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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 Katelyn R

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Feb 29, 2020

This course was incredibly well done and eye-opening. The information provided in each topic was fitting to the goal and gave beneficial details creating a connection with the material and an individuals voice. I wish my Grade system Education had taught me this.

By Corrie-Jo R

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Aug 16, 2024

Great thorough introduction to the issues surrounding the diverse indigenous culture in Canada. From historic events to contemporary modern day social issues this course provided an inspiring and interesting foundation of knowledge of our nations first peoples.

By Claire G

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Jun 24, 2022

I really enjoyed this course! I have many First Nations & Metis friends and have experienced a lot of their culture of the Plains Cree. I love it all! I learned so much more about many other indigenous people of Turtle Island. Thank you for this experience.

By Gillies M

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Nov 22, 2021

Thank you. I've just completed the last module and Thomas King's words are on my mind: "Don't say in the years to come that you would have lived your life differently if only you had heard this story. You've heard it now." I intend to act on what I've learned.

By Mia S

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Sep 26, 2021

This course was well-thought-out and informative. My favourite part was the art that was commissioned specifically for this course to represent the main topics that were discussed. It really brought the history and culture of Indigenous people in Canada to life.

By Sophie B

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Aug 11, 2021

I very much enjoyed the course and appreciated the generosity of content, thank you. I think the end of modules questions need a fair amount of revisions as they are confusing. Once the course is completed, it would be useful to obtain a set of correct answers.

By Erin M

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Jul 29, 2021

Amazing course that should be mandatory learning for every Canadian. I can only hope my children will be properly educated on the history of colonization and Indigenous Peoples. This course was a pure gift. It is the first step for me in a journey to learn more.

By Sarah H

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Dec 30, 2020

This course blew me away. It provided a foundational base of knowledge to the history of Indigenous peoples in Canada, and provided me with a deeper understanding of importance of protecting Indigenous rights. This should be a mandatory course for all Canadians.

By John T

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Nov 16, 2020

Thank you for an outstanding course! I really learned so much about our First Nations history, people and culture. My new perspective will help me teach students at my high school. The teachers, videos, art, lesson transcripts were all wonderful. Take care. John

By Reina S

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Nov 2, 2020

This was an incredible course, and it was such a gift to learn from these teachers. Valuable wisdom about everything from ethical non-interference to environmental resource management & gender studies abound! This should be required learning for North Americans.

By Nicole V

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Sep 2, 2020

Terrifically informative. This course educated me, shocked me, and opened my eyes to aspects of the realities Indigenous people face in our country today and how they came to be. I have so much more to learn and am grateful for the teachings provided. Thank you!

By Andrea P

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Oct 17, 2019

Excellent, thorough content. I have taken other indigenous studies courses but I found this content both engaging and accessible, and highly relevant. I think this course is a must for all settlers and is a good CE requirement for those in the public services.

By Sandra L

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Apr 18, 2022

I thoroughly enjoyed taking this course and found myself wanting to learn more. I was at times shocked, disappointed in our past but above all else, learning to empathize and make a vow to understanding more of the Indigenous journey in Canada. Great program.

By Jennifer Y

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Apr 11, 2022

Thank-you - Miigwech!

I learned a lot from this course but more importantly, I gained another perspective of Canada's history. The pace and variety of course materials was very well done and I feel the topics covered a good, broad overview of Indigenous Canada.

By Sara F

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Dec 2, 2021

This was an amazing course. it opened my eyes to so many things and has giving me a much better understanding and respect for the Indigenous communities that were the true founders of this country. This should have been my history classes growing up! Thank you!

By Julie S

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Aug 5, 2021

This course was a well rounded introduction in Indigenous Canada. comtent was organized and presented in a logical, informative way that allowed me to gain a better understanding of Indigenous history, experiences and impact on current communities and members.

By Carl S

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Aug 3, 2021

Every person living in the Western hemisphere should take some kind of course on Indigenous culture and history, paricularly of the first inhabitants from the region where they live. All non-indigenous inhabitants in the Western hemisphere live on stolen land!

By Robin M

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Jul 2, 2021

Thank you for providing this educational experience. I learned a whole bunch of things I wasnt aware of before and expanded knowledge I did already have. I believe this course is important for all Canadians to take as we work towards Truth and Reconciliation!

By Ashley W

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Jun 20, 2021

I absolutely loved this course! It opened my eyes to the indigenous culture! With everything going on at the moment I believe we need to be better educated in our history the good and the bad! I would recommended this class to everyone! I already have actually.

By Jack C

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Nov 22, 2020

Thank you all for your hard work and your introduction to so many new perspectives to look into and to learn from. Peoples and places, times gone and times to come, with a good bit of luck and action, hopefully yours is an influence that will help many to grow.

By Paula D

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Nov 21, 2020

This was a very enlightening and interesting course. I learned a lot about the history, treaties, traditions, plight and culture of Indigenous people. Thank you. I am anxious to learn more. I liked the way it was set up so you could read along as you listened.

By Courtney D

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Nov 13, 2020

This course was life changing! It was incredibly moving and informative and I didn't want it to end and that as sparked something in me to keep learning and doing more for the indigenous people of Canada. Thank you for giving me and the people this opportunity!

By Perry F

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Oct 4, 2020

I believe that the school system should embrace these studies at the very early stage of all children starting school and it should also be included in the current immigration testing system for any new looking to migrate to Canada to make Canada as their home.

By Kerri P

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Sep 25, 2020

As a UK citizen, I knew very little about the Indigenous people of Canada. I'm really pleased that I took this course - it was well put together, extremely interesting and I have a much better understanding of the Indigenous tribes of Canada, and their history.

By Megan F

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Sep 19, 2024

Excellent, well written and spoken course. The art is a beautiful addition, and this is a fabulous tool to learn more about Indigenous culture in our country. I particularly enjoyed the views on Western/Indigenous law; there is a lot to learn from that lesson.