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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

MJ

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Thanks for teaching me a lot about indigenous history in Canada. I am inspired to learn more. I just finished Chelsea Vowel’s book, Indigenous Writes and I’m currently reading the summary of the RCAP.

LH

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I thoroughly enjoyed this course in the the way it is presented and the information given. It expanded my knowledge and insights of indigenous history, culture, and knowledge, as well as so much more.

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By Edith E M

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Oct 23, 2020

This course was such an eye opener, everyone should take it, seriously. I was not taught any of this in school, and it is such important information.

By Anne-Marie C

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Oct 13, 2020

excellent course, I found it very informative and focused.

I also found it well organized, which allowed me to fit it into my regular life quite well.

By Angelica C

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Sep 11, 2020

Amazing!! I loved everything about this course, and the facilitators did an amazing job as well. So grateful for the opportunity to take this course.

By Arthur J S

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May 12, 2020

Very informative and well laid out. The course addresses Indigenous Worldview and explores a variety of topics from the Fur Trade to Self-governance.

By Jane G

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Mar 25, 2023

This course is profoundly eye opening . The information presented here was NOT taught in public school. I am deeply grateful for the wake up call.

By Louise P

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Dec 15, 2022

I loved this course, it gave me greater insight into the problems we face in Canada today. It was presented well, and gave me so much to think about

By Judy A

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Oct 22, 2022

Thank you so much for sharing education of Canada's Indigenous Peoples.

I am so humbled for the resilience of First Nations people.

Thank-you,

Judy

By Mark C

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May 13, 2022

I learned so much on this course. Thank you to the wonderful teachers/presenters and those people behind the scenes who made this learning possible!

By Andrea J

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Apr 1, 2022

Fantastic review of Indigenous Canada with historic perspective and modern implications. Very well organized with interactive components. Thank you!

By noelonda@northrock.bm

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Nov 22, 2021

Found course most interestin and enlightening regarding the Indigenous peoples in Canada. Promoted better appreciation of its cultures and history.

By Bobby B

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Nov 21, 2021

Well designed and presented while packed with essential background information for anyone looking to increase their knowledge of Indigenous Canada.

By Andrea B

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Oct 16, 2021

This course has been extremely eye opening. Every Canadian should take this to understand the history of our nation that we don't learn in schools.

By Stacey H

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Sep 25, 2021

This course was informative and insightful. I appreciated the Indigenous perspective that is vital to grasping a fuller understanding of this topic.

By Ena C

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Aug 10, 2021

Essential knowledge for the world. The word Canada in the title is important but there's such wealth in this for the whole world. Thank you. Merci.

By Stephanie M

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Mar 13, 2021

Thank you for offering this course. As a teacher, I now have more knowledge to share with my students when we are discussing our country's history.

By amanda c

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Jan 11, 2021

Such an amazing way to begin my journey in understanding the plight of Canada’s original peoples. I look onward to continuing my studies. Thank you!

By Jane K

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Dec 22, 2020

A wonderful overview! Thank you! I believe all Canadians and those beyond borders would greatly benefit from this beautiful, educational experience!

By Perry M

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Nov 16, 2020

Eye opening. Thank you so much for your wonderful presenters and their informative, well presented material. I will recommend this course to others!

By Jennifer G

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Nov 2, 2020

I would highly recommend this course to everyone. I was unaware of so much of this information, thank you for putting this together and teaching us.

By Beverly A D

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Oct 6, 2020

I really enjoyed taking this course !

The course material was nicely presented, by your excellent

Presenters ! Thank-you for all your wonderful work !

By Tracy M R

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Sep 16, 2022

Tracy Bear is a dynamic teacher and the course was stimulating. I liked the format, and variety of modes as well as the method of review/ testing.

By Janice M

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Jun 29, 2022

Exceptional coverage of many years of history bringing these important historical issues to the forefront to support our journey to reconciliation.

By Joan d

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Dec 26, 2021

Excellent course. I enjoyed learning and I was surprised at how little I knew about my own culture. I definitely recommend this course to everyone.

By Scott C

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Oct 28, 2021

this was an amazing, informative learning exercise that allowed me to see issues face by the Indigenous People of Canada in an unbiased atmosphere.