VM
Jul 31, 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.
JB
Jan 21, 2018
Excellent course that provides a great foundation for learning about Indigenous cultures and worldviews. Provides thoughtful topics to explore and insightful knowledge. I highly recommend this course!
By Judy T
•Nov 12, 2020
Awesome course. Learned so much. It's hard to admit how ignorant I was on the subject. Highly recommend to anyone who wants to understand how aboriginals make the world a better place.
By Scott M M
•Oct 30, 2020
Exceptional insight, storytelling, and a true view into the Indigenous culture within our shared great land. Thank you for including me in this shared knowledge, I will cherish it always.
By Colin M
•Oct 20, 2020
Powerful. This course provided me with a valuable perspective of Canada. I am inspired to dedicate more of my life to this work. Thank you U of A for creating this accessible opportunity.
By Amanda S
•Mar 18, 2020
such a wonderful rich history. I would highly recommend this course, very sad effects of colonization, I have so much respect fro the rich traditions of each Nation. art and expression
By Dr.Preeti S
•Jan 7, 2025
I thank the University of Alberta and all the professor contributors to this course for making it engaging and amazing. It was an incredible experience to learn about Indigenous history.
By Judah L
•Nov 15, 2022
Very informative course. It taught me a lot of information about Canadian History that I had never previously known. I learned a lot of new things and hope to carry that with me forward.
By Clark L Q
•Oct 27, 2022
Through the coursera, I gained more knowledge about the indigenous people of Canada. It is a very useful and important to all of us students to know the history of the indigenous people.
By Natasha B
•Jul 22, 2022
Expanded my worldview and allowed me to see history from a different perspective. This will inform my teaching practice and allow me to brig my students into the realm of Reconciliation.
By Katherine M
•Mar 24, 2022
I have learned so much during this course! It was very easy to follow and complete. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants an introduction to Indigenous History and Culture in Canada.
By Trevor R
•Jul 25, 2021
Very enlightening, well delivered course from an Indigenous point-of-view. Loved the combination of video lecture, notes, and the corresponding artwork. A good course for every Canadian.
By Jodi M
•Jul 13, 2021
This course should be mandatory for all Canadians. I have learned so much about Indigenous culture and am bothered that much of what was presented in the course was completely new to me.
By Paula B
•Jun 9, 2021
Thank you for providing this course. I have gained insight, respect, and a better understanding of Indigenous Canada. I was truly captivated and look forward to learning more. Thank You
By Joanne S
•Feb 6, 2021
What a gift to learn so much of the history of the Indigenous communities in Canada. The hard ugly truths should have been taught more in-depth in school. I highly recommend this course.
By Miranda B
•Jan 20, 2021
Very well done! I enjoyed this course and was surprised how much I’ve learned and how little I knew! It’s surprising to me how little of this has been included in our public education!
By Lisa C
•Nov 3, 2020
This was incredibly eye opening and challenging. I'm thankful for the opportunity to have taken part in this course and to learn about this important subject.
I'd recommend it to anyone.
By Justin F S
•Oct 26, 2020
Love this course!! I hope that more people take it and learn from this important and rich side of Canadian History. Very eye opening and grateful for the opportunity to take this course.
By tolulope e
•Aug 25, 2023
What a thought-provoking course. I am more enlightened now about the Indigenous people in Canada, their struggles and achievements. As a school therapist, this will help in my sessions.
By Lady J
•Apr 24, 2022
very much information and provide a lot of insight on First nations History, Cultural Practices, Way of life, traditional believes, food, unique clothing and the originality of beading.
By Nicole S
•Jan 1, 2022
A helpful foundational course connecting critical issues needed to support anti-Indigenous racism, Indigenous sovereignty, and decolonization. Thank you for this incredible opportunity.
By Paul H
•Nov 20, 2021
I found the course to be highly informative, opening my eyes about the past and present challenges facing the indigenous peoples of Canada, North America and in some repects the world.
By Ronald B
•Nov 2, 2021
I truly enjoyed this learning material and the content of this course. My understanding has greatly improved. I am of Metis heritage. I now have a stronger understanding of our history.
By Tara D
•Oct 21, 2021
Lots of great information that filled in many gaps of knowledge about Canada's true history and the devastating impacts of colonialism on Indigenous peoples over many hundreds of years.
By Heather P
•Oct 10, 2021
This course is an excellent overview of select topics and a springboard for further study. Thank you for offering this free course. Should be required participation for all Canadians.
By Robert J R
•Aug 23, 2021
I'd like it very much. I'm from Catalonia (Spain) and i need more information about your heritage. Thank you very much and sorry for my poor english. PLease make more courses like this.