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.
By Selena P
•Sep 20, 2021
I am from Spain, so besides the residential schools' issue, I was completely unaware of most of the information that was provided and I would recommend anyone who is trying to be a better ally to enroll, participate and know more about the people you support.
By Linda P
•Sep 12, 2021
This was an excellent starting point. I appreciate the added resources to further explore. I enjoyed the variety of presenters each week, and the art work, visuals and music. I recommend this course to anyone interested in learning about Indigenous Canada
By Meaghan S
•Aug 21, 2021
I learned so much from this course, and in the wake of the discovery of residential school grave sites it was more relevant than ever to take it. I'm going to continue to learn about the Indigenous peoples of Canada and what I can do to facilitate reparations.
By Patrick H
•Aug 21, 2021
Extremely important course now more than ever as we head into a new period of developing relations between Euro-Canadians and the first peoples of the land. Ignorance of Indigenous issues renders colossal disservices to both Indigenous and settler populations.
By Katharin P
•Jun 11, 2021
Great learning at a really good pace. It was interesting and easy to follow, even if the topics themselves were sometimes difficult. I would recommend this course to others as an initial step in understanding Indigeous peoples and their experience in Canada.
By Scott S
•Nov 29, 2020
This course was a great jumping off point to help me explore how to decolonize education. I liked the detail that the presenters went into (just the right amount, and leaving deeper digging for individuals). Thanks so much for this rich learning opportunity.
By Cherie F
•Nov 22, 2020
Before this course, I thought I had an idea of Indigenous history and current challenges, but I really didn’t know a thing. My eyes have been opened! Thank you so much to the people who put this enlightening course together. Their efforts are much appreciated.
By Colin M
•Oct 21, 2020
A very generous offering. The minimum background knowledge for anyone settled & settling in "Canada". Greatly appreciated the accessibility and quality of this course, which engages the most pertinent and pressing issues of our past, present, and future times.
By Stasia M
•Oct 11, 2020
I really enjoyed taking this course and highly recommend it.
It is shameful how little I knew about the Indigenous People of Canada, and this course was only the start of my learning journey and how I can be a better ally to Indigenous and marginalised people.
By Harmony G
•Aug 27, 2020
I absolutely love the design and content of this online course. I will definitely recommending it to my friends, family and colleagues. I love how it has a range of interactive components and that it covers historical as well as current day content. Thank you!
By Kirk M
•Apr 22, 2022
I have learned so much by taking this course, living close to first nations my entire life in the Lək̓ʷəŋən unceeded traditional territory my close relationships have all most disappeared, now I have a good place to start the work on renewing those.
Thank you
By vicky c
•Dec 3, 2021
This course is an introduction to learning more and being open to hear and relish the history of indigenous members of Canada. I appreciated the content as being very diverse, descriptive, interactive in holding my attention and sharing such important truths.
By Sherry M
•Sep 14, 2021
I wasn't very aware of what the settlers have done to the Indigenous People and this course was a great introduction to the horror of how they were treated. Every Canadian should take this course and learn how badly they have been and continue to be treated.
By Josh S
•Aug 29, 2021
This course material was easy to engage with, insightful and accountable for a history that has been missed by the public education system. I am grateful to have the opportunity to learn about indigenous cultures from professionals in their field. Thank you.
By Alana M
•Oct 20, 2020
Thank you to everyone involved in making this course. I learned so much and will take so much away from what was shared throughout. Hopefully more people will sign on and take it so that positive changes can be made towards the Indigenous Peoples of Canada.
By Brenda R
•Sep 14, 2020
I had very little knowledge of Canada's Indigenous history or current situation before doing this course.. I learned a ton and have a much broader appreciation and desire to be an ally. The course is a good overview and is easily digestible and informative.
By Susan E B
•Oct 22, 2017
This was a well presented, interesting and very informative course. I learned much that i did not know before and will be sharing information about this course and the programme offered at the University of Alberta with friends and colleagues. Thanks so much!
By Emma C
•Sep 28, 2022
We learned so much from taking this course, helping overcome the deep ignorance we had regarding Indigenous culture and the history of how Indigenous peoples were treated in Canadian law, society, economics, etc. Thank you for putting this course together.
By Kathy S
•Oct 25, 2021
I worked with the federal government on specific claims for about a decade. What a difference it would have made had I known everything I learned here going into that work. Thank you so much for an excellent course. I enjoyed it thoroughly and learned a lot.
By Paul B
•Sep 22, 2021
I knew so little about Indigenous Canada prior to taking this course. I appreciate the time, thought and material that was put forward to provide me with what is likely still just a basic understanding, but much better than what I had coming in to the course
By Victoria R
•Sep 14, 2021
I have learned so much from this course. Being an immigrant I must say that I knew very little about Canada's history. I now have knowledge that I feel ready to build on and share with others. I highly recommend this course to anyone who is living in Canada!
By Susan d S J
•Aug 25, 2021
I am so grateful that this course exists - I've learned a lot and I feel hopeful that the Indigenous community in Canada will thrive in future and that the horrors of the past may someday be healed, never to be forgotten but never to be repeated. Thank you.
By Gabrielle B
•Jul 21, 2021
I think this course or parts of it should become part of all school curriculums - the truth needs to be told to our young kids now. I am 67 and am just learning so much thru courses like this and resulting discussions and further exploration . Thank you!!!
By Nick L
•Jul 14, 2021
The course opened my eyes much wider than I anticipated. I feel more educated and I am very appreciative of the information outlined in this course. Thank you to all the folks at UofA Faculty of Native Studies for taking the time to put all of this together.