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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.
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Top reviews

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.

KD

Jun 21, 2021

T​his course was so impactful. Each module could be made into a course of its own. I would gladly take them if offered. I learned so much and gained new appreciation for Canada's Indigenous People.

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By Anita H

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Dec 17, 2021

I Loved this course! I learned so much and curious for more. Only a starting point to so much more. Thank you for those who put this course together.

By Safiyya A

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Sep 11, 2021

I highly encourage Canadians to take this course, in order to reframe our understanding of Indigenous peoples across a variety of subjects and issues.

By Chloe L

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Jul 30, 2021

I enjoyed learning about Indigenous culture, art and world views. I would for sure recommend this course to people who want to expand their knowledge.

By jennifer g

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Jul 16, 2021

it was well put together. very informative. has givem me a greater insight to indigenous peoples and how they are treated by the Canadaian government

By Jennifer B

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Jun 28, 2021

Thank you for helping to educate me; I will share what I've learned with others, and recommend this course as an essential primer on Indigenous issues

By Shannon D

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Jan 24, 2021

What an incredible course! Thank you for helping to successfully illustrate the misrepresentation of Indigenous peoples within Canada and its history.

By Emma F

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Nov 23, 2020

Very informative and non partisan. I am more aware of the reasons First Nations groups are formed. No one ever explains this in school . Thank you!

By ELIZABETH L

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Nov 16, 2020

Very informative and enjoyable! The first time I have taken an academic course for my own interest and personal benefit and would highly recommend it!

By Kelly L A

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Nov 5, 2020

I learned a great deal and I'm inspired to keep learning about Indigenous history and culture in Canada as a small way to work towards reconciliation.

By Laura M

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Oct 29, 2020

This was a really informative course and has inspired me to look for more opportunities to learn about Canada's Indigenous history and current issues.

By Lori G

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Oct 28, 2020

This was an amazing educational experience. I learned so much about Canadian history and Indigenous Canadians. Thank you so much for this opportunity!

By Nova L T

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Sep 12, 2020

This is a course that all Canadians should take, in an effort to understand the indigenous community that was here before us. Thanks for offering it!!

By Nichole T

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Aug 5, 2020

Great job communication current issues and history on indigenous Canadian history! This is the stuff they should be teaching in schools across Canada.

By julie b

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Jul 29, 2020

i loved and learnt so much about my culture and what has happened to Canada. thank you so much and now im looking for and Ojibwe course for language

By Johan P V

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Jul 21, 2020

thanks for putting together an informative and indigenous view of history and culture. i will be requiring our graduate students to take this course.

By Marcus A

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Apr 13, 2020

This course has assisted me in better understanding the history of indigenous peoples in Canada as well as the wrong doing of the Canadian government.

By Brenda M

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Aug 9, 2019

This course showed me a lot about Indigenous history that I didn't know. I was happy you provided the verbal and written versions of all the chapters.

By Deleted A

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Sep 4, 2017

Very interesting, being from USA this material is completely new to me, I appreciate the use of different teaching methods, lectures, interviews, art.

By Yvonne A

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Aug 20, 2024

It was extremely well done and insightful. It left me feeling naive and ignorant of our nation's history. I highly recommend this course to everyone.

By Mikayla G

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Oct 16, 2022

This course allowed me to reflect on prior knowledge and helped me began tocreate a new lens to view policy and how Indigenous peoples are affected.

By Deleted A

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Aug 20, 2022

I learned alot about not only my own culture (Metis) but also other cultures and stories. My favorite unit was the last week for the arts. Well Done!

By Sherrie W

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Aug 5, 2022

it has helped me understand my Metis heritage but also all Indingenous hertigages and how they have lost so much. And gives me hope for the future.

By Sarah T

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Feb 9, 2022

This course was amazing! Filled with information presented in an engaging and acessible manner that is worth returning to over and over. Thank you!

By Jessilyn F

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Sep 22, 2021

This was an amazing and eye opening course! I really enjoyed how UAlberta offered this course online! I hope to take some more courses in the future.

By Julianne C

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Jul 15, 2021

I recommend that everyone in Canada takes this course to educate themselves on the history of the Indigenous peoples. Most excellent and eye opening.