EG
May 27, 2021
Very well done! Thank you for allowing me to learn more about your history & culture. Being from Ireland and relatively new to Canada I wanted to know more about the beginnings of Canada as a country.
MJ
Dec 8, 2020
Thanks for teaching me a lot about indigenous history in Canada. I am inspired to learn more. I just finished Chelsea Vowel’s book, Indigenous Writes and I’m currently reading the summary of the RCAP.
By Ruth R
•Feb 17, 2021
the history , perspectives are illuminating
with all the recent media, increased awareness happening now, I would have appreciated another module on " what you can do now" the small pieces anyone/ average person can do, what heath regulators can do, local politicians, schools/teachers
By Joe S
•Feb 14, 2021
Extremely happy I decided to enroll for this course. I wish I had an opportunity to learn more about every topic when I was growing up in Northern Alberta during elementary/high school. A big thank you to the 3 facilitators of this course. I highly recommend this course to every Canadian!
By Carmen N
•Nov 2, 2020
This course was absolutely beneficial and fascinating to work through. The materials are provided with mutiple media formats, which really assisted my ability to take in the knowledge through different senses. The artwork that accompanies each module was stunning. Great job and thank you!
By MANION K
•Dec 10, 2022
Truly happy I was given the opportunity to complete this course on-line. I commend each and every person who contributed to making my learning journey so far a pleasant experience.
Thank you for your time, effort and for speaking your truth.
I hope to continue my learning in this fashion.
By Kevin E
•Aug 22, 2022
What an incredible learning experience! Completing this course has set me in motion to learn more and continue on my own journey of understanding the many different peoples & cultures within the collective of our Indigenous peoples and their Nations. I am just starting to understand now.
By Marcia P
•Jun 27, 2021
An excellent purveyor of history, culture and arts. A clear message to all of us for the need for Indigenous tribes to establish their rightful claims, proper status and knowledge. A reconning for all of of us is needed to heal the abuse and neglect that has transpired for generations.
By Lori D
•Jan 10, 2021
This was an excellent course! So necessary and relevant. The content, presentation, format and testing was well done, for any level of learner. I thoroughly enjoyed each module - they were powerful and thought provoking. I can't thank you enough for making this available to everyone.
By Peter B
•Jan 10, 2021
Fantastic course that provided a very good introduction to Indigenous life and culture in Canada and North America. Only criticism is that the session quizzes are poorly written and test more your ability to decipher double negatives than knowledge of what is being taught in the program.
By Janet B
•Dec 23, 2020
This course was five star.I regretted coming to last section and completing as that marked the end of my journey. As a Canadian from Alberta and Emma Lake Saskatchewan and living here in Bermuda for 30 years, I was reminded that our past is us. Where we come from is who we are. Thank you
By Lee A W
•Dec 13, 2020
Thoroughly enjoyed. It has helped greatly in broadening my knowledge and understanding of Indigenous
history, culture and relationship to settler society.
My suggestion would be to consider an update to the curriculum to reflect what is happening currently especially with regard to UNDRIP.
By Lynn P
•Dec 9, 2020
What a wonderfully informative and poignant grouping of modules. Thank you so much for compiling these into a course that all Canadians should participate in. My eyes and heart have been opened to an alternate viewpoint than the traditional education system text book version of events.
By Susan B
•Nov 20, 2020
Thank you so much for everything shared within this course. It has definitely helped me be more sensitive to the struggles and achievements of the peoples of Indigenous Canada. It has also led me to a more realistic view of the impacts of colonialism. My deepest respect for your work.
By Grace V H
•Nov 1, 2020
I learned so much! Thank you for offering this course. This should have been a part of my education as a Canadian. I was overwhelmed over and over again by the generosity of our Indigenous peoples, historically and presently. I highly recommend this course for all educators. Many thanks.
By Elisa M
•Aug 28, 2020
This was a fabulous course, I was thrilled to have taken (and completed) the course and will definitely use the information in my role as an educator. I will absolutely use the suggested readings and look forward to any future Indigenous Studies courses through the University of Alberta.
By Madeline B
•Jul 9, 2020
This course was eye opening and really incredible. I was blown away by how much I learned and will be taking with me as a Canadian. I am inspired to learn more and to volunteer at my local Friendship Center. Thank you to the U of A for facilitating this important and wonderful course.
By Wendy E
•Oct 1, 2021
I've learned so much more than I knew about the Indigenous people. Thank you very much for the truth and I pray that this course will be taken by many Canadians so we can try to have some understanding of the hurt and pain that the First Nations, Inuit & Metis people have gone through.
By Roger A
•Aug 26, 2021
I would give it 6 stars out of 5. The emic-ethic dichotomy is important here. The point of view of indigenous peoples lies closer to the world experienced by the informants than the view from the outside. Excellent teaching and learning resources. A credit to all involved in the course.
By Julia C P
•Jul 23, 2021
At the very least, this course should be part of the curriculum at all elementary schools in Canada. It is no longer acceptable to only learn the 'settler' version of Canada's founding. I have enjoyed learning the other side of our history. Thank you for making this course available.
By Lani R
•Jun 28, 2021
Amazing introductory overview about all the complexities and the way our history evolved. I highly recommend taking this course for any Canadian that cares about this nation, and cares to have a better awareness of how our roots. Knowing is growing, and in this case, knowing is caring.
By Samantha S
•Jun 22, 2021
This course is a phenomenal introduction to a myriad of integral issues relating to the Indigenous peoples of Canada. I am so thankful for the opportunity to learn from this team of scholars. I know I will be learning about all of these issues more deeply throughout the rest of my life.
By Erin E
•May 3, 2021
A great start to learning about Indigenous history, worldviews, values, and struggles. Goes in depth without being overwhelming. Tons of extra notes to learn more! Opened my eyes to all the things I never learned from history in school. Will definitely continue to learn more after this.
By Sarah R
•Nov 8, 2020
This is an amazing course! The fact that it was offered for free is astounding and will go far to spread knowledge. I will be advocating for others to take this course. It is truly a gold standard and makes strides toward recalibrate the baseline that is Indigenous and Canadian History.
By Bree G
•Oct 25, 2020
Whether you're looking for a historical perspective on Indigenous lives in Canada or trying to understand some of the current issues facing Indigenous Canadians today, this course is a great introduction and overview to groups of Canadians (the first ones) who are frequently overlooked.
By Kendall M
•Aug 24, 2020
This was a great course. Easy to learn from, engaging and I like the flexibility on time. This is a valuable course that should be required in all Canadian education. It has given me a clearer understanding on Indigenous perspectives and given me a greater appreciation of their culture.
By Zharachi N
•Sep 29, 2024
This course is very informative ! It provided me a great foundation for an insight into the rich and vibrant history of Indigenous culture, history and the people. Thank you for the details, illustrations and thoughtfully paced learning and most importantly for sharing the information.