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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

KK

Sep 6, 2022

What a great intorduction to indigenous hoistory and cultiure. It is a breath of fresh air to hear about Canada's Indigenous history from an indegenous prespective that is clear, honest and unbiased.

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 Deanna T

Jan 25, 2025

This course was well thought out and very informational I feel like I have a much better understanding of what people went through.

By olohigbe f

Jul 18, 2024

A course I will recommend to anyone who wants to learn about the history of Canada; its people, culture, art, politics and History.

By Michele K

Oct 15, 2023

Very educational and informative! I highly recommend this course. It should be taught in every high school in Canada! Thank you. ❤️

By Jeff C

May 10, 2023

This is both an eye opener and a great thought provoking starting point to understanding. Well presented and greatly appreciated.

By Inemesit A

Dec 13, 2022

An absolutely interesting opportunity to learn more about the Indigenous peoples of Canada. Thank you Coursera for the opportunity

By Leanne N

Jun 20, 2022

educational - interesting - informative - liked the ability to read verbal presentation as that is the method in which i learn best

By Jacqueline R

May 16, 2022

Absolutely wonderful and eye-opening. All Canadians would benefit from taking this course and it has left me wanting to learn more.

By Heather D

Oct 13, 2021

Excellent course, very interesting. Useful for anyone, but particularly helpful for those working with Indigenous groups in Canada.

By Dorothea B

Sep 29, 2021

I liked learning the history of indigenous history, thank you so much ,it was very informative and heartbreaking at the same time.

By Jan T

Sep 14, 2021

Definitely gave me a different perspective of Canada. Very thought provoking. Made me want to reach out and strive to learn more.

By Lynda J

Sep 7, 2021

This course was paced well, very informative and worthwhile. Thank you to all who contributed to its production and ongoing access.

By Christina M

Aug 30, 2021

This course was wonderful. Thank you so much for providing opportunities to learn the histories of Indigenous Peoples in Canada!!!

By Jennifer N

Aug 26, 2021

This course is a great start for people who wish to become better educated about the Indigenous people in North America. Thank you!

By Jennifer P

Aug 22, 2021

I cannot overstate how much I learned from this course. Most surprisingly I learned how under-informed and under-aware I have been

By Julie M

Aug 16, 2021

A very informative course and valuable tool to give context to the current state of relations between Canada and our First Nations.

By Samantha B

Aug 1, 2021

This course was super informative and enjoyable. I learned a lot, way more from this course than any studies I ever did in school.

By Marianne C M

Jul 7, 2021

The lectures and the readings were comprehensive, and broadened my understanding of Turtle Island/Canada. 1000/10 would recommend.

By Jannika P

Jul 6, 2021

This is such an important course! Everyone should take it and use it to start learning about Indigenous past, present, and future!

By Mick S

Mar 2, 2021

Very eye opening course, this should become mandatory in Canada. I learned many new things and gained a new perspective. Thank you!

By Martha O T

Feb 9, 2021

Very well done. I enjoyed every week and I gained a much greater appreciation for the experience of First Nations, Metis and Inuit.

By Amber H

Jan 27, 2021

What a wonderful course. Very well organized and interesting and timely articles/videos. So glad I decided to complete this course.

By Elizabeth B

Jan 15, 2021

Really informative. I learned so much and plan to return to this course again and again so that I can re-learn over and over again.

By Brett G

Nov 27, 2020

Wonderfully informative and interesting. This course is a great wealth of information I would never have known without the course.