Indigenous Canada

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Indigenous Canada

University of Alberta

Indigenous Canada is a 12-lesson Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) that explores Indigenous histories and contemporary issues in Canada. From an Indigenous perspective, this course explores key issues facing Indigenous peoples 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....

Cursos 100 % en línea

Comienza de inmediato y aprende a tu propio ritmo.

Fechas límite flexibles

Restablece las fechas límite en función de tus horarios.

Sugerido: 12 weeks, 3-5 hours a week.

Aprox. 19 horas para completar

English

Subtítulos: English

Habilidades que obtendrás

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Cursos 100 % en línea

Comienza de inmediato y aprende a tu propio ritmo.

Fechas límite flexibles

Restablece las fechas límite en función de tus horarios.

Sugerido: 12 weeks, 3-5 hours a week.

Aprox. 19 horas para completar

English

Subtítulos: English

Programa - Qué aprenderás en este curso

1

Sección

1 hora para completar

Worldview

In this introductory module, students learn the significance of stories and storytelling in Indigenous societies. We explore history that comes from Indigenous worldviews, this includes worldviews from the Inuit, Nehiyawak, Kanien:keha’ka and Tlingit peoples....

4 videos (Total: 51 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz

4 videos

Introduction12m

Storytelling10m

Indigenous Worldviews16m

Reuben Quinn11m

2 lecturas

Worldview Course Notes10m

Interactive Painting: A Tribute to Aboriginal Women10m

1 ejercicio de práctica

Module 1 Quiz10m

2

Sección

2 horas para completar

Fur Trade

This module discusses pre-contact trading systems between Indigenous peoples of North America with a focus on the geographical region of Canada. We examine the chronological events of contact with Europeans and the events leading up to, and during the fur trade. This module also explores the long lasting social, political and economic ramifications of the fur trade on Indigenous peoples....

5 videos (Total: 72 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz

5 videos

Pre-Contact North American Networking3m

Colonization12m

The Fur Trade Part 127m

The Fur Trade Part 215m

Frank Tough13m

2 lecturas

Fur Trade Course Notes10m

Interactive Painting: Education10m

1 ejercicio de práctica

Module 2 Quiz28m

3

Sección

2 horas para completar

Trick or Treaty

Examines Indigenous and settler perspectives of treaty making. Discusses the variation of treaties in Canada and the unique circumstances surrounding these events. Outlines the temporal and geographical history of the numbered treaties (beginning on the east) and ends with a discussion of the historical events and policies leading up to Métis scrip....

5 videos (Total: 65 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz

5 videos

Perspectives on Treaty Making17m

Numbered Treaties Part 112m

Numbered Treaties Part 28m

Numbered Treaties Part 36m

The Métis Nation19m

2 lecturas

Trick or Treaty Course Notes10m

Interactive Painting: Governance10m

1 ejercicio de práctica

Module 3 Quiz40m

4

Sección

1 hora para completar

New Rules, New Game

This lesson begins with a discussion about what is distinctive in Indigenous legal traditions. Explores impacts of policies put in place as British North America attempted to solidify itself geographically and socially. Examines the ways in which the Indian Act contributed to assimilation....

3 videos (Total: 44 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz

3 videos

Indigenous Concepts of Law16m

Outside Influences Part 114m

Outside Influences Part 212m

2 lecturas

New Rules, New Game Course Notes10m

Interactive Painting: Governance10m

1 ejercicio de práctica

Module 4 Quiz24m

Instructores

Dr. Tracy Bear

Assistant Professor

Faculty of Native Studies & Dept. of Women's and Gender Studies

Dr. Paul Gareau

Assistant Professor

Faculty of Native Studies

Acerca de University of Alberta

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Preguntas Frecuentes

When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
Once you enroll for a Certificate, you’ll have access to all videos, quizzes, and programming assignments (if applicable). Peer review assignments can only be submitted and reviewed once your session has begun. If you choose to explore the course without purchasing, you may not be able to access certain assignments.
What will I get if I purchase the Certificate?
When you purchase a Certificate you get access to all course materials, including graded assignments. Upon completing the course, your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
What is the refund policy?
Is financial aid available?

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Indigenous Canada

Indigenous Canada

Cursos 100 % en línea

Fechas límite flexibles

Sugerido: 12 weeks, 3-5 hours a week.

English

Habilidades que obtendrás

Cursos 100 % en línea

Fechas límite flexibles

Sugerido: 12 weeks, 3-5 hours a week.

English

Programa - Qué aprenderás en este curso

1

Worldview

2

Fur Trade

3

Trick or Treaty

4

New Rules, New Game

Principales revisiones

Instructores

Dr. Tracy Bear

Dr. Paul Gareau

Acerca de University of Alberta

Preguntas Frecuentes