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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 Brian H

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Dec 11, 2021

great course. Content was very diverse and provided me with so much history and understanding of Indigenous people. Highly recommend

By Erika E

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Sep 12, 2021

This course was a great primer and there was something or many things in each lesson that gave me lots to think and learn more about.

By Ernesto O C

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Jul 30, 2021

Excellent source of information to appreciate and understand the origin, culture, tradition, etc. of the Indigenous People of Canada.

By Kevin R

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Apr 10, 2021

The course covers an highly interesting and unknown topic to Europeans and shows the diverse history of Canaria and its First Nations

By Marla T

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Mar 17, 2021

Thank you so much for the opportunity to learn. This course was fantastic and I have recommended it to many of my friends and family.

By sherry H

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Feb 10, 2021

Wonderful! Growing up in Minnesota, I know my own stories. I am honored to hear the stories and share knowledge of others. Miigwetch

By Jocelyn S

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Feb 1, 2021

Excellent quality instruction, videos, resources, testimonies, etc. I really enjoyed learning Canadian history from this perspective.

By Kirsten K

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Nov 24, 2020

Thoroughly enjoyed the learning; modules had a nice flow from past to present and looking at indigenous culture from many viewpoints.

By Beth M

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Nov 9, 2020

I feel like I've learned the things that should have been part of my high school curriculum but weren't. An excellent starting point.

By Jaswant G

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Sep 14, 2020

really enjoyed this highly relevant study course, dr jaswant guzder

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By Amelia S

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Nov 6, 2018

Thorough, informative, entertaining, and eye-opening. This course is everything that grade seven studies of Native history should be.

By nicole w

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Jul 21, 2023

Très intéressant et instructif, malheureusement mon anglais n'est pas suffisant pour comprendre les questions des quiz hebdomadaire.

By Carmen T

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Jun 2, 2022

Fantastic overview of differences and similarities of different Indigenous groups in Canada. Great foundation for further learning.

By Patricia F

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May 9, 2022

This is an amazing course. The political and cultural issues discussed in thr course are a great first step in Indigenous knowledge

By Margo S

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Feb 27, 2022

I learned so much through this course and am grateful that it was available. The content and presenters were excellent. Thank you.

By Akemi D C

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Nov 14, 2021

This course should be required for everyone in Canada. I learned so much and i'm sad it's over, but i am inspired to keep learning.

By Gordon D

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Sep 8, 2021

I was able to take previously held notions and beliefs and re-examine their validity in my outlook on indigenous peoples and issues.

By Audrey R

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Sep 2, 2021

This was an excellent course , the material gave me an in depth understanding of Indigenous people , culture and history. Thank you

By Sonia H

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Aug 11, 2021

I think everyone should take this course to garner a better understanding of Canada's Indigenous Peoples, and Canada's full history.

By Kerry D

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Jul 30, 2021

The course is well organized and presented. It is a very good introduction to Indigenous history and comtemporary issues in Canada.

By Noah A

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Jul 21, 2021

A holistic look at one of the most vital and important elements of Canadian history. Will return to these materials again and again.

By David M

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Jul 7, 2021

I found this so valuable in helping me better understand the history of the land, the people, how and why we are where we are today.

By Caroline N

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Apr 6, 2021

Excellent primer of the history of Canada from the Indigenous perspective and on culture and politics. Would love to have a Part II.

By Roy O

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Mar 22, 2021

Terrific course. Well delivered, thoughtful and informative. A must for anyone who wants a more complete view of Canadian history.

By Kelly U

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Jan 4, 2021

I wish I had known almost any of the things that I learned here, long ago. Interesting, clearly laid out modules. Great instructors.