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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 Sueanne P

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Mar 26, 2022

This course is insightful, and a reset to the way history is taught in Canadian schools. It has changed my perspective, and highlighted how much more is to be learned about who they are, and what they have been up against to retain their right to their sovereignty. Thank you for sharing your stories as to what Indigenous people have endured . May we all move forward in peace and love.

By Catherine M

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Nov 29, 2021

a great course, fabulous information and thoughtful forms of presentation The art mural was a brilliant way to capture the diversity of issues and their import to Indigenous peoples and Canadians. I would recommend the insertion of additional or supplementary readings, if possible, to broaden the scope of what the course addresses. But overall the quality was superb and well delivered.

By andrew T

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Feb 14, 2021

The course was really well presented, very informative. There were parts where the pop quiz in the middle of the course popped up before the information was shared. Other than that the course was great. I learnt the number of Indigenous people is in Canada vast and diverse, and how the Canadian government has to do a better job in consultation and inclusion of our First Nation People.

By Andrea B

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Nov 16, 2020

I found the assessments were not well written at all. There were many negatively worded questions which test how well students can read the questions; they don't test knowledge.

The presentation of the material was good.

I'd suggest adding in visuals in the last lesson when you are talking about art. That way we can tie names of the artists to their art instead of just a list of names.

By Tracy A

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Sep 3, 2020

I found this course to be very informative however the testing often doesn't relate to the lessons. I felt I had learned and understood the material, the wording in the questions made me feel like I didn't absorb anything.

I would love to learn more and I hope more courses can be made available in time.

Thank you very much for putting this together and I hope it brings more awareness.

By Matthew H

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May 23, 2020

I enjoyed the course quite a bit. As a history buff the fur trade portion was very informative. It's important to confront our failures to honour commitments made in treaties and failures to negotiate treaties. It's doubly important to work toward resolving outstanding issues on reserve and in treaties. For many Canadians that work starts with information in courses such as this.

By Nicole U

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Jan 11, 2021

I really enjoyed this course. However, I feel that it was difficult to follow along and concentrate with multiple dates and organizations were named. Also, I found that in some areas, the information randomly skipped back and forth. I think some of the information could be re-arranged to prevent back and forth skipping and a more detailed learning. But otherwise I enjoyed this!

By Valerie E

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Sep 13, 2020

I think this course was put together in a very interesting way. I found I was learning some new concepts along the way. Old information, previously learned, was strengthened. I enjoyed being able to read as I listened to the lessons. thanks for putting together such a great program. I will take these new and deepened learnings with me in my teaching to elementary children.

By Louise F

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Nov 14, 2020

I enjoyed the Indigenous Canada course. I highly recommend it. It should be thought in all the schools across Canada. Our history books when I went to school did not cover indigenous people.

thank you for offering this course. I struggled on one module test...? I do not do well on multiple choices so this was a challenge for me.

be well blessings

Louise Farr

Keswick Ridge NB

By Grant C

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Nov 5, 2020

Informative and timely. Imagine how much better a viewpoint I had to bring to the recent news about "modest livelihood" activities in the east coast fishing industry last month! I loved the art interpretation features at the end of each module. (But I'm not a great fan of multiple choice quizzes as a way to "prove learning" in social science and cultural courses. meh ... ;-)

By Darren S

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Sep 1, 2021

I really appreciate the content and that so many people are taking this course as a "primer". It will make it much easier to discuss reconciliation, reparations and what future we want in Canada when more of us have a shared understanding. More visuals would enhance the course, especially when speaking of indigenous art. Also, I loved Leah Dorion's explanations of her work!

By Josie O

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Aug 11, 2021

This course was a very good way for me to review, update and challenge my own knowledge and understanding of Indigenous history in Canada. The format was very accessible. I especially benefitted from the later modules that focused on the more recent time period that highlighted what the very diverse Indigeous groups of Canada have evolved, linking the past to the present.

