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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

JB

Jan 21, 2018

Excellent course that provides a great foundation for learning about Indigenous cultures and worldviews. Provides thoughtful topics to explore and insightful knowledge. I highly recommend this course!

JD

Oct 28, 2020

This course helped me to get a better understanding of the Indigenous people which in turn helped to appreciate them, their culture and their contribution to society in a more profound way. Thank you

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By Hazel B

Nov 11, 2021

Excellent learning experience. Good to learn history from the Indigenous perspective.

Thank you.

By William B

Oct 31, 2021

I would have loved to learn more about the Mi'kmaq and Wolastaqey as they were the first contact

By Marie-Ève L

Oct 7, 2021

I am so grateful for these lessons. Everyone should take this course, so rich. Merci infiniment.

By Brenda W

Sep 9, 2021

The course was very informative and made me think a lot. I would encourage people to take this.

By Gabrielle S

Aug 23, 2021

This course, I found was very educational and I think everyone should take part in this course.

By Sandra M

May 17, 2021

I learned a great deal and really appreciate the time and talent put into the videos. Well done!

By Shannon M

May 13, 2021

A wonderful primer that presents so many opportunities to explore the past, present, and future.

By Fallon H

Jan 20, 2021

provided me with the foundations to start understanding Indigenous history and culture in Canada

By Robin M

Nov 21, 2020

What a privilege to have access to learn through this portal. I am enriched & so very gratefull.

By Sandra G

Nov 1, 2020

Eye opening.

White men suck!

Nice to hear a different perspective, not what we learned at school.

By Linda M J

Oct 27, 2020

Extremely important information for all Canadians to know. Thank you for making this available.

By Shashank S

Oct 20, 2020

what a wonderful course and layout, easy to follow and so very moving. loved every second of it.

By Brad G

Oct 7, 2020

Perfectly ideal course for adult learning. Great blend of video learning solidified by reading.

By Tasha B

Sep 26, 2020

This course was so informative and the art is a great visual was to capture the material taught.

By Anita G

Sep 23, 2020

I learned so much taking this course! I would highly recommend every Canadian take this course.

By Gaylynne F

Aug 16, 2020

So much more information than the "white-washed" history we learn in Canadian school curriculum.

By Zarah P

Jul 30, 2020

Very informative. I hope they come out with another course to dive much deeper into the history.

By Mary A J

Apr 29, 2025

I enjoyed the course, and it was a real “eye opener.” I will never view Canada in the same way.

By Kathryn D

Jul 6, 2023

Liked the music and learning appreciated this course that I will share with others. Thank you !

By Jason K

Jul 4, 2023

Very informative. I encourage all Canadians to complete this course as part of reconciliation.

By Juliette C

Feb 21, 2023

Excellent learning without stress! Good overall info that has not been taught to be! Well done!

By Isadora R

Oct 24, 2022

Very Dynamic . Videos, text notes & precious stories, artist paintings and people testimonies.

By Theresa R

Aug 17, 2022

Highly recommended course for learning about Indigenous' culture and people, and their history.

By M. R T

May 12, 2022

I want to know more and go for higher studies like PhD in native studies in Alberta University.