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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 Amy H

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Jul 13, 2020

Amazing course! I have taken an Indigenous study class back in high school (Europeanized) but this course really gave a unique and certain perspective into the past and ongoing issues, which I find interesting and relevant!

By Gina V

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Jul 5, 2020

This course was well organized, sensitively presented and challenging to digest. Thank you for impacting my thinking and encouraging me to continue exploring the history of the diversity of the people I connect with daily.

By Mariana R

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Jul 5, 2020

I am from Uruguay, South America. I learned a great deal about Northern Aboriginal culture, not only regarding the history and spirituality of the First Nations but also the current situation in Canada of these populations.

By Julia R

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Jul 12, 2021

Great, informative, and important course. I am grateful for the opportunity to have access to this information. There were a few inconsistencies between the videos and the handouts, but nothing that caused major confusion.

By Linda W

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Jun 25, 2021

I am embarrassed to say that this is a whole part of our history that I was not aware of. I found the program extremely enlightening. I stand WITH Indigenous People so that this real history can spread to others in Canada.

By Ryan C

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Apr 18, 2021

great learning style, content and delivery of this course content. It focused on a broad range of areas and gave great overall insight into many fascists' of indigenous culture, history and societal values. Very well done.

By Michel D

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Feb 15, 2021

This is a comprehensive and very valuable course for anyone seeking to understand indigenous issues and mindset in Canada and North America. This is an essential course for anyone interacting with First Nations in Canada.

By Stacy C

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Nov 7, 2020

I have learned so much. I now understand so much better how treaty issues and residential schools have caused so much damage to Indigenous communities. Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge and experience with me.

By Betty J D

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Oct 23, 2020

The videos were excellent, along with the reading material. I found the history very eye opening and extremely well presented. I have taken a lot of good key information from this course. I will recommend this to my peers.

By Stephen C

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Oct 15, 2020

An excellent, thoughtful and broad introductory course for anyone interested in learning about Indigenous issues in Canada. The best part is that anyone can take this course even if they are not enrolled at the university.

By Matheus A Q G

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Oct 14, 2020

Loved this course, it was very well prepared. I knew nothing from the history of Canada or the First Nations Culture and now I'm very full of knowledge. It couldn't have been better. I'm vey thankful for making this course

By Denise S

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Sep 24, 2020

It was very informative and thought provoking. I appreciated being able to gain insight from the Indigenous perspective. I especially liked the painting at the end of each week's course that helped reinforce the learnings.

By Paul W

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Jul 27, 2020

Very thorough but concise introduction to Indigenous culture and issues in Canada.There is enough diversity to keep you interested throughout the whole course.

This course will help thoroughly in the context of my work

Paul

By Vera L

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Mar 28, 2020

Fully enjoyed this course and learned so much about Indigenous history in Canada that I sadly never learned in public school. Quizzes were straight forward, and it was nice to complete everything at my own pace. Thank you!

By Gabriel D d L

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Apr 24, 2023

As a person living in the Yukon Territory I judged the right step to learn about Indigenous culture and history. The course is complete and helped me to understand a little better about that rich and interesting culture.

By Sue C

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Apr 13, 2021

I thought I knew a lot about indigenous peoples, I was wrong. This course taught a lot. I really enjoyed the course, it was well laid out and presented. Highly recommend this course to everyone. Extremely interesting.

By Lesley M

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Mar 22, 2021

This course has expanded my worldview. As a white woman who is Canadian only due to colonization and the privileges and advantages that provides me, I hope to continue my studies and be an ally to all Indigenous peoples.

By Edith S

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Mar 15, 2021

I really enjoyed learning more about my neighbours and friends and family, from their view and story...so very sorry for all of the injustices and inequities you have had to endure. May you continue to flourish. Thank you

By Marjorie J C

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Nov 30, 2020

I enjoyed this course so much. This should be mandatory learning in our History classes at middle school level and up. Feel I have a better understanding and respect regarding Indigenous rights and the need to be heard.

By Krys C

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Nov 14, 2020

I would recommend fixing a couple of the answers in the quizzes as there were times upon getting a wrong answer and looking at the community conversation that we found the answer we gave actually should have been correct.

By Loralie C

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Oct 13, 2020

I am loving this course! So much amazing information. I am finally able to economically learn what I've always wanted to learn....more about Indigenous history, people, as well as the triumphs and struggles along the way.

By Debby K

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Aug 15, 2020

Any honest and raw truths are appreciated and this course provided me with a knowledge I will carry with me through my life. I would recommend this course to anyone who wishes to seek out 'the other side of the history'.

By Ellenie H D

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Oct 17, 2019

Loved this course, had a great flow to move through. I felt I learned a lot was an enjoyable experience and can't wait to see where this leads.

One recommendation is to make the videos a little more exciting!

Thank you :)

By Erin N

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Mar 7, 2023

This course is informative, educational and engaging. The information is presented in a way that's easy to understand with a good mix of practical knowledge, story telling, videos and historical facts. I learned so much.

By Warren G

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Oct 4, 2022

This was a very insightful course that opened my eyes to the history of Canada's Indigenous Peoples past, present and future. Thank you very much for this knowledge as I will encourage my co workers to take this course.