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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Indigenous Canada by University of Alberta

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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 Heather H

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Jul 9, 2020

The content was interesting, guest appearances were rich with information. Presenters spoke clearly and course was enjoyed from start to finish.

By Mona K

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Apr 8, 2020

Great introduction to the issues facing the Indigenous peoples of Canada are currently facing. It gives the student a basis to continue learning.

By Hammad H A

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Aug 29, 2018

Thank you very much for designing this excellent course. This course enable me to understand the problems that our Indigenous friends are facing.

By Claudine D

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Jun 12, 2017

Absolutely amazing and very informative. Its has given me many tools to help my students learn more about First Nations, Metis, and Inuit people.

By Cole S

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Sep 26, 2024

This course was an interesting introspective into native culture and history that isn't typically talked about. I would definitely recommend it.

By Nicka K

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Nov 10, 2022

It was a pleasure to learn through the lens of Indigenous methodologies about the diversity of Indigenous Worldviews from Canada. Thank you !

By Andrea W

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Jul 27, 2022

This was a great course to help me with some of the basics of Indigenous history. I loved the artwork connection and the three varied speakers.

By Mark S

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Apr 28, 2022

This course is an excellent Introduction into the history and the effects of colonialization on the Indigenous peoples living in North America.

By Christine B

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Mar 22, 2022

Absolutely amazing, thank you so much! This course should be done by every Canadian adult to get the history we should have received in school.

By Michael C

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Mar 8, 2022

I really enjoyed the approach the course took. Its content flowed nicely and I have a broader perspective of indigenous culture in our country.

By Jennifer C

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Aug 17, 2021

What a refreshing viewpoint! This course will make me heavily question all further white written history I learn about - what a gift! Thank you.

By Ken U

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Jul 19, 2021

This was a great course. I learned so much that I did not know and gave me a better understanding of the Indigenous culture and views. Thank you

By Owain J M

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Jan 27, 2021

Excellent course, wide range of topics covered and left me wanting to learn more. Really enjoyed completing this and will be doing more reading.

By Alisha S

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Jan 4, 2021

Insightful interesting information. I enjoyed the interactive art pieces, I've never seen anything like that before. I would use Coursera again!

By Ananda A

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Nov 23, 2020

This was an excellent course, so much important content, much thanks to all who were involved in it's creation for the opportunity to take part!

By Miranda M

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Nov 16, 2020

I only hope to have more courses like this available. More concentrated on one subject and more indepth would be amazing. I really enjoyed this!

By Stephanie B

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Nov 11, 2020

Amazing. A lot packed into small modules but a wonderful and important starting point. I think everyone should have to do this course in school.

By Lorilee L

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Nov 9, 2020

This course was put together extremely well and has given me a better understanding of the Indigenous in Canada. I highly recommend this course.

By Kurtis S

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Nov 4, 2020

Outstanding course! I have learned more than I could imagine about Indigenous culture, however I recognize there is still so much more to learn.

By Karen M

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Oct 21, 2020

I really enjoyed this. Best part for me was the early history of the native people in relation to the settlers. THANKYOU for this opportunity.

By Samantha W

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Sep 28, 2020

This course was really informing and gave me a place to start in learning about our history. Thank you to all of the people who put it together.

By Valerie G

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Sep 18, 2020

I went into this course thinking I knew a fair amount already. It was very enlightening and I learned much more than I anticipated. Well done!

By mohammed a m

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Jul 17, 2020

Amazing story of our history and untold and kept away from all. Great perspective to be part in developing the indigenous communities. Thank you

By Greg M

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May 7, 2020

Thank you! This was very educational, it changed my views in many ways, also gave me pause and had me look at my own ancestry. Excellent course.

By Ilana J S

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Jul 15, 2022

This really opened my eyes to the Indigenous experience. While I was aware, this has made their past and continuing trials much clearer to me.