difficult to follow.

By Sara C

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Oct 24, 2021

I think that the course would be stronger with more emphasis on evidence and data than opinion. The first part was much better than the second part, which was nearly all theory and opinion.

By Joan C

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Aug 22, 2021

Most of the course was well done. However, it needs a good editor. Week 7 was particularly frustrating with repetition and disorganized presentations.

Overall, worthwhile. Glad I took it.

By ALBERTO P L

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Dec 17, 2020

He tenido muchas dificultades por NO disponer de los subtítulos en todos los videos Ni en los cuestionarios,por lo que,sintiendolo mucho, he decidido dejar el curso.

Gracias.

Saludos cordiales

By George G

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Sep 15, 2024

Information in later modules could have been presented more concisely. In some topics it seemed like perspectives were limited and controversial information was often glossed over.

By Heather J

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Jun 9, 2022

This course was a great overview of many areas of Indigenous Canada, however I found many of the videos too dull to maintain my attention. When other speakers were used, it helped.

By Jessie B C

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Dec 15, 2020

Beyond fantastic course on First Nations. I truly wish this was taught to me at an earlier age. Understanding First Nations and the history of this land is crucial in our education.

By Shylah P G

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Oct 8, 2020

was a great course learned a lot but I found the questions were a little hard because it used words I never heard of or seen before, should be something taught in the readings.

By Pepper S

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Nov 23, 2020

I had much higher hopes for learning of the indigenous history aspect of Canadian colonization. I found the course to systemically biased to be of much, if any credible use.

By Rose S

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Aug 5, 2021

I appreciate how balanced the course content felt, not an overly negative communication but highlighted positives and negatives of our Indigenous history in Canada.

By Waqqas H

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Sep 23, 2021

Seemed one-sided and I didn't learn much realistic/partical stuff like what happens on a reserve, the organization of the bands, etc. But I did enjoy the history.

By Riley B

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Jul 20, 2022

I wish the videos shared as much knowledge as the notes. I feel like the course itself deserves to be much longer but some knowledge is better than none.

By Jihene A

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Sep 15, 2022

Not engaging enough for readers. it can be simplified by focusing on the essentials. Too many details make you miss the main goal behind this course.

By Lloyd S

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Dec 13, 2021

While the topic was interesting, the format was not engaging. 12 lessons with the same limited interaction; video then quiz. It got a bit dry.

By Jermain M

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Jan 18, 2021

Thank you, I appreciate the the great deal of research that went into this course. It was thorough and delivered in a objective manner.

By Carl H

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Oct 20, 2020

Have tried twice to complete and submit comments but they've evaporated w/o me consciously pushing "submit" ...maybe you got them.

Carl

By Crystal B

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Dec 23, 2021

Content was excellent, I learned a lot!!!... but I struggled each time with tech challenges which brought significant frustration.

By Michelle V

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Nov 23, 2020

A lot of blanket statements and not a lot of evidence presented. Overall, it was very informative and eye opening.