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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 M

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Apr 19, 2022

This was a very comprehensive course in the history and contemporary issues faciing Indigenous Canada. It is my opinion, that courses like this should be implemented into Canadian curriculum.

Thank you for your hardwork.

By Andy K

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Jun 16, 2021

Outstanding course. I learned so much and want to dive deeper into the history both old and current of Indigenous Peoples of the land now called Canada. This should be mandated at all grades in all schools of curriculum.

By Reba S

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Feb 10, 2021

I learned so much from this work. The most important thing I learned was that there is still so much more to learn. Thank you for making this content available. I feel like a more caring and open-minded Canadian citizen.

By Elizabeth K

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Dec 6, 2020

This was a really interesting course. Some of the quizzes were tricky because the questions were worded in a complicated way or the answers were not clear, either from the videos or the reading. I'm glad I did it though!

By Heather L

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Nov 23, 2020

I learned a lot. Some I knew, and was able to explore the issues more. Some things I did not know and was glad to learn. However, I am left with more questions. Such as 'what now?' How can I can help? What more can I do?

By Ofelia L

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Nov 9, 2020

I am very happy I enrolled in this course. I have learned a lot about the indigenous communities in Canada. I truly believe it is never too late to learn and I will encourage people to sign up for this course. Thank you.

By Moira J M

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Jan 17, 2018

This was an excellent course, informative and at times heartbreaking. My only criticism, which has been made by others, is that some questions on the quizzes had more than one "correct" option among the possible answers.

By Carolyn D

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Nov 16, 2017

Extremely well organized and engaging material on a subject it's a shame we didn't all learn more about in schools. I am very grateful that such a course is accessible to anyone who is interested in learning, at no cost!

By Anastasia N

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Sep 18, 2023

A fantastic course that provided a detailed overview of Indigenous history and culture in settler Canada. I learned so much and have so much more to learn. Thank you so much. I will be recommending this course to many!

By Natalie S

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Aug 31, 2022

i loved all the information! I do wish that there were more photos of items mentioned (button blankets, places, wtc. totems and why totems have that design). This is a great course and it was winderdully put together!

By Mariam L

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Nov 15, 2021

This course offers breadth and depth of understanding, highlights how very much is missing in general education about Indigenous People, and opens doors to more learning. Thank you greatly for this opportunity to grow.

By Allison M

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Oct 26, 2021

I learned so much seeing history from the Indigenous People's perspective. I really liked the interviews with the diverse peoples from different clans and the Leah Dorion's art really brought the course content to life.

By Kimi G

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Sep 27, 2021

I thoroughly enjoyed this course, I learned so much more about Canada's Indigenous Peoples than I ever knew. It was insightful, emotional, and inspiring. I loved Leah Dorion's artwork and her descriptions of each one.

By Rachel C

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Sep 8, 2021

A really good step towards understanding the cultural beliefs, values and history of the original people of this land. Highly recommend and quite frankly I believe this should be a mandatory course for all High Schools.

By Sylvie G

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Aug 16, 2021

This course provides exceptional detail on Indigenous peoples in Canada. I will use my new knowledge to update and add to my current lessons. The topics covered are so important for all Canadians to know and understand.

By Rene D

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Dec 1, 2020

Very informative. From a Non-Indigenous person who lived across Canada is was very humbling reading the exp's Indigenous people went through in the development of our nation. Will recommend this course to many friends.

By Ed B

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Oct 3, 2020

Extremely well presented. Gives a clear and open view of the indigenous side of history. Give us all a chance to reassess our views and understanding of the origins and accomplishments of the original peoples of Canada.

By Stephanie C

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Jul 13, 2017

This course was an opportunity for me to re-learn the history of Canada. It gave me insight and understanding into past and present concerns, as well as an elevated appreciation of the Indigenous culture and resilience.

By Jason

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Sep 13, 2021

Very Knowledgeable Course, learned a lot of history that myself was un aware of. would recommended this course to my friends and coworkers to see the different Perspectives and point of views explained in this course.

By Scott M S

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Sep 3, 2021

Awesome, very informative. Really helped me understand the skewed history of Canada teachings from public school. This course really cleared up a few inconsistencies that I had become aware of over my scholastic years.

By Laura V

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Aug 18, 2021

This is exactly what needs to be taught in our public and catholic school system. I am so glad I found this oppurtunity to learn indigenous truth. Its opened my eyes to what my aunt and cousins have faced. Thank you!!

By Jalynne G

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Jan 30, 2021

The content was masterful, my only complaint is that I never received my certificate. That’s not the instructors fault, but I don’t know how to rectify it. I paid the fee to receive a certificate and never received it.

By kevin M

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Dec 7, 2020

It was a very well laid out course. Confirming many things I knew bits and pieces about and exploring new ideas and teachings that I had not heard of or be taught previously. Thank you for making this course available.

By Michele G

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Nov 7, 2020

This is a great course. I learned so much. I am humbled and I feel even more respect now for Indigenous Peoples in Canada.

Thank you for offering this course. I learned about it from a Facebook post from Daniel Levy.

By Shelley O

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Oct 25, 2020

Excellent course that provides and interesting overview of Indigenous Canada. There is much that I did not know and it was well worth my time to learn more about the people who live here and who were here first of all.