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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

DN

Aug 31, 2020

This is a great survey course about Indigenous Canada. As a participant, I have learned and unlearned so much about Indigenous Canadians, and more important, this course has inspired me to learn more.

LT

Feb 27, 2021

Thank you for this. Beautifully presented, well rounded, I am embarrassed to think of how little I knew before, but I'm glad I do know. This course is an inspiration to dig deeper into many topics.

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By B A

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Mar 25, 2021

Very informative and it explains a lot of why family did not talk about our native heritage .

By Kerry P

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Mar 17, 2021

This was a very interesting, somewhat challenging overview of the Canadian Native experience.

By dori v

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Dec 30, 2020

The course was very informative and interesting and managed to cover a wide array of content.

By Darcy J

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Dec 24, 2020

Very insightful and educating, this course should be part of the mainstream education system.

By Deleted A

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Nov 22, 2020

I'm surprised at how much I didn't know. The course is very well presented.

Bravo & Thank You.

By Gary G

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Nov 15, 2020

I found this to be a very informative, well structured and comprehensive introductory course!

By Sasha D

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Nov 13, 2020

Good overview of a really broad and complex subject. Thank you for offering this free course!

By Tami M

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Nov 11, 2020

The instructors were knowledgeable and a joy to listen to. I looked forward to every section.

By Linnet G

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Nov 4, 2020

I have learn a lot with the videos and readings. I like how you allow me to retake the Quite.

By Lisa K

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Sep 7, 2020

Fantastic content, great opportunity to learn more about Indigenous culture/history in Canada

By Wendy C

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Jun 5, 2020

This course was interesting and informative. The content was presented in an engaging format.

By Marlee J

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Nov 5, 2019

A great course to take if you are wanting to learn more about Indigenous culture and history.

By Amanda R S

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Feb 24, 2018

I learned so much about the Indigenous history, experience and contemporary issues in Canada.

By Isabelle G

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Sep 23, 2024

It was very well layed out, easy to understand and a wealth of knowledge! I would love more!

By Julie p

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Jul 11, 2022

I honestly found it so insightful and think every Canadian should do this course. Thank you!

By Rhonde L

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Jun 23, 2022

Brilliant, informative, interesting and well -presented course. Thank you for offering it!!!

By Nisha B

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Mar 11, 2022

Amazing course, every Canadian should take this course and learn the history of our country!

By Darcy W

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Dec 10, 2021

Very informative and a good eye opener from being raised in the system that I was born into.

By Erin O

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Dec 4, 2021

The history told in this course is incredibly moving and shocking. I must for all Canadians.

By Darin S

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Nov 22, 2021

This is a great course to broaden anyone's understanding of the Indigenous culture in Canada

By Barbara B

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Nov 2, 2021

This was an excellent course and I highly recommend to anyone in Canada or around the world.

By Miriam D

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Oct 18, 2021

Very informative - learned a lot about Indigenous history, culture, aspirations and values.

By Judith A S

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Sep 1, 2021

A unlearning of colonial thinking and doing. I appreciated the experience of this learning.

By Laura L

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Aug 13, 2021

I feel this should be a required course for every Canadian. Excellent. Thank you for this.

By Keri M

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Aug 12, 2021

Great course! I learnt so much and have already started applying it to my everyday outlooks.