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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 Tiffany D

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Sep 8, 2020

I have learned so much. I am humbled by what I did not know and thankful for what I have learned. I highly recommend this class.

By Matthew C

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Sep 4, 2020

I really have a good understanding of Indigenous history as well as a deep understanding for holding on to culture and community .

By Heidi C

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Aug 25, 2020

Thank you for this course! It was very well done and engaging and is an important re-framing and re-visioning of Canadian history.

By Daniel M

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Aug 9, 2023

I really enjoyed every say of

the course and

have learned so much that was different from my colonial

version of Canadian History

By ilham h

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Jul 10, 2023

An exceptional overview. well done.

my only comment, is that when the certificate is issued, it should include the learner's name.

By Joselito F

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Nov 6, 2022

Very informative and covers significant topics for a person who is just starting to learn about the indigenous peoples of Canada.

By Julia L M

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Oct 19, 2022

Fantastic introduction to the historical and contemporary stories of Indigenious peoples living in the place we now call Canada!

By Christine D

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Jul 7, 2022

I really enjoyed the broad variety of topics this course covered. The material was presented well and I learned a lot. Thank-you.

By Gordon T

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May 21, 2022

Excellent course delivered by Indigenous Canada and told from their perspective. You will not get this information anywhere else.

By Cortney B

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Mar 2, 2022

Really well done! I learned alot, and was impressed by how well this online course was received. Congratulations to the creators!

By Erika K

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Jan 7, 2022

Great course! I enjoyed it quite throughouly. The only feedback I have is that some of the quiz questions are difficult to read.

By Dennis O

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Dec 15, 2021

Great course, very detailed and gave me the opportunity to get a good grasp on the background of our Indigenous people in Canada.

By Olivia C L

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Aug 1, 2021

Very informative. Would encourage anyone wanting to understand contemporary and historical events in Canada to take this course.

By Kristin J

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Jul 20, 2021

Highly recommend this course. Superb content, manageable sections, work at your own pace. Every Canadian should take this course.

By JOAN M N

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Jun 15, 2021

I learned so much from this course and thoroughly enjoyed it, but it also made me sad that I didn't know all this history before.

By BA M

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Mar 22, 2021

AWESOME amount of information & knowledge!! Very much enjoyed this course & learning so much about Indigenous Canada! THANK YOU!!

By Sam V

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Dec 14, 2020

An excellent foundation of knowledge of the Indigenous peoples of Turtle Island, and a great way to start your personal learning.

By Marianne A

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Nov 17, 2020

Thank you for these important and clearly presented teachings. Learned many things and the doors are open to learning many more.

By Andrea P

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Nov 13, 2020

Everyone should take this course. Thank you for allowing me the honor to learn about Canadian history through an Indigenous lens.

By Becka B

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Sep 9, 2020

This course is super informative and helped me to better understand the history of Indigenous people in Canada. Highly recommend!

By Sharon F

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Aug 26, 2020

Very interesting. Well designed course. I've learned a lot and will use this as a springboard for further exploration. Thank you.

By Brooklyn R

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Jun 18, 2020

This course is amazing and informative. I will definitely be using the information I've learned here to teach my future students.

By Andrea H

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Jan 16, 2024

I appreciated the opportunity to learn more about the truth of Canada's history and our impact on indigenous people and culture.

By Pauline W

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May 26, 2022

Very appreciative to have had this eye opening and deeply informitive opportunity to educate myself on the Canadian Indigenous.

By Mady L M

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Jan 14, 2022

This course is an essential addition to Canadian history and context. I particularly enjoyed the perspectives on indigenous law.