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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 B C ( k

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Dec 7, 2020

Very well organized and easy to follow along. I loved the presenters and all the contributors to the course. I would highly recommend this course for all Canadians as well as those wishing to learn about Indigenous Canada.

By Heather O

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Nov 17, 2020

I absolutely loved this course. I learned so much. It was so well presented, loads of information and easy to follow. All Canadians should know this history. I plan on continuing to learn about Indigenous history. Thank you!

By Alina F

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Oct 4, 2020

Really enjoyed how these topics were put together. It was a great overview that did a nice job talking about different First Nations and how they are connected, but also makes sure to note that Indigenous groups are diverse.

By Cloe F

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Sep 28, 2020

Thank you for making this course available and putting so much effort into it! It's a wonderful resource for knowledge and insights past and present. Every Canadian and person residing in Canada should know this information.

By Monica B

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Sep 26, 2020

The material was well presented, divided into to short sections which allowed for natural breaks from studying. Although I like to take my own notes, the notes at the end were a good summary of the material and very useful.

By Adam K

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Sep 25, 2020

Fantastic work to the entire team. I feel I have learned vast amounts regaurding the struggles and the perseverance of the Indigenous peoples of Canada.

Thank you for the chance to learn this for free, it is much appreciated.

By Christine R

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Jan 8, 2023

I very much enjoyed the 12 lessons contained in the course. This primer was very moving, and very thought provoking and I would recommend this to anyone wishing to gain a deeper understanding of Canada's Indigenous peoples.

By Rahul W

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Nov 17, 2022

really interesting course as it really makes the learner dig deep into the the different groups of people, their culture, history, difficulties they face, the different europeans who inhabited their land for ther own means.

By Cynthia S

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Oct 2, 2021

J'ai trouvé le cours très instructif. Il devrait être intégré dans le programme d'éducation pour devenir enseignant. Je trouve dommage par contre que les examens soit en anglais. J'aurais eu moins de difficultés à réussir !

By Nathan V D

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Jun 8, 2021

As a person of European settler background, this was a fantastic and humbling course to take, and has given me a new perspective on this history, culture, and challenges faced by the Indigenous people in Canada. Thank you.

By Jan K

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Oct 30, 2020

I grew up in Canada from Scottish immigrants. With the ongoing focus of land rights, etc. I wanted to learn more about Canada's Indigenous history - or as I've heard put - "the stuff school didn't teach us." Eye-opening.

By Amy H

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Jul 12, 2020

Amazing course! I have taken an Indigenous study class back in high school (Europeanized) but this course really gave a unique and certain perspective into the past and ongoing issues, which I find interesting and relevant!

By Gina V

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Jul 5, 2020

This course was well organized, sensitively presented and challenging to digest. Thank you for impacting my thinking and encouraging me to continue exploring the history of the diversity of the people I connect with daily.

By Mariana R

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Jul 5, 2020

I am from Uruguay, South America. I learned a great deal about Northern Aboriginal culture, not only regarding the history and spirituality of the First Nations but also the current situation in Canada of these populations.

By Julia R

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Jul 12, 2021

Great, informative, and important course. I am grateful for the opportunity to have access to this information. There were a few inconsistencies between the videos and the handouts, but nothing that caused major confusion.

By Linda W

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Jun 25, 2021

I am embarrassed to say that this is a whole part of our history that I was not aware of. I found the program extremely enlightening. I stand WITH Indigenous People so that this real history can spread to others in Canada.

By Ryan C

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Apr 18, 2021

great learning style, content and delivery of this course content. It focused on a broad range of areas and gave great overall insight into many fascists' of indigenous culture, history and societal values. Very well done.

By Michel D

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Feb 15, 2021

This is a comprehensive and very valuable course for anyone seeking to understand indigenous issues and mindset in Canada and North America. This is an essential course for anyone interacting with First Nations in Canada.

By Stacy C

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Nov 7, 2020

I have learned so much. I now understand so much better how treaty issues and residential schools have caused so much damage to Indigenous communities. Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge and experience with me.

By Betty J D

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Oct 23, 2020

The videos were excellent, along with the reading material. I found the history very eye opening and extremely well presented. I have taken a lot of good key information from this course. I will recommend this to my peers.

By Stephen C

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Oct 15, 2020

An excellent, thoughtful and broad introductory course for anyone interested in learning about Indigenous issues in Canada. The best part is that anyone can take this course even if they are not enrolled at the university.

By Matheus A Q G

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Oct 14, 2020

Loved this course, it was very well prepared. I knew nothing from the history of Canada or the First Nations Culture and now I'm very full of knowledge. It couldn't have been better. I'm vey thankful for making this course

By Denise S

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Sep 24, 2020

It was very informative and thought provoking. I appreciated being able to gain insight from the Indigenous perspective. I especially liked the painting at the end of each week's course that helped reinforce the learnings.

By Paul W

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Jul 27, 2020

Very thorough but concise introduction to Indigenous culture and issues in Canada.There is enough diversity to keep you interested throughout the whole course.

This course will help thoroughly in the context of my work

Paul

By Vera L

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Mar 28, 2020

Fully enjoyed this course and learned so much about Indigenous history in Canada that I sadly never learned in public school. Quizzes were straight forward, and it was nice to complete everything at my own pace. Thank you!