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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 Barbara T

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Oct 21, 2020

Cannot say enough good things about this course! Thoroughly enjoyed it and came away with so much knowledge and a better understanding of Indigenous history as well as current issues. Every Canadian should have to take this course.

By Jack B

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Oct 16, 2020

This is a course is truly eye-opening and is a must for anyone who wants to have a better understanding of Indigenous Canada. This course took me on an amazing journey while absorbing the culture and history of First Nations peoples.

By Kali W

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Sep 25, 2020

I am extremely glad that this course exists,and that the accessibility is high and full of information without having to give payment. The teachers are vital to continuing the many ways of all Nations. Thank you for this opportunity!

By Vittoria G

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Jan 27, 2023

It's incredibly hard but so educational and knowledgeable about the events that have happened throughout history and the events the continue to happen now. This has been both a fulfilling and enjoyable experience. Thank you so much!

By Janis M

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Apr 9, 2022

A very thorough course. I studied indigenous history, taught it at the secondary school level and did work with several First Nations in my role at a school board. I wish I had taken this course before I did any of that!

Thank you.

By Dana M

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Oct 1, 2021

Really enjoyed the course as the material has helped me garner a more enlightened understanding of the Indigenous Peoples' experiences especially in the context of understanding the Truth in hopes of working towards Reconciliation.

By Marnie W

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Sep 17, 2021

I was very impressed and awed with this course. I must say that I experienced many moments of grief as I worked through the course. Thank you so much for the energy, passion, presentation style and content of the material presented.

By Audrey M

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Jul 10, 2021

"Moving and thought-provoking" is right! The course was very informative, interesting.....and should be required learning for all Canadians. I'm very happy to have found this course. (It was through a shared Facebook post and link.)

By Jorge A

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Mar 16, 2021

Extremely educational and broad. The questions in the quiz sections were sometimes confusing and made me doubt about how much I had really learned.

I would definitely recommend this course as an introduction to Indigenous Awareness.

By Sue L

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Feb 26, 2021

Well narrated course, which covered an amazing breadth of information. It provided me with a deeper (albeit still novice - there is so much to unlearn and learn!) appreciation for Indigenous history, experience, and current reality.

By Jennifer E

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Feb 16, 2021

Well rounded, I appreciated the diverse topics giving an introductory to Indigenous Canada history. Thank you for the incredible effort to share this information which only scratches the surface on each distinct Nation's experience.

By Adam J K

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Dec 6, 2020

Such a transformative course in the history of Canada. As somebody who studied a lot of Canadian history in undergrad, this course offered a rich way of expanding horizons and broadened my understanding of what is actually going on.

By Karen

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Nov 17, 2020

I enjoyed learning about Canada's Indigenous people. As a senior I also learned to navigate a computer course. Many thanks for the insight offered into an important look at Canadian history as it relates to her land and her people.

By Jennifer K

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Oct 19, 2020

Thank you for sharing this information. I have learned SO much. I feel blessed this information was shared. All of this and so much more should be taught in our public schools - so we all grow up understanding. Thank you... Jen

By Marion T

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Sep 26, 2020

What a lovely course this is! Thanks to all of the developers and executors. I loved the use of music and art throughout. There was enough detail to give the messages conveyed depth.

Great work and hope you make a follow up course.

By Paul W

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Nov 10, 2022

I thought it was a great course. You were able to bring together diverse topics from across a huge country and 500 plus years of history into a cohesive package tying it all together with art.

Thank you for the course.

Paul Wukitsch

By Snigdha R

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Dec 2, 2021

Being new to the topic of Indigenous Canada, this course helped me gain insight about the various aspects and made me question my knowledge. All in all a brilliant course, thanks to the faculty who made such an entertaining course.

By T L

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Jul 5, 2021

I thoroughly enjoyed this course. I highly recommend my fellow settler Canadians to take this course and learn about some of Canada's darkest history. This course helped me gain a more rounded and honest understanding of Canada.

By Michelle H

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Dec 21, 2020

This covered so many aspects of indigenous life, from its past to the present, from oppression to reclamation of identity, from history to art. It was so informative and increased my understanding of contemporary Indigenous issues.

By Tracy B

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Sep 21, 2020

I really enjoyed this course. A very interesting refresher about the history of the Indigenous People and culture. I have a much more solid understanding and compassion for the challenges they have faced. Would highly recommend.

By Monica

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Nov 21, 2024

Thank you for the background of the indigenous community. I learned a lot of it. My perspective of Canada as a community has changed. I have a positive view towards the future if people acknowledge what has happened and reconcile.

By Aishield B

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Nov 9, 2023

This course has taught me about cultural values, morals, and political worldview perspectives. great course to take and learn about who were the first on the land and that they were robbed of all of their human rights and culture.

By Lynda

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Mar 31, 2022

The content of this course revealed so much to me that I never learned in school when growing up. It is important history that needs to be studied at every level of our education system. Well done by the organizers of this course.

By laura l

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Jan 6, 2022

Thank you to the excellent instructors in this course. Content was well organized and clearly presented. Insightful interviews and incredible artwork. This is a course that will remain in your memory and alter your perspective.