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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.

SS

Nov 19, 2020

I majored in Native Studies during my BA 20 years ago, but I still learned a lot from this course. The units on art, gender roles, and Indigenous people in urban centers were especially interesting.

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By donna h

Nov 17, 2020

Wonderful experience! opened my eyes to so many important issues regarding the Indigenous People of Canada. thank you.

By Daisy O

Nov 6, 2020

I learned so much! Fantastic course and faculty. Makes me want to uproot and move to Canada so I can attend U Alberta!

By David H

Sep 16, 2020

A must take for anyone in the school system. I very much enjoyed the way it was presented. Truly an eye opener for me.

By Stephenie D

Aug 13, 2020

The course was very informative. I've never knew most of the information about Indigenous culture & people. Thank you

By Brian E

Aug 5, 2020

Big Thank You....the amount of time and work put in to this was astounding....good on yah!....much learning occurred👍

By Karen M

Jul 9, 2017

This is really essential information for any Canadian Citizen. I learned so much. Thank you to all of the instructors!

By Jovydas U

Jan 8, 2023

Best course I've taken in terms of the amount of information you learn about the Indigenous People and their history.

By Ann H

Jul 26, 2022

Lots of fantastic knowledge shared in this course. Thank you, I have learned a lot and will continue in this journey.

By Marcia W

Jun 17, 2022

A lot of information well packed into 12 moduals. Every Canadian should have this knowledge and truth of our history.

By Kelly s

Mar 6, 2022

so much information to take in, it was a lot to remember, but very eye opening and extremely interesting. Thank you

By Diana P

Nov 6, 2021

This was an excellent course. Enough difficulty to make you work, but enjoyable and so eyeopening, at the same time.

By Mark P

Oct 16, 2021

Outstanding. It was everything I had hoped it would be. I am much more enlightened and will pursue further knowledge.

By Kerry P

Aug 10, 2021

An excellent course. Every Cdn needs to take this course to truly learn aboriginal history and culture in our country

By Brittney J

Jul 24, 2021

Highly recommend if you are at all interested in learning more about the Indigenous point of view and their history.

By Melissa O

May 27, 2021

This course is an awesome course to take and to learn more of the history of Canada. People need to take this course.

By Erin R

May 26, 2021

This course is wondeful. It is really informative. I enjoyed the videos and the art that went along with each lesson.

By Mackenzie U

May 23, 2021

Very good course! Interesting, thorough and fun to learn about the history and culture of Indigenous people in Canada

By Cathy B

May 23, 2021

Very well laid out. Loved the format. You have given me so much to think about. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

By Clarissa F M

Apr 1, 2021

I have such a greater understanding of Indigenous History, and it gave me the drive to learn more. Highly recommend

By evan p

Feb 12, 2021

eye opening course. i felt i had a grasp on indigenous history and current events but i learned more then i imagined.

By Mary D M L

Feb 7, 2021

Very interesting and well presented i learned a lot thank you , i would recommend every Canadian take this course !!!

By Mitchell F

Dec 24, 2020

This was a wonderful learning experience. It is presented and taught in a very thoughtful and easy to understand way.

By Kayon D

Nov 5, 2020

The course was very informative and engaging. I learned far more about indigenous culture in Canada than ever before.

By Sharon C

Oct 8, 2020

Informative and thought provoking. I really enjoyed getting a deeper learning and understanding of Indigenous people.

By Jeanna F

Sep 3, 2020

I will recommend to friends, family, colleagues - every Canadian has the opportunity to take this course - please do!