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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 Anne S

Nov 25, 2020

I enjoyed the course. it was like refocussing my lens on the subject of Indigenious peoples. Well done! Thanks for your hard work.

By Tanya L G

Nov 23, 2020

A thorough, comprehensive and important course that should be essential learning for all people living in this place we call Canada.

By Louise R

Nov 15, 2020

I am so happy I took this course. It completely changed my perspective on the history of our country, and now I want to learn more!

By Jennifer

Oct 27, 2020

Incredible! I would highly recommend to anyone who is thinking about this course. What a journey! Thank you so much for this course.

By Sergio A A N

Sep 29, 2020

It is the beginning of a journey, a journey that is necessary to achieve an equal world where respect and sovereignty are the basis.

By Janice E

Sep 26, 2020

This course was excellent. It was extremely informative and very well done. It held my interest and motivated me to keep learning.

By Mona K

Sep 14, 2020

Love the lectures and then the course notes that were also included. great way of online learning. very educational and appropriate.

By Holly G

Aug 28, 2020

I've taken a number of INidgnous programs over the years and this was far and away more engaging that anything I'd previously taken.

By olohigbe f

Jul 18, 2024

A course I will recommend to anyone who wants to learn about the history of Canada; its people, culture, art, politics and History.

By Michele K

Oct 15, 2023

Very educational and informative! I highly recommend this course. It should be taught in every high school in Canada! Thank you. ❤️

By Jeff C

May 10, 2023

This is both an eye opener and a great thought provoking starting point to understanding. Well presented and greatly appreciated.

By Inemesit A

Dec 13, 2022

An absolutely interesting opportunity to learn more about the Indigenous peoples of Canada. Thank you Coursera for the opportunity

By Leanne N

Jun 20, 2022

educational - interesting - informative - liked the ability to read verbal presentation as that is the method in which i learn best

By Jacqueline R

May 16, 2022

Absolutely wonderful and eye-opening. All Canadians would benefit from taking this course and it has left me wanting to learn more.

By Heather D

Oct 13, 2021

Excellent course, very interesting. Useful for anyone, but particularly helpful for those working with Indigenous groups in Canada.

By Dorothea B

Sep 28, 2021

I liked learning the history of indigenous history, thank you so much ,it was very informative and heartbreaking at the same time.

By Jan T

Sep 14, 2021

Definitely gave me a different perspective of Canada. Very thought provoking. Made me want to reach out and strive to learn more.

By Lynda J

Sep 7, 2021

This course was paced well, very informative and worthwhile. Thank you to all who contributed to its production and ongoing access.

By Christina M

Aug 30, 2021

This course was wonderful. Thank you so much for providing opportunities to learn the histories of Indigenous Peoples in Canada!!!

By Jennifer N

Aug 26, 2021

This course is a great start for people who wish to become better educated about the Indigenous people in North America. Thank you!

By Jennifer P

Aug 22, 2021

I cannot overstate how much I learned from this course. Most surprisingly I learned how under-informed and under-aware I have been

By Julie M

Aug 16, 2021

A very informative course and valuable tool to give context to the current state of relations between Canada and our First Nations.

By Samantha B

Aug 1, 2021

This course was super informative and enjoyable. I learned a lot, way more from this course than any studies I ever did in school.