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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

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.

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.

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By Anna M S

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Sep 30, 2020

I highly recommend taking this course. It was very informative and at times shocking to learn how much history has been kept in from Canadians.

By Shawn

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Sep 2, 2020

Very informative , some of the questions seemed challenging. But the material and the learning will benefit as I work too to help my community.

By David D

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Aug 22, 2020

I am extremely glad to have taken this course. Outstanding both historically and philosophically. Thank you for making this available for free.

By Karen L D

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Nov 9, 2017

This course is the best Canadian history course I have taken, This course should be a requirement for Canadian history courses, Very well done!

By Carolyn F

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May 18, 2023

This was really well put together and covered so many areas on this topic! I especially appreciated that it is from an indigenous perspective.

By Celine L

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Feb 27, 2023

Very insightful. I always hated how history is taught with the settlers' perspective and showed Indigenous peoples as one dimensional peoples.

By Svjetlana E

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Sep 25, 2022

Such a great content and explanation of history, interrelationships, culture. I would recommend this course to all of my friends and colegues.

By jennifer s

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Aug 5, 2022

well delivered material. Easy to understand. I learned a lot about aboriginal history in Canada. I woukd highly recommend this course to all.

By John E

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Jul 7, 2022

An eye opening primer on Indigenous history and Canada. It paints a very differnt history than what we learned in school. I really enjoyed it.

By Dominique M

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Apr 30, 2022

I learned a lot. Realized I was quite ignorant abour Indigenous People. It open my eyes. Every person in Canada would benefit from that course

By Audra W

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Jan 13, 2022

Very informative and thought provoking. The instructors were knowledgeable and expressive. I learned so much and still have a thirst for more.

By Grace M

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Jun 30, 2021

So well presented and so very informative. Wonderful interactive modules as well. This course should be mandatory for every single Canadian.

By Amanda S

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Jun 25, 2021

While there is still so much for me to learn, this was an excellent start. The course was very well done, and I am grateful for the teachings.

By Warren B

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Feb 19, 2021

Growing up in Canada in the 80s and 90s, I was never taught anything about indigenous history. This was a great course that taught me so much.

By Maureen H

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Jan 22, 2021

Fantastic course, wonderful lecturers. Gained a greater perspective of aborigial culture and connection to the environment. So glad I took it!

By Debra H

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Nov 13, 2020

Thorough overview of Indigenous history and issues. Highly recommend. Wish there were a further course, to build on what I learned. Thank you!

By Taryn H

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Nov 5, 2020

This is a wonderful educational tool and I would highly recommend. I really appreciate this being this course being made so easily accessible.

By ANDREA G

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Nov 5, 2020

Such an amazing course! Even being Ojibway, it’s always pleasant to learn about our different nations and yet we still have very similar ways.

By Lesley R

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Oct 29, 2020

This course has highly engaging and the instructors, guest speakers and overall content was excellent. Every Canadian should take this course.

By Hayley R

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Oct 4, 2020

Very thorough and well done. I enjoyed learning about Canadian history from a perspective that I hadn't had the chance to learn during school.

By Anjali M

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Sep 12, 2020

Thank you for this incredible learning opportunity! I am a better friend and ally to my many First Nations friends as a result of this course!

By Luann S

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Aug 16, 2020

I learned so much about the various indigenous groups in Canada. This course has deepened my appreciation for indigenous culture. Thank you!

By Hassid T

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Jun 27, 2017

Such a great MOOC ! As a new canadien resident, I learn so much about Indigenous people. Thank you to all the people who make this MOOC exist.

By Heather U

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May 13, 2024

I found this course fascinating and helpful in understanding the background to colonial misinterpretation of indigenous culture and treaties.