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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

VM

Aug 1, 2022

This is an excellent course that I would recommend to everyone in Canada. I learnde a lot about the history or colonization and gained a good understanding of Indigenous issues in contemporary Canada.

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.

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By Ian F

May 17, 2022

i really found this course educational, interesting and a better understanding of indigenous culture and what they endured and continue too.

By sami

Jan 1, 2022

While I did not know that much about indigenous people and their cultures, this course gave me a clear idea about their culture and history.

By Elene R d S S

Sep 27, 2021

Parabéns a equipe, um curso que irá contribuir para minha vida profissional e pessoal no Amazonas- Brasil. Muito obrigada pela contribuição.

By Michael-Don B

Sep 20, 2021

A very insightful, interactive, and knowledge-rich course. An excellent resource for educators. Thank you all so much for sharing with us!

By Abby A

Jun 28, 2021

Excellent way to know more about Canada and understand in more detail how Indigenous people are so important in the Canadian Culture. Thx!!

By Matthew Y

Dec 25, 2020

An excellent overview of some of the Indigenous history, learnings, and world views that I was certainly not educated on when I was in K-12.

By Susie H

Nov 16, 2020

I love this course! Thank you so much for providing it for free. I learned so much and it really has sparked a new passion. Thank you again!

By Brandi D

Oct 27, 2020

This course educated me on Indigenous issues that I have never learned about. it was eye opening, thought provoking and life changing for me

By Lindsay M

Sep 7, 2020

Thoughful, immersive, dynamic, and multi-faceted. I thoroughly enjoyed this course and appreciated it's rigorous preparation and execution.

By Melanie W

Sep 1, 2020

Excellent course in every way. I have a much better understanding of indigenous peoples in what is now Canada, then I did before, Thank you!

By Lynette M

Jun 27, 2020

Excellent information and history. It's sad that Canadian schools do not go this deep into the history of the indigenous people in this cou

By Tsitsi C

May 17, 2018

I learnt a lot about the history of Canada through this course. It truly is an eye opener on privilege and the inequalities in Canadian soci

By Diana K

Feb 16, 2023

Very good course where I learned a lot I did not know prior to taking this course. Well taught with concise and easy to follow information.

By Christine H

Nov 18, 2022

Amazing! So detailed and easy to follow with the printed notes. I learned so much in this course and would highly recommend it to others!

By Martyna M

Aug 22, 2022

A very well designed and delivered. It is one of the most informative couse on history, culture, and worldview of First Nations in Canada.

By Gillian M

Apr 10, 2022

A comprehensive, eye-opening discussion of the colonial history of Canada. Excellent, accessible format that anyone can navigate, for free.

By Elizabeth G

Jan 16, 2022

Very informative and great eye opener to the realities of the indigenous communities in Canada. Excellent course that everyone should take.

By Sebastian O

Sep 28, 2021

An amazing resource for anyone who is looking to learn about Indigenous peoples in Canada, and our responsibilities to them and their land.

By Vicenta O T

Jul 31, 2021

After I pass my citizen test, now I know all the past history of Canada, thank you for this oportunity to learn more about my new country.

By Samuel B

Jul 8, 2021

Incredibly informative and inviting. Inspired a desire to learn more and go beyond "classroom" to experience indigenous cultures firsthand.

By Craig H

Apr 13, 2021

Well done, thank you! It filled in many gaps in my understanding of Canada's history, and increased my appreciation for indigenous culture.

By Eleonora

Mar 21, 2021

It was a very interesting course. It helped me to discover Indigenous history, culture, arts and many other topics. I loved it!

Thank you!

By Natasha F

Jan 9, 2021

This course was one of the most important learning journeys I have ever embarked upon! It is essential learning for all settler colonizers.

By Permelia P

Dec 22, 2020

This course was amazing. Every Canadian should take this course to learn and understand how we all need to live, work and journey together.