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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

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.

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By Kathryn C

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Jul 20, 2021

I have learned in very fundamental ways about the Indigenous communities in Canada, from their beginnings to present day. I wish all Canadians could benefit from this valuable understanding, through participation in this course which I consider excellent in every way. Thank you so very much.

By Valinda D

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Jul 15, 2021

I learned so much about the history of the Indigenous peoples and colonization - I pray Indigenous peoples are finally recognized and these treaty rights and acts are finally fulfilled by the government. it has been so wrong! it needs to be made right! thank you for this enlightening course.

By Filomena F

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Oct 4, 2020

I really enjoyed taking this course. It was an interesting format, it was fair and I like the fact that I could complete it on my own time without pressure. I learned a lot and I thought the way the modules were divided was brilliant, relevant and necessary. Thank you for this experience.

By Diana G

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Oct 2, 2020

This course was very well organized and informative . The presenters delivered the information in a way that kept me very engaged in the topics. I completed this course with a new awareness and a fresh new perspective of Canada's past and present behaviors towards our indigenous populations.

By Suzanne B

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Jul 21, 2020

I enjoyed this course immensely! It was so informative and opened my eyes to many of the injustices I wasn’t fully aware of. I feel much more confident in moving forward to learning and understanding more of the issues the indigenous communities face.

Thank you for sharing this.

Sue Bradbury

By Michelle S

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Mar 10, 2022

This course was outstanding. I was amazed at the depth of material covered. I highly recommend this to anyone with an interest in the history of Indigenous Canada. Thank you so much to the writers and presenters for the respectful and insightful information presented throughout the modules.

By Pam S

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Jan 23, 2022

I thank those who have participated in the making of this course and making it readily available. It has provided a glimpse into the history of Indigenous Canada and a desire to learn so much more. Also a desire to participate in whatever way possible for the reconciliation that is needed.

By Valerie M

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Sep 19, 2021

This was an excellent course. Informative, provocative, empowering. It was so well laid out, presented, video taped and written. I am going to encourage my teaching colleagues to take it. Thank you. Hay ch qa from Nanaimo the unseeded territory of the Snuneymuxw First Nations, Coast Salish

By Valarie L D

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Sep 5, 2021

I found this course very informative. It gave me an understanding and empathy for the Indigenous people. I am 65 years old and have never had the opportunity to learn these things covered in this course. I hope many more people will take advantage of this. Thank you so much for offering it!

By Lise R

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Jan 24, 2021

I have an even greater respect for my Indigenous brothers and sisters, my wish is for all land claims to be settled to honour the original treaties with the original caretakers of our lands. Racism and disrespect has always troubled me, even as a young child. I pray for harmony and respect.

By Catherine A F

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Dec 18, 2020

This was a very educational course presented in a highly impactful manner. The use of the artwork for each section was very powerful. I believe that if people would complete this course prior to forming opinions with regards to Indigenous issues they would have a much broader perspective.

By Tara G

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Oct 25, 2020

Incredibly eye opening and moving course. Education, acknowledgement and active reconciliation is the role of every Canadian. The importance of inter-connectivity or relations with one another, our environment and spiritually is a key theme that will continue to resonate with me. Thank you.

By Sarah H

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Jul 9, 2020

Amazing course. As a Non-Indigenous person with only a vague understanding of Indigenous Peoples history this really open my eyes to both the past and present of Indigenous Peoples. I truly believe this course should be made a mandatory component of the high school curriculum across Canada.

By Alexandra S

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Aug 9, 2023

Very informative course. I was very pleased with the videos, the readings and the art work. I learned so much. It does surprise me so much on what I did not know.

I feel this course needs to be taken by all University Students and perhaps by all grade 11 students in the Province of Alberta.

By Kristen M

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Nov 11, 2022

I loved every part of this course. It was fascinating and refreshing; my knowledge and understanding was limited and biased before. I thoroughly enjoyed my learning journey. I would highly recommend this course. In fact, I think it should be mandatory in public high schools across Canada!

By Jackie D

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Oct 4, 2021

thank you for introducing me to so many new insights into the Indigenous culture and history. I'm sorry our ancestors were such narrow minded colonists. It is my hope that as we move forward, we can both reconcile our differences, forgive and create a more harmonious and respectful Canada.

By Tina T

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Aug 11, 2021

Excellent content. Alot of content. Perhaps greater use of engagement (mini quizzes along the way) could keep info top of mind. Overall, I am very pleased to have taken the course and have recommended to many. Education is key. Thank you for offering a venue for such essential learning.

By Glenda H

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Jul 27, 2021

I thoroughly enjoyed the course and gained valuable knowledge. There are a few items that are out of date, like the info about Neechi Commons, but I was able to research the proper information myself. Sad to see that such a valuable space has been forced to close due to financial problems.

By Amanda R K M

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Jun 3, 2021

This course should be mandatory for all Canadians. It is honest, detailed, and easy to understand and follow. There is honestly no excuse for anyone to continue living with blind ignorance to the things that happen to Indigenous Canadians and other minority groups. Know better, do better.

By Lauren M

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Nov 6, 2020

I am so grateful to have begun my learning of the history of this land and its people with this course.

It was very insightful and educational. I appreciate so much learning from Indigenous people about their history and culture and hope everyone takes advantage of this phenomenal learning.

By Bill W

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Sep 22, 2020

Your hosts and instructors create a clear and impressive account of Canada's First Nations people. The struggles, conflict and persistence are so much more real to me now and I feel I have obtained a much better understanding of their perspective. Thank you for sharing this with the world.

By Shannon B

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Sep 21, 2020

So much detailed information I never knew. Very interesting. I am sharing this course with everyone I know. Such a great place to begin in learning about how Canada came to be, and all the years prior. Those very important years prior that need to be heard and understood and acknowledged.

By Jessica T

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Aug 31, 2021

This is a fantastic beginner course. If you're not a beginner you'll be wanting more. If you're in the community you know most of this, but there's still some interesting information. Very cree-centered information as well, which is fine. But there are other communities in AB to consider.

By Victor W

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Jul 26, 2021

Through this course I have gained a lot of knowledge about Indigenous People and their Culture. I would never consider myself a racist or to be prejudiced against anyone but I also believe, through this course I have disassembled some ingrained prejudices I had. Great Course. Thanks

By Jessica N

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Jul 21, 2021

I really enjoyed the course. The videos, course notes and artist explanations helped me understand the material more thoroughly. The course also covers a broad range of topics and I was able to learn many things I had previously not known about the history of Indigenous peoples in Canada.