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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

GC

Oct 14, 2021

This was one of the best online courses I have taken. It was well written, great material related to my own personal development and gave me a better understanding of the Indigenous Peoples in Canada.

SS

Nov 19, 2020

I majored in Native Studies during my BA 20 years ago, but I still learned a lot from this course. The units on art, gender roles, and Indigenous people in urban centers were especially interesting.

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By Sue L

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May 24, 2023

Exceptional course, very informative and stimulating. Great videos made the learning better. I fell much more informed about this important subject now.

By Tom V

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Dec 27, 2021

this is the first time for myself to try and learn more about indigenous canada and to broaden my knowledge and not be too one sided in my understanding

By Katie L

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Nov 12, 2021

The depth of learning was priceless. I have more clarity on my role as a treaty person and my responsibility in truth and reconciliation. Kinanaskomitin

By Sue R

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Oct 4, 2021

What an incredible experience! Thanks to all of you who presented, wrote and created this course! It was emotional as well as intellectual! Incredible!

By Marj B

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Aug 22, 2021

I was able to learn and retain a lot from the course. I know feel better equipped to have an intelligent conversation about the First Nations in Canada

By Simon D

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Mar 19, 2021

If you live in Canada, especially if like me you have little formal and Indigenous generated knowledge about Canadian history, this is an absolute must!

By Shannon H

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Feb 4, 2021

This was an amazing course, I have learnt a ton about the indigenous people and their culture. Thank you for all the hard work of putting this together.

By Chelsea F

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Dec 26, 2020

I really enjoyed taking this course. There was a lot of information to take in but they way it was laid out made it easy to work through and learn from.

By Katarina O

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Dec 23, 2020

This was a masterful course and Prof. Tracy Bear is one of the best profs I have ever had and I've never even met her. I am so thankful for this course.

By SHAWN L

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Dec 11, 2020

While sometimes difficult and uncomfortable to learn, I appreciated the opportunity to learn about the history of our country the way it should be told.

By Ramona F

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Oct 19, 2020

Very informative and an excellent primer for this topic. Course material was profound and easily understood and beautifully presented. Highly recommend.

By Kate C

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Sep 14, 2020

Really well done course. It has given me a great jumping off point and I learnt so much. I recommend all people who live in Canada should do this course

By Ileana G

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Aug 15, 2020

Loved the pace of the class, the videos and the art presented. Thank you for the opportunity to learn about indigenous history, traditions, art and more

By Isabel

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May 19, 2020

Excellent !! Very interesting . I think it should be more often remembered what happened to these cultures. I particularly enjoyed the last week module.

By Amanda F

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Mar 23, 2020

Fantastic course, extremely well-written and articulated by video presenters. Dr. Tracy Bear and Dr. Paul Gareau are simply brilliant. Highly recommend!

By Joshua S

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Jul 11, 2023

The course outlines were straight to the point and i like how the teachers really spoke extensively without diverting from the original subject course

By Graham F

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Nov 8, 2022

The information contained definitely stimulated the thought process on current Indigenous relations and gave me some great background for consideration

By Becca B

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Aug 15, 2022

Huge range of content from historical to the present day. High quality and professional videos, easy to follow notes, and quick, yet reflective quizes.

By Claudia P

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Jun 28, 2022

Excellent, in America, we have the same history, with the colonization, came destruction for my country and all AMERICA.Thank you for this opportunity.

By Breanne D

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Apr 1, 2022

This was a great course!!! It should be a core requirment for all students and professionals to take. I cant believe I am only now just learning this.

By Lisa S

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Mar 11, 2022

As someone who has recently moved to Canada, this course provided me with a valuable insight into the history and current issues for Indigenous people.

By Josh K

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Oct 20, 2021

Very informative and well laid out, not easy to hear in some sections. Definitely has changed how I view indigenous activities, struggles, and culture.

By Lisa C d L

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Jul 29, 2021

This was a great course. Easy to understand, information presented well and informative. I cannot wait to share with my Native Studies class this fall.

By Aysenur U

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Jul 22, 2021

This course really helped me to learn and understand indigenous issues in Canada. It was insightful and unique. Thank you for the opportunity to learn.

By Serge G

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Jul 9, 2021

Very well put together introductory course. Touches on several very important points and begs the reader (or me at least) to dig deeper and learn more!