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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

SW

Jun 23, 2021

Very informative, I really enjoyed this course. The perspectives presented were eye-opening, and it was nice to be able to learn more about Indigenous peoples and what they have endured on their land.

MJ

Dec 8, 2020

Thanks for teaching me a lot about indigenous history in Canada. I am inspired to learn more. I just finished Chelsea Vowel’s book, Indigenous Writes and I’m currently reading the summary of the RCAP.

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By Amy B

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Aug 22, 2017

I learned so much in this course! It was so very valuable. I knew I had room to improve on my knowledge of Indigenous Canadians but I hadn't realized how much I was missing. Thank you for this wonderful course!

By Nicole W

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Nov 1, 2022

The course was wonderfully paced so that learning all the information about Canada's colonialism and Indigenous People was able to be done in a way to really understand and absorb the important history of Canada.

By wai s

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Oct 30, 2022

I am a newcomer in Canada. It is an interesting and informative course. I have learnt a lot from it! Thank you for all the heard work to create this course. Everyone who lives in Canada should take this course.

By Donna F

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Aug 20, 2022

This course gives a very good Indigenous perspective, which most people do not know. I learned so many valuable pisces of the true history of Canada and will teach them more responsibly to my elementary students.

By Terry M

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Jan 31, 2022

I learned so much on this course. To say its a eye opener for a non indigenous person is a understatement. Very well done, lots of information and im looking forward to learning more after this course. Thank you

By Jim V A

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Jul 11, 2021

The course was comprehensive, in terms of Indigenous Culture, history and the impact of the actions of Europeans and Canadian government on Indigenous peoples. It was extremely informative and thought provoking.

By Dena B

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Mar 9, 2021

I really enjoyed this course and found it very helpful. I loved learning about our culture and our ancestors. I would love to see more of this present in our schools so our children are familiar with the history.

By Andi S

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Feb 23, 2021

Comfort and growth cannot co-exist and that is true for this course. But in the uncomfortableness lies the truth. I am honoured to have had the opportunity to learn more about the true history of Turtle Island.

By Steph M

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Jan 18, 2021

Wonderful course! I hope there is an update soon to include more recent examples to remind us all how important it is to support, listen to, and understand the people who cared for this land before it was stolen.

By Judy E

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Nov 18, 2020

It was a great pleasure to take this on line course. I've learnt so much and I'm proud to learn as much as I can and I look forward to more on line learning.

warm regards

Judy Everson Indigenous Author & Mom, Wife

By Holly T

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Nov 13, 2020

Very well put together, informative course. This history needs to be taught at the high school level to ensure more people know and understand the history of our indigenous people and the true history of Canada.

By Karen S

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Nov 12, 2020

I really enjoyed this course. I learned so much more than what was taught in school. I got the whole picture and what really happened.

Only wish that I had had the money to get the certificate when I started it.

By Simone H

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Oct 28, 2020

This is an excellent way to learn about the history of our shared land. As a settler, it made me reflect deeply about my responsibilities to Truth and to Reconciliation. I learned that my learning will never end.

By Tanya O

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Sep 27, 2020

This course was more informative then what I have learnt in school about Indigenous Canadian History. I am really grateful this course was offered. I have already recommended to a few people to take the course.

By Sujood T

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Nov 17, 2022

well informative, I am glad I took this course! thank you for making it accessible to those who cannot afford to take this during their degree and provide those who completed their degree a chance to learn more!

By Barbara E

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Sep 28, 2022

I am grateful this course was developed! I believe this is something all Canadians (who are old enough to have been educated in our false, colonial curriculum should learn a more honest history of this county.

By Bryce S

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Sep 15, 2022

Exceptional intro course! really looking forward to starting to learn more about First Nations Peoples and hope I can find some more educational material that relates speciffic to more local examples here in BC.

By Pauline M

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Apr 18, 2022

Hi, I'm glad I took this course. I learned so much. It was a lot of information and so much more than that. It took me more time than it stated to complete each week, but that is the way I learn. Thank you.

By Helene S

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Mar 12, 2022

I learned a lot from this course. I wish we had the chance to go in more depth. The conversations were all very interesting. My eyes have been opened about many things and I am so grateful for this knowledge.

By Laurence C

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Dec 23, 2021

This is the type of content that should be representated in the High School curiculum. Knowledge is power and we must learn the true history of Canada in order to reconcile Indigenous communities and colonisers.

By Jonathan A

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Sep 26, 2021

What an amazing course filled with information that i feel everyone should partake in to better understand indigenous peoples history, struggles, and continued battles to preserve there land, values and culture.

By Rekker F

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Sep 15, 2021

So informative and well done! I feel that I have gained more of an understanding of indigenous culture, worldview, and history while recognizing the devastating impact of colonial culture upon our First Nations.

By Shahitha M

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Jul 29, 2021

Excellent course that provides a great foundation for learning about Indigenous cultures and worldviews. This course was eye-opening and should really be taken by every Canadian. I highly recommend this course!

By Be G

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Jun 30, 2021

So helpful and wonderfully administered. This makes me proud of the institutional efforts to enact pillars of the TRC and hopefully, this education will bolster my actions and duties as a settler in this nation.

By Paul H

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Jun 18, 2021

I thought I knew a great deal of the [Canadian] First Nations history and story. I was wrong! This was very well prepared and presented. I am that much better for taking this course as a Canadian. Thank you.