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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

ER

Nov 2, 2020

I'm so pleased to have been able to educated myself further on the true history of "Canada", what should have stayed Turtle Island. Being able to continue my learning and hopefully being a better ally

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.

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By Blair B

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Sep 28, 2020

This course was a very well thought out and meaningful presentation of Indigenous culture throughout Canada. I am glad I took part in this lesson, because I learned a lot.

By Candace B

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Sep 27, 2020

I really appreciate all the thoughtfulness that went into the creation of this course. I learned a lot and am grateful for the perspective I have gained through taking it.

By Manu - M N

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Aug 26, 2020

One of the best courses I have taken on culture and history. Glad that the course was developed by Indigenous People and reflect their history and struggles. Enlightening.

By Lori G

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Aug 19, 2020

Thank you for offering this course! It really opened my eyes to the struggles of Indigenous People in my own country. It should be a staple taught in all Canadian schools.

By Heather K M

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Jul 30, 2019

I would highly recommend this course to anybody. It has a lot of rich content and some amazing stories! I learned so much and am thankful, that I completed the course. Hai

By Azierena M

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Jun 4, 2025

Every Canadian should take this course! It was very informative and even entertaining. I loved learning about the different indigenous nations. Thank you for teaching us!

By Pinky

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Jul 8, 2022

Very informatiove and well presented. I am grateful to have taken this course to increase my knowledge, understanding and appreciation of Indigenous Peoples and culture.

By sandeep S

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Jan 9, 2022

very thought provoking and personally for me a life changing course. I highly recommend this course to those who want to start knowing about indigenous people of Canada.

By Kelly B

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Jul 20, 2021

Well presented to start to retrain the mind and ways of thinking. A good jumping off point to continue personal education into indigenous experience in Canada. Thank you.

By Vertha C

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Jul 16, 2021

I am thankful for having been given the opportunity to learn from this wonderful course and also for the course's many resources that will allow me to continue learning.

By Verna M

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Jan 14, 2021

I was an Indigenous Studies major in university and this course was a great refresher for me. I think this is a very good course for educators and educational assistants.

By Holly M

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Jan 3, 2021

Thank you very much for providing this excellent course. It contributed significantly to my learning about Indigenous issues in Canada and I would recommend it to anyone.

By Lauren P

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Nov 16, 2020

The Indigenous Canada course was thoughtfully compiled and incorporated relevant and up-to-date information. The content was engaging and provided a balanced perspective.

By Dustin M

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Oct 11, 2020

Essential for every settler Canadian (and white folk around the world) -- truly grateful for this course and the thorough and thoughtful work put into it by all involved.

By Simon D

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Sep 16, 2020

Excellent course, very interesting and thought provoking. It taught me a great deal, and challenged my preconceived ideas and what I had been taught in school. Thank you.

By Jen P

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Sep 7, 2020

a wonderfully executed, eye opening and resourceful course. Thank you so much for making this accessible to Canadians. I can't believe I didn't learn this in high school.

By Mariette J

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Oct 9, 2017

Words do not come close to describing the value of this course. Thank-you for helping me to finally know the truth of Canada's history/herstory. I really am so grateful!!

By Brennan A

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Oct 3, 2021

This course was excellent. As a settler who grew up in Canada, this course helped fill in the massive gaps in my knowledge and has changed how I interact with the world.

By Ken S

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Sep 21, 2021

There was so much info that I learned. The neat thing is after hearing certain words/phrases it starts to come together. For example; Turtle Island!!

Thank you

Ken Stewart

By April M

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Aug 12, 2021

I really enjoyed this course. It gave me a basic understanding of concepts of which i had no clue. It was extremely worthwhile and I will be recommending it to others.

By Turab H

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Jul 8, 2021

Thank you Tracy Bear, all scholars and team members for giving us the opportunity to learn and hear the history and stories of Indigenous First Nations, Metis and Inuit!

By Tania B

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Jul 8, 2021

I enjoyed taking this course and being introduced to topics that I was able to research and learn about further. This is a great starter course and I highly recommend it

By Jennifer W

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Apr 21, 2021

Loved it!! Very informal I recommend this course for people who would like to understand Indigenous people from their very own perspective or non-indigenous perspective.

By Tammy B

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Feb 25, 2021

Well done of course that should be mandatory in high schools it has me intrigued and reading all of the course notes to find more information that I can follow and learn

By Catherine D

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Feb 6, 2021

Thoroughly enjoyed my time learning about Indigenous Canada and am so grateful I was given this opportunity to explore. Thank you U Alberta and the wonderful presenters.