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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

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!

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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.

By Kathleen K

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Jul 2, 2021

I would recommend everyone of every age take this course. It was very informative and delivered in a way to make me think about other perspectives.

By Richard F

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Feb 23, 2021

J'ai adorer apprendre d'avantage sur la culture Amérindienne, Métis et Innu. De voir comment ils se sont fait avoir par le gouvernement me répugne.

By Kim K

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Jan 23, 2021

I found this course very informative and creative. I like the broad topics that were covered, which I found helped my gain a variety of knowledge.

By Kiya G

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Jan 22, 2021

Super informative and descriptive. I liked that the videos had the notes to follow along. The interactive paintings were fun to learn from as well.

By Lisa A

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Nov 18, 2020

Exceptional and so educational for my perspective as a Canadian. Thank you for the course and thank you Dan Levy for the call to action to do this.

By Sydney B

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Sep 21, 2020

Very informative. Appalling that the Canadian Government has hidden the real history of so called CANADA. I think everyone should take this course.

By Byrne R

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Sep 16, 2020

This medium and style of teaching is what is needed to allow many people to explore their quest for relevant knowledge.

Congatulations and Thank You

By Debbie L

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Sep 1, 2020

Very Informative. As non indigenous person, I am appalled and shocked. I knew only some of what went on this course has opened my eyes- thank you.

By Jamie M

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Jan 16, 2023

This was a fantastic course and I learned so much from it. I have and will continue to strongly recommend this course to everyone. Very well done.

By Jacqueline M

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Dec 7, 2021

I loved this course - great introduction to how and why reconciliation is needed. Thank you to the Faculty, presenters, artists, and contributors.

By Joanne S

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Aug 16, 2021

Extremely informative and eye-opening!! So happy to have learned about my ancestry and my hope is all Canadians will take the time to learn also.

By Douglas B

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Apr 26, 2021

Very insightful look into indigenous peoples of Canada, their history, culture, colonisation and struggles to preserve their culture and identity.

By Kim B

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Dec 27, 2020

Very important course that should be taught in schools all around Canada. I learned so much about Indigenous Culture and traditions. It is a must.

By Tracy

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Dec 13, 2020

So glad I took this course. It enhanced the learning I have done on my own up to this point! Well organized and easy to follow modules. Thank you!

By Anna P M

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Dec 1, 2020

Great overview for understanding key points in time from first contact to present day. Interviews, art, course content and discussion were great.

By Carolyn H

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Nov 29, 2020

This primer is essential, for everyone. I deeply appreciate that is available to take, and the information will help me be a better-educated ally.