SO necessary. As a Filipino immigrant, I found the course materials simultaneously fascinating and very easy to relate to. I also grew up near a res, so would often get mistaken as aboriginal by the (predominantly white) locals. I had some notion of how deeply this content would impact me, but I had no notion of the magnitude. Very well done. Many heart-breaking and mind-blowing moments. Please keep up this noble work.

This is one of the most consequential courses I have ever taken - and may ever take. It has helped me better understand the colonial history of Canada and how it has impacted Indigenous peoples, and will change my perceptions of history and current events in a real way. Thank you for what the scholars and contributors did to make this engaging - I couldn't stop clicking on the next module because it was so interesting.

The content of this course was so clear, concise and enriching. I found myself reading up on more material following each lesson just to get more educated on the Truth of Indigenous people's history from their perspective. I would strobgly recommend this course to everyone who wish to hear, learn, share and understand the real history of First Nations People of Canada .

Thank you for the opportunity to be re-educated !

I thought the course materials were very good.

The topics were interesting and well presented.

I did have concerns with some of the course material as it was dated...ie statisical information over ten years old.

The multiple choice questions are terrible in my opion.

Just about every rule I have been taught when crafting a multiple choice question has been broken here.

The questions really need to be reworked.

Thank you!

Tim

I think this is an extraordinary course. However, I think the inclusion of the Art Course, with the same artist going over the same vignettes is repetitious. I would have preferred to see an interview with another artist that represented another medium, perhaps theater (I have seen some incredible indigenous plays).

I will strongly recommend this course to my collegues and students.

Thank you for putting this together.

I feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity to participate in this course. I was able to learn about Indigenous history and culture. I feel that much of this content should be added to the Canadian curriculum, and teaching the next generation the "other" side of the story, as it has always been very one sided throughout history. Finally voices are being heard, and together we can join together and create change.

Well thought out, very engaging and truly informative, this course began to fill a gaping .hole in my personal knowledge of the interactions of our native peoples with colonial governments.It has helped me to understand and appreciate the tensions that exist today as a result of a long history of both European and post Confederation Canadian abuse of power and neglect of treaties signed. Thank you for this insight.

I have a History degree from university of waterloo. A lot of the specific information in this course were aspects that I was already aware of, however, the way that this course is organized and the first person interviews/accounts used adds much more substance to the subject matter. I think this is an important aspect when learning about indigenous history and the indigenous experience before and after colonization/

This course was exceptional, and every Canadian needs to take it. Thank you so much for the attention to detail, the various perspectives and voices, and the artwork element. It has helped my "un-learning" of history, and I couldn't be more grateful for the way this course walked through uncomfortable, however incredibly necessary information about our shared history. Many thanks to Dr. Tracy and the entire team!!

I highly recommend this course. It provides the learner the best of both worlds; learning through reading and/or by audio visual. The course delves deep enough to cover the subjects, but also is able to pack a lot of learning into each module. Well crafted! A great course - and I wish all elected officials in any capacity and local gov't staff would take it; or at the very least, add it to their onboarding protocols.

This course is highly detailed and helpful to understand the history of the Indigenous people in Canada and their worldviews. I recently moved to Canada and this course supports me comprehend better the land and the background that I should know to live in peace and harmony with acceptance of the past.

I want to thank the University of Alberta for this course and the detailed knowledge transmitted through the videos.

This course was such a great way to learn about the history of Indigenous people in Canada. The settler perspective is often the dominant perspective in Canada's history. This course offered many opportunities to learn about the way colonialism dominates Canada's history. Anyone who takes this course will learn an immense amount of information that needs to be talked about more often in relation to Canada's history.

The Indigenous Canada course is informative and transformative. I take pride in knowing my history from the Non Indigenous perspective and I now see that what I learned through the educational system, is flawed. I have learned through taking this course to continue to educate myself and to take much more pride in myself in being First Nations. Thank you to all for the development of this course and its presentation.

Informative, creative and honest. Took this course to learn, engage and understand more of Indigenous culture in Canada and was not disappointed. It grew my understanding and helped me to reflect on the atrocities Indigenous people have suffered and began my reflection on how I can be responsible for supporting and further helping those of Indigenous culture within my community. Thank you for providing this course.

It is a fantastic course! I hope that some of it will be retained in my memory, I know that I will certainly understand more of politics for taking this course. I do want more information on the indigenous history of the East Coast, where my ancestors settled, and of Hamilton, where I live. There must have been a lot of work and discussion to arrive at the course content, Thank You for sharing your history , Arlene

I enjoyed this course very much. It answered many of the questions I've had rolling around in my head for years. I have gained a much clearer understanding of how colonialization has affected the First People and their culture. There is a sadness attached to it all that I can't verbalize yet there is a sense of hope and courage that shines through as well. I am grateful for the chance to take this course. Thank you.

I have enjoyed every minute of it. In the past, I have taken Canadian history courses and seminars with a focus on Indigenous history and culture, but this one has genuinely given me a different perspective, filled up certain gaps and answered questions. As a naturalized Canadian, I strongly believe that knowing the true history and social dynamics of one's (new) home is essential in order to feel like a part of it.

truly, a gift. Thank you all for creating this resource, and sharing it for everyone. I'm always trying to be a better Canadian, and a better human, and although some conversations and topics are tough to face, it is part of our duty to be the next generations that can make strides to correct our behaviour and further the (long overdue) process of reconciliation. Thank you for sharing these viewpoints and stories.

Very informative on all aspects. I'm glad I took this course. Living in Quebec, right across from Oka, this brought me a broader understanding to the First Nation history. I have always respected the first nations and their land. If there are any other courses about Indigenous Canada or North America I would definitely be interested in taking them. I really appreciated all the hard work from the three instructors.

This is the first course I have taken online and i found it fascinating. Learning the horrendous historical events the Indigenous Peoples had forced upon them by nation(s) that considered themselves superior. Sadly, some of that treatment still continues today in societies that insist all are equal!

I found that the presenters, modules, videos and course notes were very easy to follow. Well worth taking this course.

I have learned more than I could have imagined about Indigenous peoples' perspectives. I am now armed to pursue my education about the Indigenous Peoples of Canada. I will be doing more reading, discovering and pursuing discussions with my reading circles around the plethora of resources available to add to my base of knowledge. Thank you Dr. Bear and colleagues for this rich and captivating learning experience.

The course opened my eyes and mind to a history that I had never heard of in my many years of being a Canadian. I was completely engaged throughout and hated to hit the pause button. Thank you for taking the time and effort to create such an amazing tool for people like me who were never taught about Indigenous history in school, and for making it available at no cost. I will certainly refer my friends and family!

This course was done with great attention in giving true facts of our history with First Nations and how it greated the outcome and present state of our relationship with them in Canada. It was very well organized with attention allowing the student to work at their own timetable. It was an eye opener and allowed the student to truly understand the dynamics of colonalism and its devestating effects.

5 STAR rating!

This course was amazing. I have always considered myself informed and understanding of experiences of our Indigenous population and thought I was doing a good job advocating for my clients. I work in Health Care. I admit, I was ignorant. Thank you for your comprehensive, informative delivery of our Canadian history. I was impressed by your presentation of the historical facts in such an unbiased manner. Thank you.

The course offered me fresh perspectives on both historical and contemporary issues. I particularly appreciated having a different lens placed on the history I learned in school—so many things make more sense now. This is still the beginning of my learning journey, and the course laid important foundations for understanding various aspects, from political and judicial issues to treaty rights and systemic racism.