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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

MJ

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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.

LH

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I thoroughly enjoyed this course in the the way it is presented and the information given. It expanded my knowledge and insights of indigenous history, culture, and knowledge, as well as so much more.

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By Kim L

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Jan 3, 2021

I highly recommend this course to everyone! It was so informative and I deeply appreciate the opportunity to learn from these teachers.

By Trevor Z

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Nov 22, 2020

Very educational. Great course to take to improve your knowledge, or help with employment. I recommend taking time to take this course.

By Lisa n

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Oct 2, 2020

WOW. I think every canadian should take this course. In fact, there is so much in here, I think I should take it again. Thanks so much.

By Victoria C

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Sep 3, 2020

Excellent Course. I particularly enjoyed the way this course highlighted Indigenous perspectives and contributions in Canadian history.

By Joan M I

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Sep 1, 2020

Loved the videos, art, and history. Truly amazing to be able to learn this important and vital information about the Indigenous People.

By Susan B

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Jul 4, 2023

so wonderful. Coarse was very helpful and touching. Alot of thi is I didnt even know about. Definitely something to remember Miigwetch

By Heather W

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Dec 10, 2022

Enjoyed this certificate course and have learned a great deal about Indigenous people. I highly recommend everyone to do this course .

By Sherry W

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Nov 17, 2022

Thank you for creating such an informative and well-taught course. I learned a tremendous amount. Thank you for providing it for free.

By Megan S

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Nov 15, 2022

Very informative! I found the speakers to be engaging and it was an excellent blend of historical information and contemporary issues.

By Debora S

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Sep 24, 2022

I really enjoyed taking this Course. It gave me so much knowledge that I did not have. I will promote it when ever I can.

Thank you

By Chloe A

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May 27, 2022

I wanted to understand more about the country I live in and the complex history it has. Thank you all for this amazingly clear course.

By Hal B

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Nov 29, 2021

Learned a lot about Indigenous Canada which I will continue to do. This is a very good way to start. I learned so much, thank you.

Hal

By debbie j

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Sep 7, 2021

I learned so much that should be taught in school. I feel better educated and ashamed that Canada neglected this part of our history.

By Dorie P

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Jul 29, 2021

Excellent summary of important topics. It should be required learning at school, as part of the curriculum for all Canadian students.

By Aryn B

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Feb 4, 2021

Eye-opening for the new, and informative for the not-so-new. An excellent foundation for Indigenous studies, led by Indigenous people.

By Kevin J

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Jan 12, 2021

This was challenging and opened my eyes to an aspect of Canadian culture and political milieu that I was not familiar with previously.

By Namendra A

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Jan 1, 2021

It's an amazing course designed with so much knowledge. I highly recommend it to candidates who want to learn about Indigenous Canada.

By Deleted A

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Dec 18, 2020

I truly appreciated the opportunity to gain a better, although not perfect, understanding and appreciation for the Indigenous peoples.

By Nicole W

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Dec 11, 2020

AMAZING course!! I learned so much, and have so much more to learn. Thank you for putting this together, it was helpful and inspiring.

By Eva

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Nov 16, 2020

Wow! This was an amazing, eye opening, course. It was very informative and I learned so much.

This should be curriculum in all schools!

By megan c

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Nov 12, 2020

Gives you a much more in-depth view of indigenous culture, history, an strife that is not taught to us in our grade school text books.

By Celina R

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Oct 25, 2020

A very informative course which helps learners understand indigenous perspectives and history. Every canadian should take this course.

By Kassandra S

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Aug 11, 2020

I really enjoyed the thorough and thoughtful presentation of facts. Very insightful and moving. Inspired me to continue to learn more.

By Anthony L

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Jul 29, 2020

A great course with a strong indigenous perspective. My only concern is that there are oddly worded or vague questions in the quizzes.

By Keeley S

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Jun 5, 2022

Really liked the storied and art and pictures used to help teach. Liked hearing from real people and their experiebces, the art work