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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Indigenous Canada by University of Alberta

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22,961 ratings

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

VK

Feb 24, 2021

Excdellent course! I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to learn the material presented. Thanks you so much! All the work that was evident in putting this course together was worth the effort!

MJ

Dec 9, 2020

Thanks for teaching me a lot about indigenous history in Canada. I am inspired to learn more. I just finished Chelsea Vowel’s book, Indigenous Writes and I’m currently reading the summary of the RCAP.

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By Maxine G

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Sep 17, 2021

Great information, however the quiz's were extremely difficult and quite discouraging.

By Cathy G

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Jan 4, 2021

Very informative. Some lessons were a bit long and would have been better if broken up

By Brian T

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Dec 18, 2020

Excellent primer on Indigenous Canada! I look forward to enrolling in further courses.

By Vivianne G

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Mar 31, 2022

Lots of learning. Thought in many cases the information could have been said simpler.

By Laureen M

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Feb 4, 2021

I really enjoyed this course. i would love to see more in-depth free courses offered

By Christine S

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Jul 23, 2021

The course information was wonderful, but some of the quiz questions were ambiguous.

By Blanche M

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Aug 31, 2020

I would have appreciated a bit more illustration especially in Week 12 on the arts.

By Michael G

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Jan 23, 2025

Very educational and informative course with eye-opening lectures and discussions.

By Amin S

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Nov 2, 2024

Very good course and very informative. Would be 5 star if the pricing was reduced.

By Judy A R

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Oct 7, 2020

I found the content very interesting, it gave me some insight to Canada's History.

By Ahmad E Z

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Jul 11, 2024

It was a very good course, and it improved my mentality towards indigenous people

By Alex M

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Dec 21, 2021

The course was enlightening. This should be mandatory learning for all Canadians.

By Mike Z

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Apr 26, 2021

This was enlightening. Longer than expected but very interesting and resourceful.

By Gail R

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Jan 3, 2021

Would appreciate visuals to accompany final module regarding indigenous art works

By Samantha V B

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Dec 28, 2020

While very informative and interesting I did find the speakers slow and monotone.

By Nev A

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Feb 9, 2022

This course was well organized. I look forward to other course on this platform.

By Andre D

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Oct 16, 2021

Good course. Good descriptive accounting of indigenous history in North America

By Kimberley A B

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May 20, 2022

Had a lot of information, well presented. Very easy to work through,

Thank you

By Jacqueline L

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Jul 29, 2021

i like how they added some modern day issues. Great speakers and presentations

By Tom A

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Dec 19, 2020

Very good course that fills in a significant gap in most Canadian's knowledge.

By Dr. K P S

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Sep 11, 2022

a very comprehensive introduction to indigenous life and challenges they face

By Susan E

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Mar 27, 2022

Great introduction to what all Canadians should know and understand.

Thank you!

By Joel T

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Feb 13, 2022

Great to understand in detail. Colonialism is the same, anywhere in the world.

By Ronald S M

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Jun 2, 2021

This is a great course. I highly recommend it. Every Canadian should take it.

By Rinshu A

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Jul 30, 2021

It was very informative and gave a good insight about the indigenous culture