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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Indigenous Canada by University of Alberta

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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

BE

Nov 18, 2020

Thank you so much for this course. Also thanks to Dan Levy for suggesting it. The course and weekly chats helped educate me in Canada's true history, information that I should have received in school.

JD

Oct 29, 2020

This course helped me to get a better understanding of the Indigenous people which in turn helped to appreciate them, their culture and their contribution to society in a more profound way. Thank you

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By Daniel M

Aug 9, 2023

I really enjoyed every say of

the course and

have learned so much that was different from my colonial

version of Canadian History

By ilham h

Jul 11, 2023

An exceptional overview. well done.

my only comment, is that when the certificate is issued, it should include the learner's name.

By Joselito F

Nov 7, 2022

Very informative and covers significant topics for a person who is just starting to learn about the indigenous peoples of Canada.

By Julia L M

Oct 20, 2022

Fantastic introduction to the historical and contemporary stories of Indigenious peoples living in the place we now call Canada!

By Christine D

Jul 8, 2022

I really enjoyed the broad variety of topics this course covered. The material was presented well and I learned a lot. Thank-you.

By Gordon T

May 21, 2022

Excellent course delivered by Indigenous Canada and told from their perspective. You will not get this information anywhere else.

By Cortney B

Mar 3, 2022

Really well done! I learned alot, and was impressed by how well this online course was received. Congratulations to the creators!

By Erika K

Jan 8, 2022

Great course! I enjoyed it quite throughouly. The only feedback I have is that some of the quiz questions are difficult to read.

By Dennis O

Dec 16, 2021

Great course, very detailed and gave me the opportunity to get a good grasp on the background of our Indigenous people in Canada.

By Olivia C L

Aug 1, 2021

Very informative. Would encourage anyone wanting to understand contemporary and historical events in Canada to take this course.

By Kristin J

Jul 21, 2021

Highly recommend this course. Superb content, manageable sections, work at your own pace. Every Canadian should take this course.

By JOAN M N

Jun 15, 2021

I learned so much from this course and thoroughly enjoyed it, but it also made me sad that I didn't know all this history before.

By BA M

Mar 23, 2021

AWESOME amount of information & knowledge!! Very much enjoyed this course & learning so much about Indigenous Canada! THANK YOU!!

By Sam V

Dec 15, 2020

An excellent foundation of knowledge of the Indigenous peoples of Turtle Island, and a great way to start your personal learning.

By Marianne A

Nov 18, 2020

Thank you for these important and clearly presented teachings. Learned many things and the doors are open to learning many more.

By Andrea P

Nov 14, 2020

Everyone should take this course. Thank you for allowing me the honor to learn about Canadian history through an Indigenous lens.

By Becka B

Sep 10, 2020

This course is super informative and helped me to better understand the history of Indigenous people in Canada. Highly recommend!

By Sharon F

Aug 27, 2020

Very interesting. Well designed course. I've learned a lot and will use this as a springboard for further exploration. Thank you.

By Brooklyn R

Jun 19, 2020

This course is amazing and informative. I will definitely be using the information I've learned here to teach my future students.

By Andrea H

Jan 17, 2024

I appreciated the opportunity to learn more about the truth of Canada's history and our impact on indigenous people and culture.

By Pauline W

May 26, 2022

Very appreciative to have had this eye opening and deeply informitive opportunity to educate myself on the Canadian Indigenous.

By Mady L M

Jan 15, 2022

This course is an essential addition to Canadian history and context. I particularly enjoyed the perspectives on indigenous law.

By Angela M

Jan 9, 2022

Artfully constructed and informative. I have learned so much from this course and will continue my learning journey as a result.

By Maj-Britt B

Oct 1, 2021

I thought I knew a lot, but this course was so enlightening. I really appreciated the work that went into this course material.

By Stephanie A

Aug 8, 2021

An excellent introduction to learning more about Canadian Indiginous culture. I appreciate that it has been made so accessible!