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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 Wendy C F

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Nov 18, 2020

Thank you so much to Tracey Bear and her skillful team that created and delivered this primer course on Indigenous Peoples of Canada. I thoroughly enjoyed every module. I've also recommended this course to many friends and family, and sincerely hope many of them enjoy it too!!

By Cristina

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Oct 16, 2020

Indigenous Canada is a very well laid out course and has given me a very good overview of the history of Indigenous people in Canada. As I am an art teacher I enjoyed the reflections on art and how art /crafts were woven into the history and storytelling of indigenous people.

By Danielle L

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Sep 24, 2020

Excellent course that should actually be taught in schools. I hope enough people stumble onto this course as I did as it is something everyone in this country should study to get a better understanding about these issues that do affect all of us who deem ourselves "Canadians".

By jessica k

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Sep 15, 2020

I have really enjoyed this course, and am so glad that I was able to take advantage of this opportunity to learn more about both the history and the current complexities faced by indigenous people in Canada. This course was well organized, and I appreciated the format as well

By Collin B

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Jul 21, 2020

The course is absolutely fantastic. It will change your perspective and is very informative in the histories, art, and culture of First Nations. I would highly recommend this to anyone wanting to further their knowledge on Indigenous Canada and wanting to gain personal growth.

By Leanne M B

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Nov 21, 2021

Thank you for this course. It filled in many, many pieces of information about aboriginal people in Canada that was missing in my formal, European-based education. Now I have a fuller insight and knowledge about Canada because without the aboriginal piece, it was incomplete.

By Sheryl C

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Dec 6, 2020

I found this course extremely helpful in understanding the history of injustices towards the indigenous people, something my generation did not learn in school. It was touching and well presented and providing much time for discussion and sharing the knowledge with my family.

By Theresa B

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Sep 18, 2020

I enjoyed the course, but it made me realize its a long time since I was in Uni!!!

Sorry, can't help it - that ***!# spell checker has been at it again!!!

Looking forward to more of the same, and I plan to check out these artists - I'm from BC so Bill Reid is the hero!!!

By D K

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May 29, 2017

This course is one of the best courses I have ever taken on or off line. congratulations to the University of Alberta and to Tracey bear et al. Thank you so much for this outstanding course. And thank you for including Metis. It is hard sometimes to find ourselves. Thank you.

By Noel M

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Aug 16, 2024

Being Indigenous and taking the time to continue to educate myself on our past and present was a huge eye opener. My opinion , everyone in our country should take this course to better understand our country and to learn what our indigenous ancestors experienced. Miigwetch

By judie P

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May 1, 2023

I thought that this course was extremely interesting and sobering to learn more about what settlement, colonization and the dehumanization of the Indigenous people looked like. To strip an entire population of their land, language and way of life was savage, not the people.

By Mario F

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Nov 8, 2021

The course is an excellent overview of the diversity of indigenous cultures, history, art, resistence and resilience in the face of colonialism (past and current). Perhaps, in the future, it could include the 60 's scoop and more on indigenous literature, poetry, and films.

By Mary N

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Jul 3, 2021

Fabulous course. Comprehensive and well developed curriculum. Presented complex issues and detailed information in an interesting way. Have recommended course to many. Thanks for this important content. A good foundation to delve more deeply into Canadian indigenous peoples.

By Lorretta A W

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Mar 25, 2021

What a Great course!! I encourage everyone to take this course. I also think this course should be put into the high school curriculum. Understanding the Indigenous people of Canada is so important. They are the eyes, ears and knowledgeable protectors of our great country!!!

By Omar S

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Mar 14, 2020

The best course I've ever taken in a MOOC format. It open my eyes to think differently and dig deeper. It even inspired me to write about it back home, because the biggest shock for me, as a new immigrant was.... How do we not hear about any of this in the rest of the world?

By Melanie D

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Aug 8, 2017

The course was really the perfect balance of introductory material and more in-depth examples. I really appreciated the Indigenous-led content, the respect for context, and the different formats for learning. I will definitely be keeping the course notes to look back over!

By Michele d

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Dec 27, 2021

This introductory course has left me with an expanded understanding of the many issues facing Indigenous Canadians past and present. It has also left me wanting to learn more. Thank you very much to all those involved, for your time and generosity in providing this program.

By Deanna M

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Aug 31, 2021

My heart and mind are full with a new appreciation of the people who called Turtle Island home for 40,000 years before coloniztion called this part of that land, Canada. The course and instructors were insightful, and have helped me along my journey of allyship. Thank you!

By Ime E

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Aug 20, 2021

I love, love this course. This really gave me insight into the lovely Country of which I'm living in and the kindhearted Aboriginal people I come in contact with everyday.

I want to use this oppootunity to thank all the Professors , Reseraches who made this a huge success.

By Shannon B

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Jan 2, 2021

This was an excellent course to introduce the history and culture of Indigenous peoples of Canada. I took this course to better understand the history as it is now understood and to help unlearn materials that I learned in school as a child in Ontario in the 70's and 80's.

By Thipthida P

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Oct 24, 2020

Great course. The speakers seemed to be speaking a slow pace. Watching at 1.25 and 1.5 speeds helped. Some questions given in the quizzes were challenging and not as clear as they could have been and even after reviewing notes, they were still difficult to answer correctly.

By Shannon M

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Oct 16, 2020

I am an adopted Metis Woman reclaiming my heritage. I used to find applying for my Metis Status overwhelming. Now I know it was because I didn't understand my culture. Thank you for starting to fill in the gaps between my colonialized upbringing & the discovery of who I AM!

By Tony C

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Sep 16, 2020

This was a great course to capsule history of the Indigenous culture. I'm more aware of how things transpired from first contact. It's so unfortunate how the Indigenous peoples were treated and I'm very applauded with our governments who look beyond our Indigenous peoples.

By Valarie C

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Jul 27, 2020

I found this course to be both interesting and informative. I work with an indigenous population and this course has helped to broaden my understanding of this population’s history, thereby assisting me in my practice, especially my advocacy role. Thank you for offering it.

By Marina S

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Jun 7, 2020

I think everyone in Canada should be required to take this course. I have learnt so much, and am so blessed to have had this opportunity. This course has really opened my eyes, and this content should be seen as mandatory in all school curriculums. Thank you so much truly !