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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 Deleted A

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Nov 2, 2020

Very informative! I liked the short bites too. Some of the questions were quite similar though and it made it hard to decipher what answer you wanted. It was funny, the segments I thought I'd do well on, I didn't and vice versa. I enjoyed my reintroduction into academia after a 25 yr absence :)

On to course two!

By Hugh L S

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Mar 8, 2021

Course content was excellent. I felt that some of the multiple choice questions were weak, focusing on specific details rather than an understanding of concepts. I learned a lot about recent indigenous issues and will continue to keep informed from national media, which I believe give relatively unbiased coverage.

By Jarrod D

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Nov 9, 2020

I really enjoyed the course and increasing my understanding of indigenous history and present. I will say that I found sometimes the lecturers were a little dry making the information seem uninteresting. However, when I re-read the video scripts that information was more interesting. Overall, Excellent experience!

By Laurene W

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Aug 16, 2021

I really learned alot about Indigenous history. I'm so glad I decided to take the course. It has made me more compassionate and understanding about First Nations people. I want to learn more. I also like how the course was presented by video and course notes. I have recommended it to other people. Thanks so much.

By Michelle S

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Feb 21, 2021

An excellent overview that would greatly enhanced by more images and examples. The visual art content would be far more compelling and useful if actual images of more artwork were included. Also the access to musicians and other artists described, which participants are encouraged to view and explore is missing.

By Pascale A

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May 26, 2023

Very informative and interesting. Encouraged me to learn more and provided a glimpse at the Indigenous version and accounts of colonization. It is very difficult to learn about the richness and diversity of Indigenous cultures, systems, customs. This was a great opportunity, leaving me with wanting to know more.

By Ashley G

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Nov 27, 2022

Very Informative in introducing ideas and history of Indigenous peoples in Canada. I do feel it centred more on discussions of colonial history rather than indigenous history. I would have liked to learn a little more about the makes of influential indigenous people from the past rather than the colonists names.

By Rae-ann M

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Nov 15, 2020

I’m grateful that this course is offered online. This course provided much history and insight in how Indigenous Peoples were/are mistreated in Canada which is information that wasn’t in the curriculum when I was in school. It has given me a better understanding of the challenges faced by Indigenous communities.

By Dale A

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Sep 8, 2020

The down side of ignorance is not knowing you're ignorant. My eyes have been opened and my opinions have dramatically changed - and will continue to be reshaped from my colonial upbringing. Thank you! I only wish this were a 20-week course - I feel there's so very much still to be learned, respected and valued.

By Donna D

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Jul 17, 2021

Very informative and thought provoking course. Raises awareness. Suggest not putting "foreign" in the transcript when Cree is spoken by some of the early guest presenters. Would have loved to learn more about the art, dance and particularly the music of Indigenous Peoples both traditional and contemporary.

By Audrey O

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Jun 22, 2020

It was very full of wonderful information. I did like the ability to read along instead of just listening if I wanted to. I also like that I could choose to just read instead of watching also. Adding a few more pictures and videos would have been nice also to break it up a little more. Well done, thank you!

By Kristin C

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Dec 29, 2017

Great course! There were a few quiz questions that appeared to have multiple arguably reasonable responses, but otherwise, I greatly enjoyed the material and learned a lot. Taking this course was the only thing I did to commemorate "Canada 150," and as a settler Canadian, I feel that was the right decision.

By David B

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Jun 15, 2018

Greatly informative. People speaking are reading a script and it comes off as a bit boring. I'd prefer audio without images of narrator and more visuals of what is being discussed. Even if narration is scripted and read, it can be executed in a more dynamic way. Kudos for the rich content. I learned a lot.

By Philip P

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Sep 9, 2021

I like the fact that the course focuses on healing and resiliency. The broad themes allowed for snapshots into the various indigenous cultures that exist in Canada.

I enjoyed that it looked at the whole and used numerous communities to highlight history and modern movements within the various communities.

By Steffen P

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Aug 18, 2020

Having learned Canadian history in high school, it was refreshing to see this 'history' told from a the perspective of the First Nations. For example, the discussions about the role of the Hudsons Bay Trading company portrayed the complexities of the relationship between First Nations and settlers.

Thanks!

By Kiran S

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Mar 4, 2021

it would have been interesting if there was some pointers to how one should pronounce the indigeneous words and also show samples of the artwork in the last module.

Overall, it changed my perspective. now when I read any news articles about Indigeneous aspects, I read it with a different lens. Thanks.

By Raymond D

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May 12, 2022

I recommend this course for anyone who wishes to learn more about indigenous culture, history, and also the modern perspectives of the native experience within the Canadian landscape. The instructors and presenters are obviously very well versed in the material and bring a unique view to the course.

By Randy T R

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Apr 28, 2021

Overall it was informative, not much Siksikaitapaiks (Blackfoot) content but we're used to being excluded and viewed as the enemy. If your narrative is to raise awareness for justice and Indigenous autonomy, sovereignty, etc., perhaps lose the historical-hate for other tribes such as the Blackfoot.

By Jennifer

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Jul 10, 2020

I really appreciated this course, I will certainly be striving to learn more and share what I have learned. It would be helpful if some things were updated and if there were more interactive questions within the units. Also having recommendations for further study would be Amazing.

Thank you so much

By Edward P

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May 9, 2021

Love to have seen more visuals of art examples when discussing contemporary artists' work.

In the arts section, would also love to learn more about contemporary writers, singers and craft artists too.

Thank you for the course. It was a very good introduction for me about the history of colonization.

By Amanda B

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Jun 2, 2017

Some of the quizzes felt as if they were trying to trick you with the options. I felt the tests could have asked better questions that were designed to teach rather than push memorization. It also would have been helpful to see where you went wrong rather than just being told to re-watch a module.

By Heather C

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Aug 7, 2021

Excellent course. I especially loved the interactive art work. Sometimes the spoken text is a bit slow. It would be good to have an option to just read and not have to view the video, if the written text was as richly illustrated. Thanks so much for all this work. I loved it and learned so much.

By Susan D

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Aug 20, 2017

This series has brought me a much clearer understanding of the generational harms that we impose on each other from a root of preconceived decisions about who we think we are, who you think we are, who I think I am, who I am and the who I want to be. I am grateful to have taken this course.

By Robert T

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Aug 18, 2021

This course has provided me with a better understanding of the Indigenous People, particullarly their history and culture. It has certainly broadened my views and perspective on the lives of generations of Indigenous People; and many of their challenges they have had to overcome in society.

By Karli P

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Aug 9, 2021

The information presented in this course is very valuable. I am very grateful to have gained the knowledge presented and look forward to continued learning in Indigenous History.

The material was presented in a clear and concise way, making learning attainable for all interested parties.