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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

JS

Oct 21, 2020

I really enjoyed the course! So much I didn't know about the history. I also didn't have a true understanding why there is so much discourse between Indigenous people and government. Total eye opener.

JB

Oct 10, 2021

This is a must for anyone, non-indigenous to Indigenous to complete. Should also be a part of the process to become a Canadian citizen. Very well done. I thank you for opening my eyes, mind and heart.

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By Karen R

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Aug 15, 2021

I have learned so much that it is hard to put all this into words. Thank you so much for offering this course, I believe every Canadian should take it as we need to understand so we can do better. It was a great mix of watching videos that were split up and easy to follow. Thanks again to all involved.

By David W

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Apr 24, 2021

Thoroughly enjoyed the course and course learning. Instructors were clear and concise in their presentations. Loved the art work and explanation on relevance to course content by Leah Dorian. Opened my mind about indigenous past, present and future thought process. Will recommend to others to register.

By Brenda j

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Jan 14, 2021

This was the first time I ever participated in a course like this. I am so happy that I did. I learned a lot of things that I never knew. Things that are not taught in the schools, especially when I grew up in the 50’s!

Keep up the good work. I wish this could be a part of every school’s curriculum!

By Shelley T

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Dec 20, 2020

I really enjoyed this course! There some glitches but the information was excellent. I liked that I could go back anytime to review and also the presentation changed up and also the narration with the highlighted written information was really helpful to keep me om task. I highly recommend this course.

By Darlene L

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Nov 28, 2020

Great course that opened up many areas I have since persued within Indigenous history. Made me think about my own families Metis connection and how it affected my family. I will continue to research some of these subjects you have discussed here to further my understanding of the Indigenous community

By John K O

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Nov 16, 2020

I found this to be a very informative and eye opening course. It was important to learn of the struggles of the indigenous peoples of North America and humbling to see how they have managed to maintain their distinction in a highly assimilative environment. Thank you for providing such an experience.

By Temwachi K

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Nov 4, 2020

This was a well curated course. I learned a lot more about the Indigenous people of this land that we call Canada and the way it is taught is very refreshing and challenges you to seek out more information to fill in the gaps. Thank you for offering this invaluable information that anyone can access!

By Jasmine S

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Nov 1, 2020

Exceptional course, I really enjoyed this (and wish there was a part two)! It showed me how many horrific gaps there are in my knowledge, and gave me just enough to start my own research trails. The presenters are informative and excellent, with fantastic art and interesting interviews. Very well done.

By Courtney C

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Sep 24, 2020

Incredible well-done course. This is a course that should be taught at the grade-school level, country-wide. Everything I had the opportunity to learn here is an important part of this country's history and is an important part of having a more well-rounded and full understanding of history. Thank you!

By Derek R S

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Oct 9, 2019

Very eye-opening for me. I grew up in Southern Alberta, which is very much Indigenous territory, so I grew up around Aboriginal people and know more about their culture than other people around the world do on average. But, even with that background, I learned lots, and as a result, I loved the course.

By Karen R

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Apr 1, 2022

Excellent course. I've gained a new understanding of how indigenous women were stripped of the dignity and rights they once had by colinization. This course, in whole, has further opened my eyes to the importance of the Indigenous people and thier vast role in the history of the land we call Canada.

By Claus G

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Sep 23, 2021

Learnt more about indigenous cultures in Canada I this 12-week course than I did at any point previously. Very well-balanced, some modules are a bit harder to get into (treaties, law, etc), but others are very captivating (Women and gender, cultural practices, art). Overall really enjoyed this course.

By Tracy G

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Sep 12, 2021

provides an overview of some elements that encourages further study. It also provides an indepth look at key points in history that provide individuals with key information missing from the education system. thank you for the opportunity to learn and further understand the plight of indigenous culture

By Chan C

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Aug 18, 2021

This was an excellent course, and I truly learned so many things. Very much appreciate learning more history from the Indigenous perspective. Easy to access the course materials and well sectioned to be able to take time between pieces to digest and get a more fulsome understanding of the information.

By Annemairi W

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Feb 28, 2021

This course is very informational and it presents a vital perspective in today’s world. I would suggest this course to anyone and everyone seeking to learn more about racism in Canada from an Indigenous perspective. Thank you to those who put this course together - I am forever changed for the better.

By Joanna G

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Nov 17, 2020

This course is incredibly informative and should be required for all Canadians. Although I learned much of this in university as part of my pre-service teacher training, it provides a succinct overview of much of the content I learned with the addition of exploring other topics such as gender and art.

By zoomrunner

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Sep 13, 2020

I feel so enriched to have taken part in the learning offered by this course. I commend all those involved in the research, production, narration and transcription of the course and look forward to the chance to learn even more in the future, should U of A develop any more Indigenous studies courses.

By Michele M

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Dec 9, 2022

Very informative and really enjoyed the course. I now have an even greater compassion and understandIng of Indigenous peoples. I really appreciate that the U of A has offered a course with such valuable life changing information. I've learned things that I will carry with me for the rest of my life.

By Em M

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Jan 17, 2022

This course was incredibly well done, interesting, and continually related the material to current indigenous issues, to put all that was learned into context. I learned so much that was missing from my secondary education in terms of Indigenous canadian history. I would highly recommend this course!

By Silvia T

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Oct 13, 2021

This course was a good introduction for me into understanding Indigenous topics.

- I appreciated that the course provided study notes summarizing the videos as I prefer to have notes in front of me to study.

- I appreciated the objective presentation of the material - it provided a good perspective

By Rebecca M

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Aug 13, 2021

Excellent course. So much valuable information gained through taking this course, that I, as a settler never was taught through history of Canada. I highly recommend this course to anyone living in Canada who is non-Indigenous. Loved the artwork that told the stories of the subjects from each module.

By Lynne A

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Aug 2, 2023

Excellent course! Presenting the actual facts of our history was eye-opening and certainly led to a deeper level of understanding of Indigenous perspectives in today's society. Bravo to the Faculty of Native Studies at the U of A for creating this course and making it accessible to all Canadians.

By Craig M

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Nov 2, 2021

This was truly an amazing course for me. I learned so much and am embarassed by how little I know about the trials and tribulations of the native people with whom I share this land with. Such an eye openier and a spark for me to be a better person. Thank you for allowing me to learn from all of you.

By Lauren H

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Jul 28, 2021

I found this course very helpful. I have done some studies in Indigenous Canadian Studies before, but found that the comprehensiveness of the course, and cyclical style of teaching to be very beneficial. I would recommend this to anyone looking to learn more perspectives and continue their learning.