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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

AS

Sep 7, 2020

I found this course to be very informative. Thank you for the opportunity to see our shared history from another perspective. I hope this is as groundbreaking for my fellow Canadians as it was for me.

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 Joyce G

Dec 17, 2020

Detailed quizz questions (specific people) should be replaced by questions which show understanding of concepts.

By Kristen B

Dec 7, 2020

Great Course! The text document could benefit from some editing. The video and interview portions were fantastic.

By Khalida B

Dec 31, 2022

I am glad I took this course very interesting and informative leaned a lot about the indigenous history culture.

By Gordon Z

Oct 5, 2021

Amazing content, well organized. Sometimes difficult to follow guest speakers. Thanks for sharing your truths.

By Tara B

Jan 7, 2021

So so very glad I took this course. There were many facts I knew generally but this course provided more detail.

By Melissa B

Aug 29, 2020

informative intro to general Indigenous history and lived experience in Canada, but obviously it's just a start!

By Wendy M

Nov 9, 2024

An great opportunity to learn about Indigenous history, culture, language and the arts. Eye opening education!

By Elizabeth H

Jul 22, 2021

course was informative. I now have an understanding of the history of Canada and the Indigenous communities.

By Michelle B

Dec 7, 2020

So informative, well written and interesting. I would have liked to have visuals when artworks were discussed.

By Lisa

Oct 19, 2020

Very informative and eye opening. Loved the story telling and the art as well to further enhance the learning.

By Oana F

Nov 9, 2024

I feel like it was missing some key important information that I found later as I was doing further research.

By Danielle V

Oct 4, 2022

very informative and interactive. I really enjoyed the interactive course paintings at the end of each week.

By Patti B

Jul 17, 2021

Very accessible, fantastic range, well-presented. The phrasing of some of the quiz questions is problematic.

By Bart R

Feb 13, 2021

The course was an interesting and innovative introduction to the perspective of indigenous peoples in Canada.

By Elizabeth P

Jan 9, 2021

An excellent course...well presented and full of information that I had no previous knowledge of.

Well done!

By Dawn L

Jul 20, 2021

I feel more educated & informed regarding how Europeans came to colonize is Country and assimilaassimilate

By Hannah S

Nov 4, 2022

Fantastic course to shine a light on the past from the indigenous perspective. Loved the art work as well.

By Sunaina T

Nov 2, 2022

It was indeed insightful experience to explore in depth the life of Indigenous people, art and traditions.

By Pamela R

Dec 17, 2024

great course but cant access the certificate and had difficulties with thew website throughout the course

By Robert W

Aug 16, 2022

Just when you think you have learned a little, a course comes along to remind you..."it's not over yet"!

By Jo-Anne B

Mar 7, 2022

needs a little updating with recent events but a great course and very appropriate for our current events

By Samuel M

Sep 30, 2021

I wish the course woul explain a why a questionwas answered incorrectly. Learnt a ton...superb course.

By Cyndi K

Sep 15, 2021

Excellent content, perspective, balance, objectivity. Simplifying language would be a great improvement.

By Lana N

Nov 1, 2020

Overall the course was excellent. I would have prefered more interviews, and more than three presenters.

By Andrew M

Jan 6, 2024

This was an important course for me. I learned quie a bit and am eager to explore more on these issues.