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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 Sara S

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Oct 23, 2021

Thoughtful, thorough and well-paced. An excellent beginning introduction to Canadian Indigenous History.

By Glenda T

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Sep 15, 2021

This course was excellent, it brought me much new knowledge of Indigenous culture and Canada as a whole.

By Kim K

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Aug 25, 2021

Great course and presenters did a fine job! This information should be in our school system . Thank-you

By Tammy B

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Aug 22, 2021

Think of this as everything you never learned in school but really need to know about indigenous Canada.

By Katrina B

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Aug 11, 2021

I thourougly enjoyed this course~! Full of rich, valuable and important informaiton, highly reccomend.

By Liam M

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Aug 3, 2021

Very well presented. Filled with history and important cultural context. I highly recommend this course.

By Jocelyne C

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Jul 2, 2021

Very good course. Gave me a lot of understanding in the history and on going story of Indigenous people.

By Yuki S

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May 18, 2021

It was very informative. I liked that it comes both with video clips as well ass text script.

Thank you.

By Tania E

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Jan 17, 2021

Everyone living on N. America should take this course. It should be provided in all middle/high schools.

By Angela h

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Dec 29, 2020

My eyes have been opened. There is still much to learn but I'm glad that I began the process. Thank you!

By Sylvie P

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Dec 13, 2020

Thank you! This was an exceptional experience. This course has broadened my worldview. I am grateful.

By Jacqueline D

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Nov 30, 2020

It was a wonderful course that provided needed perspective and accurate information to settlers like me.

By Toni A B

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Nov 23, 2020

Learned a lot and having a huge part of my family's history unknown to me it means a lot too. Thank you

By Donna C

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Nov 7, 2020

Very much enjoyed the course. I would especially like to see another course dedicated to Indigenous art.

By Stephanie M

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Oct 27, 2020

This should be required education in Canada. It was fascinating, informative, and extremely eye-opening.

By Claire B

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Oct 9, 2020

Very good course, I'm glad to have learned this! As a nurse, I will use this information in my practice.

By Greg

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Sep 24, 2020

Very well organized, with regards to topics covered, and historical context to present. Clear, concise.

By Cynthia S

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Sep 15, 2020

This course is a must take for every Canadian as it teaches us the history that is not taught in school.

By Jeremy R

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Aug 18, 2020

Phenomenal course that covered a breadth of information but also kept things succinct and easy to follow

By Sarah D

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Aug 17, 2020

This is a great course for anyone who lives in Canad. Thank you for making this course. I learned a lot.

By Bonnie C

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Oct 26, 2017

This course gave me a great grounding in the history, issues, and future of Canada's indigenous peoples.

By Adele M

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Sep 27, 2017

A practical and thoughtful presentation of material that should be required knowledge for ALL Canadians.

By Ken S

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Dec 7, 2023

A fantastic course - I learned a tremendous amount of the history and impacts caused with colonization.

By Alice W

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Jan 31, 2023

Excellent course! Thank you for the opportunity to learn about Indigenous people of Canada. Loved it!

By Steph S A

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Sep 9, 2022

Thank you so much for the depth of this course. It was educational, and has inspired me to learn more.