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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 S

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Feb 14, 2024

Very professionally executed. A vast amount of good material presented, and available in the course material links.

By Françoiz B

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Jul 1, 2023

A great introduction to understanding Indigenous perspectives and becoming aware of more inherited colonial biases!

By Mindy S

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Jan 29, 2023

Everyone in Canada should participate in this course to work towards reconciliation in this country known as Canada.

By Shannon A

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Jun 30, 2022

Excellent 5/5

laid out well with outstanding narrators< easy to follow and beaming with rich history and knowledge!

By Sheelagh C

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Jan 1, 2022

Fantastic Course! Learned so much, & I am forever changed for the better by it. Thank you Dr. Gareau & the U of A.

By Marcel P

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Dec 27, 2021

This was an amazing course that taught me a great deal about how much I didn't know about the history of my country.

By James V

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Oct 2, 2021

Excellent course. I found it unbised and well presented. This will help me on my journey of learning. Thank you!

By BlueEidolon

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Sep 13, 2021

Extremely relevant, the video lectures are well-produced and engaging to a non-Aboriginal audience (such as myself).

By Bruce S

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Aug 10, 2021

This was an excellent opportunity. I am so grateful for the perspective and explanation. The topics were wonderful.

By Denny B

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Aug 9, 2021

Fantastic course and method of online study. Makes me want to learn more into the various cultures and folklore too.

By Bree T

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Jul 13, 2021

- a comprehensive overview delivered in a systemic and easy to follow method, a wonderful gateway to learning more!

By Corinne M

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Jul 5, 2021

Excellent course. Provided a good overview of Indigenous points of view and current issues facing indigenous peoples

By Irina I

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Apr 13, 2021

Very interesting course! Thank you for making it so interesting to learn. I really enjoyedd it. Thank you very much!

By Kathleen A

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Jan 8, 2021

I love this course. I learned so much, thank you U of A and all involved for making this available on this platform.

By Melissa C

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Dec 6, 2020

Fantastic! So well laid out, very engaging. Highly recommend this course for high school history across the country.

By Sylvie T

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Dec 4, 2020

This course was informative, well put together and I would highly recommend it to all learners. Thanks ever so much!

By Lisa S

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Nov 15, 2020

This course was very enlightening. I have learned so much about my ancestry. Thank you for teaching this program!!

By Katie G

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Oct 10, 2020

Learned a lot. Thank you to everyone involved in putting together this thoughtful, informative, wide-ranging course.

By Christine B

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Sep 2, 2020

An excellent introduction. Thank you so much. I am looking forward to taking more courses on indigenous studies.

By Yong S

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Nov 28, 2019

Great introductory course on Indigenous issues in Canada. I appreciated the nuanced discussions of topics presented.

By Caroline G

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Mar 29, 2023

deeply informative & engaging. I have learned a lot over the 12 weeks and am grateful for this learning opportunity

By Chelsey L

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Aug 15, 2022

Great overview of historical and contemporary Indigenous cultures and public policy challenges. I love the artwork!

By Grant K

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May 28, 2022

Excellent course

Modules are well sequenced and present the history with a straightforward, comprehensive delivery.

By Amanda S

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May 12, 2022

A very informative course and well presented to allow a diversity of learning styles ease in the kearning orocess.

By Anne-Marie D

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Apr 20, 2022

This course was very helpful in increasing my awareness of Indiginous history and how it relates to current events.