I found this course very well designed and the presenters were easy to listen to and understand. I was able to be focussed as the information was being presented. I loved the personal interviews and stories shared. I learned alot about other First Nations groups/peoples/culture/teachings/art, etc.

I look forward to other topics/courses reflective of the Indigenous culture.

Wela'lioq (thank you very much

April

A fantastic course ! This course was so informative and one I wish we were taught in all schools. The readings, and lecture notes were well-written and easy to follow. The quizzes at times, were challenging, but it was great they allowed you multiple opportunities to learn and try again. Thanks, University of Alberta and all those involved in making and producing these lectures, readings, lessons and videos.

Provides insight and understanding of Indigenous worldview and culture and the historic and lasting impacts of colonialism. Non-indigenous Canadians would benefit from learning about the legacy which materially benefits them in perpetuity and the opportunity to share and come to some understanding of the experience and lived reality of Indigenous peoples. Presented with pride and reverence. Thanks to all.

This course was moving and thought-provoking. I had previously participated in a Kairos Blanket ceremony so I was totally interested in taking this course. It was extremely professional and very thorough. The lectures were great and the collages that each section had were absolutely amazing in the symbolism that each component represented.

I am not sure how to thank you for this information and experience.

This course is essential learning for all Canadians. I'm an immigrant and so did not experience the history my my K-12 schooling. I am much more thoughtful, knowing the history, when I read news articles about First Nations issues. The course was well rounded and substantive. Thank you to all who participated in the reserach and delivery of this course. From Tricia in Vancouver, age 70 and still learning.

Thank you so much for offering this course so publicly and freely. I have learned a lot about the history of the land and have a different perspective now. As an elementary teacher, a Canadian, and an ancestor of immigrants, it is my responsibility to share my knowledge and new perspective. This should be mandatory course for all teachers, and ideally ALL high school students. With much gratitude, Jessica

This was an excellent introduction and overview to Indigenous perspectives in Canadian history and more contemporary issues. It inspires me to learn more. As I learn about First Nations leadership models, worldview, social mores, spirituality, and respect and responsibility for the land, the more I think settlers sadly missed an opportunity to adopt and share attitudes of great benefit to life on earth.

This was an excellent course that provided very interesting, multidimensional view of some important topics relating to Indigenous peoples in Canada. I left the course with more (and better) knowledge than I started with, and I would love to learn more about this very large, very interesting and very important subject. Thank you to the faculty, presenters and everyone who collaborated to offer this course.

It was so powerful influencial course that I was driven faster than the required time to complete the weeks modules. I am currently working on restorative justice and practice in academic medicine in developing relationship between doctors and patients for patients safety and satisfaction. This course helped me to get into the depth of knowledge regarding restorative justice and practice in ancient period.

I enjoyed this course immensely from beginning to end! Never a dull moment, so much information, such truth and very eye opening. I look at the Indigenous community with a much different lens than when I first started the course. Although I am Metis' myself, I did not have the "whole" cultural background that I've learned through this wonderful course. Thank you for bringing such incredible insight. Merci'

Thank you to the teachers and all contributors to this course. I've learned so much. This gave me a much better sense of the ongoing battle that ingenious peoples continue to fight for in order to reclaim their culture and have their honest histories told. I, for one, wish to be an allie and will continue to educate myself in order to better understand. Thank you so much for your help in this journey!

Very interesting, learned a lot, great presenters. Excellent course to take to become acquainted with the current state of indigenous affairs. Also provided a perspective that I had previously not been exposed to. Would benefit greatly from a more dynamic presentation of the content--while the videos are well-done, delivery felt very static after the first few modules and made it difficult to stay focused.

This is a comprehensive introductory course on Indigenous Peoples in Canada. I am very grateful for the time, effort, care, and attention to detail that has gone into its creation. The truth as I see it, is that every Canadian, new, and old alike, should have this education and knowledge in their own personal learning tool kits. Well done and I will recommend to as many people as I can. Many thanks, Colin

I've learned a lot from this course! I appreciated the insights from the Indigenous presenters. I heard about this free course on Orange shirt day. I am of Metis desent and valued learning the history of Indigenous people in Canada. I didnt have this opportunity in school. I recommend this course to anyone wanting Indigenous perspective on the history of Canada and some understanding into current affairs.

As a non Nation member who works at a First Nation Government in a leadership role this course provides much context to the impacts of colonialism that exist today. Context is important and plays a key role in how communications are received and provided. Great course. This course due to its required generalizations to cover all of Canada also provided a path into more specific and localized learning.

Thanks a lot to the Faculty of Native Studies for creating such rich, wide view and detailed course about Indigenous culture. Hope to see the continuation in the field of Modern Spiritual and Mental health practices as well about Aboriginal veterans, Education of the Youth and International cooperation. I would like to spread First Nations culture in my country for the new generation. To all my relations!

This was an Incredible course!! Very thorough, clear, easy to understand and although a few of the quizzes I had to do over it made me realize that just because this is a free course does not mean it is easy:) Thank you to the Instructors and to the University of Alberta. This will add to my knowledge of Indigenous Culture, values, beliefs, holistic way of life and connection to the land.

Rose Ann Swanson

The course was excellent; informative, inspiring and at times moving. The module on Residential Schools was hard to watch at times. Overall the course was a terrific grounding in the subject, particularly for me as a complete newcomer. The structure and organization was very well thought through and flawlessly executed. The audio and visual content added vital dimensions to the overall immersive feel.

Wow! history is crazy. thank you for this course. it's very powerful. At first some little mistakes slowed me down, but once I turned that off and paid attention to the big picture taking shape, i could appreciate the richness. I ended up needing more time to read more current and historical stories. Keep up the great work. This is something Canada and the world really needs to know (as I'm sure you know)

This was the primer I required and the beginning of learning more. The lessons were engaging, and informative. The interactive art piece was a highlight, giving credence to the the past in the present together. There was a lot of information and much that I did not learn from text books in school in the 1960's. I was on a class trip to Expo '67 and learning the context of the Pavillion was fascinating.

The course was an excellent opportunity to build on my existing knowledge which deepened my understanding of indigeneity. The modules provided new terms to portray concepts with that were more accurate and meaningful. Also, the art work, interviews and information presented has critically supported me with different tools so I can approach the topic of Indigenous culture with my students in multiple ways.

Спасибо за этот курс ! Этот курс был очен познавателен и интересен! Я получила новые знания о коренных жителях Канады, расширила свои кругозор. Несомненно, это очень важная информация ! Я восхищаюсь мужиством и отвагой в защите свои земли, своего прошлого и настоящего, верой в лучшее, в желание быть услышенными !!! Спасибо преподавателям курса и всем причастным к нему!!!

I really enjoyed taking this course. It was presented in a very easy to follow method. It was a real eye opener for me and now I have an understanding of the tragedies that the Indigenous people have endured over the years since colonialism began. I am also aware of how rich and vibrant the Indigenous culture is. Their connection to the land and nature as a whole is to something we should all aspire to.

I did not want this course to end - the material was presented in an accessible, interesting way and the subject matter was so thought provoking that I found myself seeking out additional reading in between. I am extremely grateful to have had this opportunity to learn more, even though so much of the history is extremely unsettling. But so important. Sincere thanks to Dr.Bear and everyone else involved.

Excellent course, exam questions were a bit subjective and really had to read and re-read to ensure the answer, Module 12 question on how many PNIAI members, they were often called the group of 7 but only Janvier spoke about the group of 8 including Reid - so I answered 7 but the answer was 8. Other modules had similar type questions as well, but overall I was very satisfied with the course. Great Job!