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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

MD

Jul 2, 2021

This course was very interesting and very informative. Not only did it help correct stereotypes or prejudices, it showed a wide range of subjects pertaining to global and specific Indigenous cultures.

LJ

May 5, 2022

I really enjoyed this course. I liked that it was taught by indigenous peoples from their perspective. I feel much more confident in my knowledge regarding indigenous issues and traditions. Thank you!

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By JoAnne K

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Mar 13, 2021

This course was everything I had hoped for and more. I now have a much better understanding of Canada's history of colonialism and its impacts and a new appreciation and respect for Indigenous worldviews. Thank you for making this available at no charge. It should be required learning for all Canadians.

By Caprice W

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Dec 31, 2020

This course filled in the gaps of what I was never taught about Canadian Indigenous peoples. Thank you so very much for making this informative and necessary course available. This course was presented in just an engaging format.

Hopefully this knowledge and my one small voice will make a difference.

By Linda S

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Dec 29, 2020

Thought-provoking and very educational; this course really deepened my understanding of indigenous peoples and the issues facing them both today and in the future as well as the past struggles. It was extremely informative and so well-presented. Well done! Highly recommended material for every Canadian!

By Claudia P

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Dec 27, 2020

Thank you so much for this awakening of so much meaningful and valuable education of the indigenous people. I wish I would of had this when I was growing up but now I know my children will know the true history of the first and most beautiful people of Canada! I will appreciate this culture even more.

By Karine H

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Nov 16, 2020

A million thanks from the bottom of my heart for this course. It has given me a much deeper understanding of Canada's colonial history and the ways in which indigenous peoples are fighting for their freedom. I hope to take what I've learned from this course to become a better ally for indigenous rights.

By Wesley P

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Sep 1, 2023

An exceptionally informative and concise course that aided in growing my appreciation for the Indigenous culture and the difficulties Indigenous people have endured. I enjoyed how hopeful the future perspectives were, and look forward to seeing more Indigenous influence in our modern settler society.

By Tracey g

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May 17, 2023

Tansi, as a Treaty 4 women Entrepreneur I

was so excited to start this course and learn about my culture which was lost due to a very successful

Residential school my Kookum went to.Miigwech

for having this course free and I strongly recommend

it to anyone wanting to learn about our beautiful

culture.

By Jennifer R

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Apr 15, 2022

This course was an eye-opener to the history of Indigenous Peoples and the settling of Canada. I have learned a great deal and I think that I will examine current indigenous issues with a far greater understanding of worldviews, governance, treaties and how they apply to reclaiming rights. Thank you.

By Lynn M

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Oct 25, 2021

I have learned so much from this course. It saddens me to think I have gotten to the age of 66 before I took an Indigenous Studies course. It should be mandatory for anyone who calls themselves Canadian to take this course. Congratulations to the course writers. A well written and interesting course.

By Victoria C

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Aug 28, 2021

Amazing content! This should be shared in all high schools as a part of our history. I feel deprived of this rich part of our history in Canada! I never truly knew, to this depth, the subject of Indigenous peoples. This was a great course! Thank you University of Alberta for making this available!

By Karen R

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Aug 15, 2021

I have learned so much that it is hard to put all this into words. Thank you so much for offering this course, I believe every Canadian should take it as we need to understand so we can do better. It was a great mix of watching videos that were split up and easy to follow. Thanks again to all involved.

By David W

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Apr 24, 2021

Thoroughly enjoyed the course and course learning. Instructors were clear and concise in their presentations. Loved the art work and explanation on relevance to course content by Leah Dorian. Opened my mind about indigenous past, present and future thought process. Will recommend to others to register.

By Brenda j

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Jan 14, 2021

This was the first time I ever participated in a course like this. I am so happy that I did. I learned a lot of things that I never knew. Things that are not taught in the schools, especially when I grew up in the 50’s!

Keep up the good work. I wish this could be a part of every school’s curriculum!

By Shelley T

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Dec 20, 2020

I really enjoyed this course! There some glitches but the information was excellent. I liked that I could go back anytime to review and also the presentation changed up and also the narration with the highlighted written information was really helpful to keep me om task. I highly recommend this course.

By Darlene L

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Nov 28, 2020

Great course that opened up many areas I have since persued within Indigenous history. Made me think about my own families Metis connection and how it affected my family. I will continue to research some of these subjects you have discussed here to further my understanding of the Indigenous community

By John K O

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Nov 16, 2020

I found this to be a very informative and eye opening course. It was important to learn of the struggles of the indigenous peoples of North America and humbling to see how they have managed to maintain their distinction in a highly assimilative environment. Thank you for providing such an experience.

By Temwachi K

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Nov 4, 2020

This was a well curated course. I learned a lot more about the Indigenous people of this land that we call Canada and the way it is taught is very refreshing and challenges you to seek out more information to fill in the gaps. Thank you for offering this invaluable information that anyone can access!

By Jasmine S

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Nov 1, 2020

Exceptional course, I really enjoyed this (and wish there was a part two)! It showed me how many horrific gaps there are in my knowledge, and gave me just enough to start my own research trails. The presenters are informative and excellent, with fantastic art and interesting interviews. Very well done.

By Courtney C

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Sep 24, 2020

Incredible well-done course. This is a course that should be taught at the grade-school level, country-wide. Everything I had the opportunity to learn here is an important part of this country's history and is an important part of having a more well-rounded and full understanding of history. Thank you!

By Derek R S

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Oct 9, 2019

Very eye-opening for me. I grew up in Southern Alberta, which is very much Indigenous territory, so I grew up around Aboriginal people and know more about their culture than other people around the world do on average. But, even with that background, I learned lots, and as a result, I loved the course.

By Karen R

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Apr 1, 2022

Excellent course. I've gained a new understanding of how indigenous women were stripped of the dignity and rights they once had by colinization. This course, in whole, has further opened my eyes to the importance of the Indigenous people and thier vast role in the history of the land we call Canada.

By Claus G

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Sep 23, 2021

Learnt more about indigenous cultures in Canada I this 12-week course than I did at any point previously. Very well-balanced, some modules are a bit harder to get into (treaties, law, etc), but others are very captivating (Women and gender, cultural practices, art). Overall really enjoyed this course.

By Tracy G

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Sep 12, 2021

provides an overview of some elements that encourages further study. It also provides an indepth look at key points in history that provide individuals with key information missing from the education system. thank you for the opportunity to learn and further understand the plight of indigenous culture

By Chan C

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Aug 18, 2021

This was an excellent course, and I truly learned so many things. Very much appreciate learning more history from the Indigenous perspective. Easy to access the course materials and well sectioned to be able to take time between pieces to digest and get a more fulsome understanding of the information.