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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

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 Kerry H

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Apr 8, 2021

Beautifully put together - shines light on the issues that ARE NOT taught in the grade school curriculum for Alberta! Would highly recommend every one take this course to educate themselves on these topics.

By Claudine C

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Mar 26, 2021

Learning about the Indigenous Canada made me realize how little most of us know about their history. Thank you so much, the course was so interesting and I'm looking forward to learn more about this topic.

By Alanna A

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Jan 3, 2021

I really enjoyed this course! I have a learning disability but I still got so much from the teachings in this course. Thank you so much for putting so much of your knowledge into the modules of this course.

By Shannon T

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Nov 16, 2020

I learned a lot. As a primary teacher, I know I will be able to take what I have learned from this course into the classroom to help students better understand the history of Canada and indigenous peoples.

By Simolette T

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Nov 15, 2020

It was easy for me to learn by watching the videos and to read the notes afterward to supplement my learning. My knowledge and understanding of Canadian history have expanded. Thank you!!! Excellent course!

By Danae A

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Nov 14, 2020

This course was very informative and interesting. I learned a great deal, including how narrow minded some educators of my previous educational experiences really were. Thank you for offering this course.

By Jennifer S

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Nov 12, 2020

As a settler in Canada this was an eye-opening and honest lesson that was never taught to me in school. Thank you so much for creating this course and allowing it to be free and accessible on this platform.

By Jman W

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Nov 3, 2020

Very beneficial to learn, love and appreciate the indigenous people of this area on earth. As a new Canadian citizen from N.Ireland this has give myself a much better understanding of the history of Canada.

By Leann R

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Sep 20, 2020

it was very informative, unfortunately, I have a learning disability and never thought I could finish the course. Much to my surprise, I DID! YAHOO. It was a great course, I loved it. Keep up the good work!

By Annie P

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Nov 19, 2018

Wonderful introduction to indigenous culture, issues, and issues told from an indigenous perspective. Highly educational and eye opening. It should be a mandatory course for all Canadians. Highly recommend.

By Bob J

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Sep 15, 2022

The course was very good and gave me a good introduction to the history of Canada and how things developed to today. It is just the beginning of understanding but found the information and delivery good.

By Bharat J

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Jul 21, 2022

Excellent compilation of fundamental knowledge, to initiate true learning about Indigenous People of Canada.

And the paintings by Leah Dorion with support of the team really are the 'icing on the cake'..!

By Nicholas K

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Nov 12, 2021

It was refreshing to learn about the history of Canada through an Indigenous lens. I felt the course was laid out in a way that gave important context to many issues impacting Indigenous communities today.

By Nicole H

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Oct 20, 2021

I really recommend this course to anyone who wants to be more aware of Indigenous history, culture and voices. It just scratches the surface but is an amazing tool to better understand the world around us.

By Robert H

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Oct 19, 2021

Excellent course and I learned so much. One thing is that the course needs to be updated particularly in light of recent indigenous events in Canada. Hopefully the faculty will do that in the near future.

By Jessie W

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Aug 11, 2021

Thank you for making this course so accessible and available to all. A wonderful bank of information you have shared with so many people. I will take my learnings into my teaching practice as an educator.

By Andrew H

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Jul 30, 2021

This was a great introduction/foundational course to understanding Indigenous History in Canada. I highly recommend this to anyone interested in learning about the "true" history of Canada. Amazing work!!

By Stephen t

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Jul 22, 2021

I am so glad that I was able to take the time and complete this course. We are far too undereducated in Canada on Aboriginal/Indigenous history and realities of life within a colonial system of government.

By Debi A

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May 21, 2021

This course has completely changed how I view Canada and has made me even more of an activist for Indigenous rights, respect for the land, and respect for all peoples living within our borders. Thank you!

By Lorraine R

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Apr 29, 2021

I wish this would have been taught in the 70's & 80's when I was in High School. We need to understand North America Indigenous community, culture and way of life has been forever changed by the settlers.

By Karen S

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Feb 9, 2021

Excellent course. The inclusion of art to enhance the learning concepts was very effective. Interesting material and great introduction to a history of Canada that most of us never learned in grade school.

By Ryan D

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Dec 26, 2020

Wonderful course! Learned a lot, enjoyed the stories, art and activism and was at times very shocked at some of the history. Can't wait to explore more indigenous courses and teachings in the coming years.

By Adebola O

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Nov 30, 2020

I found the course informative and delivered in a dynamic and flexible manner. I highly recommend the course to individuals seeking for an unbiased perspective to indigenous Canadian historical background.

By Amanda S

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Nov 27, 2020

Amazing. Incredible overview of the lasting effects of colonization on Indigenous people. I have a much deeper understanding of Canadian history that the public education system did not give me. Thank you.

By Marie-Claude R

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Nov 27, 2020

Ce cours est éclairant sur la réalité des premières nations. J'ai beaucoup apprécié son contenu et son rythme. J'ai été touché par le côté artistique par la musique et les oeuvres expliquées par l'artiste.