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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

BE

Nov 17, 2020

Thank you so much for this course. Also thanks to Dan Levy for suggesting it. The course and weekly chats helped educate me in Canada's true history, information that I should have received in school.

DH

Sep 20, 2021

T​o truly heal as a nation, we must all walk the path of reconciliation. The first step is education. Gratitude to University of Alberta for lighting the way by unpacking Canada's complicated history.

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By Mackenzie W

Apr 7, 2021

Absolutely love this program, the modules are so informative and thought provoking. I also love the addition of the interactive paintings.

By Janet A

Mar 30, 2021

Great course! I really enjoyed the way it was presented. The information really helped me re-visit so much history with a new perspective.

By Angela C

Dec 3, 2020

I feel this course reshaped by understanding of Canadian history. I love the incorporation of paintings to enhance the learning material.

By Bonne Z

Nov 11, 2020

I will definitely recommend this course to friends and colleagues. I thought the content was excellent and very well organized. Thank you!

By ROSE M A

Aug 8, 2020

Super informative and enlightening! I wish I had known about this course before I started working in northern communities. Awesome course!

By Gary C

Jun 28, 2020

Very well put together. Condensing an immense amount of information and history to the 12 week course was very well put together.

Good job

By Katherine P

Oct 21, 2023

Very interesting and informative! Really enjoyed this course and all I learned about Canada's history with Indigenous peoples. Thank you!

By Alexander N W

Oct 31, 2022

Very informative about Aboriginal culture and struggles in both a modern and past sense. A very eye opening topic regarding First Nations

By Carrie M

Aug 4, 2022

Outstanding course. I am devastated at the lack of information provided in my school years. Thank you so much for sharing this knowledge.

By Erin w

Mar 25, 2022

Fascinating, humbling, engaging. A very valuable and practical course for anyone looking to learn more about the real history of Canada.

By Gurjot K

Mar 8, 2022

Awsome study about indegenous people, i have learnt a lot about them. Thanks to university of Alberta ans staff for creating this course.

By Angelie C G

Dec 11, 2021

This course explores on the Indigenous People in Canada which also includes their history, oppression, culture, tradition and many more.

By Gordon M

Nov 27, 2021

A great course that every Canadian should take. Lots of important information. We need to do better and education is a start. Start here!

By Ora A - S

Oct 30, 2021

Superb! From the various learning tools to the content and delivery of the course, I am impressed by this course and highly recommend it.

By Lucie A M

Oct 20, 2021

Thank you, Merci and Miigwetch to the whole Faculty for their immense work, time and research that was dedicated to building this course.

By Dawn L

Oct 11, 2021

This class is great as an introduction into Indigenous studies. After taking this course I plan on continue taking classes on this topic.

By Karyn H

Aug 5, 2021

This was an amazing course, I enjoyed learning and how the course progress I feel I have a much better understanding of Indigenous Canada

By Matthew W

Aug 2, 2021

Exposes participants to a wealth of knowledge and information crucial to understanding both contemporary and historic Indigenous culture.

By Danielle P

Feb 8, 2021

I strongly believe this course should be included in elementary curriculum and will be recommending it to all. Thank you for this course.

By Deleted A

Nov 17, 2020

This course was super impactful and informative. The instructors have really created an excellent course that every Canadian should take.

By Peter E

Nov 15, 2020

What a gift this course is to all of us to learn about a deep and wise people. This should be required all North Americans to understand.

By Katelyn V

Nov 3, 2020

Very informative. Glad I took this course. Tests were difficult because of some wording but you are able to retake without any penalties.

By Douglas B

Oct 20, 2020

Outstanding work to create this course. Speakers were excellent, and the material well presented. Recommend this course to all Canadians!

By charlene C

Feb 8, 2025

This was a very informative course which started my journey to learn more about indigenous past and present realities. Very well done!

By Amanda S

Nov 21, 2024

This was a very informative class. I’ve recommended it to several people. as an ally, It should be mandatory curriculum in high schools.