By Vikki V O

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Nov 22, 2020

I am grateful that I heard about this course (thank you Eugene Levy) and that it was offered without cost. I think it is so important to learn about Canada from the Indigenous perspective and how colonialism still impacts all of our lives. I would love to learn more about the road to reconciliation and how we can all live together in harmony like the original wampum belt.

By Greg S

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Dec 12, 2020

as a Caucasian male in his late 40' s it was humbling to learn and experience First Nations history, struggles and culture. Although I have been raised to respect all people regardless of race, creed, sex and culture , this course has given me insight and knowledge on how to better interact and accept First Nations culture and their past and future contributions to Canada

By Jamie O

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Nov 25, 2020

This course was informative, well thought out and I learned so much, I appreciated all the extra material that I can take to read more of and further my knowledge and help to be an ally to the indigenous community by spreading the knowledge I have learned. There was many things I was unaware of.

I appreciate this course, and hope there will be more like this in the future.

By Britney b

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Mar 11, 2021

I wish that this was a mandatory course for all Canadians. There is so much detailed information that I was unaware of and I am so grateful that I had the opportunity to learn. Thank you for making this course available and low cost/free. I appreciate the hard work that was put into these materials, I will definitely be recommending this course to my friends and family.

By Joan N

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Dec 17, 2020

Very informative course that I am pleased to have been offered free. I learned A LOT! Format was good. Very happy that you included notes to review during each lecture prior to test. I am 67 yrs and don’t know school curriculums today but should be part of every Canadian child’s learning. Thank you.

4 stars because some very big issues compressed

By Heidi G

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Jul 7, 2021

Some of the language used in the exams were difficult for someone with a learning disability. There were a couple of Modules that messed me up on the exams because I didn't know what the question was asking. Some of the questions I had to google definitions as they were in the material from the module. I really enjoyed Module 9. The information was new and interesting.

By Rabbit R

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Sep 7, 2021

I learned so so much and really appreciated the many perspectives and first-hand stories presented. I found it difficult to reckon with the complete absence of Black people and Black stories, especially as we considered topics of racialization and politicization. It feels like an incomplete telling to ignore afro-indigenous folks and their stories and contributions.

By Patricia H

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Feb 20, 2021

i loved the course! I would have enjoyed seeing more examples of the art discussed in the 12th module, but I will follow up for interest sake on my own. My only complaint is some of the wording on quizzes was confusing. I am a Metis descendant and feel I have scratched the surface and now want to learn more about my ancestory. Thank you for offering this course!

By Janet C

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Aug 22, 2020

Good place to start with an understanding of Indigenous in Canada. There is more to know to address current concerns around racism, culture, and why Indigenous need better living conditions, and access to their own lands and resources to living in the city. An explanation for non-Indigenous to know how monies are distributed to bands\reserves needs to be included.

By Lynn R

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Jul 23, 2021

Once I started the course, I became so immersed in it. I can't begin to describe how much I didn't know and learned. I feel much better equipped to have informed discussions. The course is very well laid out and presented. There were some modules that were tragic and difficult to hear but so necessary to portray. Thank you for this work, and opening my eyes.

By Jane M

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Oct 26, 2020

The content was educational at an introductory level. I’d recommend it for that reason. Unfortunately the subtitles and the notes must have been created through speech recognition technology and were absolutely full of errors - some minor and some substantial. This really detracted from the quality of the course. The University of Alberta should be embarrassed!

By Linda C

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Nov 28, 2017

I thought the information presented was great, but could have used more visuals, especially in the art section. It's hard to imagine the work of Alex Janvier if you've never seen it before (like in the Alberta Biennale!). And there was no music either. As a visual artist, I thought this section could have used many more examples, even if they were shorter ones.

By Julia l

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Jun 7, 2022

excellent

great information

feel i have a better understanding of colonialism and the devastating effects of harmful assimilation techniques

sometimes the test questions didnt feel like they genuinely tested my knowledge , as some seemed simple and others with twisted wording seemed unecessarily complex

i would like to learn more about this important topic