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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-module course from the Faculty of Native Studies (University of Alberta). Through interdisciplinary lenses, this course invites you to build foundational knowledge about Indigenous histories and gain a deeper understanding of contemporary realities at global, national, and local levels. You will develop practical skills to: · Critically analyze colonial and Indigenous histories · Interpret treaties, land claims, and legal frameworks · Understand Indigenous political movements and resurgence · Contextualize current events, policy debates, and social movements · Recognize Indigenous approaches to land, environment, and knowledge · Engage thoughtfully with Indigenous worldviews and contemporary life, art, and creative expression Indigenous Canada encourages thoughtful reflection on Indigenous resilience and the responsibilities of living in shared spaces today. By the end of the course, you will be able to apply your knowledge and skills to academic, professional, and civic contexts, fostering more informed, respectful, and responsible engagement with Indigenous peoples and communities. You will leave with a greater appreciation for present-day Canada and how Indigenous perspectives can inform more just and sustainable relationships....

Top reviews

MJ

Dec 8, 2020

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.

GC

Oct 13, 2021

This was one of the best online courses I have taken. It was well written, great material related to my own personal development and gave me a better understanding of the Indigenous Peoples in Canada.

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By Sonia S

Apr 12, 2019

So glad that this course was part of my pre Bar Call courses to become a lawyer in Alberta. I learned so much!

By Ryan

Jul 29, 2025

Great course - learned many things and appreciate the history of our first people's even more upon completing.

By Shanique K

Oct 11, 2022

Very insightful. I learned a lot of indigenous groups and their way of life. Definitely a recommneded course.

By Davide C

Oct 7, 2022

What an amazing course !. I learned so much about history and culture.  Thank you for sharing the true story.

By Richard H

Sep 25, 2022

An excellent overview of indigenous cultures. Thank you. Please provide more online learning opportunities!!!

By Janice M

Jun 30, 2022

Outstanding course! Totally opened my eyes. I should have learned this information in elementary school....

By jake

Apr 5, 2022

Although some of the information was delicate, it was presented in easy to understand language and with tact.

By Sarah C

Jan 11, 2022

I do hope the course is updated with issues and findings from the last two years. All in all wonderfully done.

By Paul H

Nov 11, 2021

Exceptional course, not the history I learnt at school, and certainly put things into perspective. Thank you.

By Deanna B

Sep 26, 2021

The course was very well done. Topics were well organized and very interesting. I have recommended to many.

By Cindy W

Sep 4, 2021

A great introduction to Indigenous Canada and the history of our country's first nation! Well worth the time.

By Marian L

Sep 3, 2021

Every unit taught me how little I knew about Indigenous Canada and helped me to open myself to more learning.

By Jeff F

Aug 18, 2021

I really enjoyed the course and learned many things that all Canadians should be taught in school as I wasn't.

By Dustyn J V

Feb 16, 2021

Very informative, I learned a lot about the origin of the lands I live on, and those who lived here before me.

By Caryn K

Dec 7, 2020

The instructors were clear and the material was interesting. It was important for me to learn about the topic.

By Andrew G

Dec 3, 2020

Very well presented, taught me more about Indigenous Culture in 12 weeks than I learned in 20 years of school.

By Christian H

Nov 23, 2020

This is amazinly well done, so rich in information and not presented to impose views, but rather to enlighten.

By Alan L

Nov 15, 2020

Outstanding course that brought up many topics I had no idea happened or knew of, very eye opening. Thank you.

By Jane T

Nov 9, 2020

Thank you for an informative and comprehensive introduction to Indigenous issues in the country we call Canada

By Robert T

Apr 22, 2020

Excellent information from the perspective of Aboriginals rather than the colonials. Very useful information.

By Thomas v d S

May 22, 2025

Very insightful course about the both the history and contemporary culture and lives of indigenous Canadians.

By Gail E O

Oct 17, 2023

Great course, so informative, excellent material and instructors!! Should be part of grade school curriculum.

By Brendan B

Apr 3, 2023

Very interesting. Great speakers and guest speakers. Are there any 2023 updates that would keep it current ?

By Kelly D

Feb 3, 2023

I enjoyed this course. Lots of info I didn't know.i live in Manitoba and didn't know about the arts in Wpg.

By Arlene P

Jan 13, 2022

Very interesting, told without malice but with truth it is an amazing course. I am humbled at what was done.