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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 Lou K

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Apr 15, 2022

I am surprised at how much I didn't know. Thank you and I will tell others about this course.

By Martin S

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Mar 22, 2022

Interesting course. Comprehensive content and presented in a measured way. Good use of variety.

By Cora S

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Mar 20, 2022

So interesting and informative. The lecturers were knowledgable and engaging. Highly recommend!

By Tracy T

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Jan 25, 2022

So good! I learned so much. Totally comprehensive and I love that it included past to present.

By M E

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Jan 9, 2022

Powerful building blocks for thinking about indigeneity, and understanding contemporary issues.

By Kelly A S

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Dec 15, 2021

Truly appreciate all the efforts of the people that put this together. Very thought provoking.

By Jill S

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Dec 4, 2021

This was an incredibly moving course. Thank you for allowing me to learn what was never taught.

By Kerry N

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Nov 17, 2021

thank you for educating me and correcting the history i was tought in our public school system

By Lindsay B

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Nov 12, 2021

5 starts. I would recommend this course to any Canadian (or even Americans). I learned so much.

By Jennifer K

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Sep 26, 2021

An essential course for all Canadians. Thank you so much for creating it and freely sharing it.

By Celine D

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Sep 16, 2021

Very interesting and eye opening, information like this should be taught more in high school!!

By Sharon E H

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Sep 7, 2021

I truly enjoyed learning through the videos and notes. Logically arranged and well presented.

By Natasha G

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Aug 17, 2021

Fantastic course. Thoroughly engaging and accessible, and essential for every Canadian to take.

By Arlene G

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Aug 3, 2021

Excellent course. So much historical information that links to the present situation in Canada.

By Carrie W

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Jul 8, 2021

Thank you for generously sharing your wisdom and making this widely available to all Canadians.

By Karen F

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May 5, 2021

Excellent course. Succinct delivery. Helped broaden my understanding of Canada's first peoples.

By Allison A

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Mar 13, 2021

Opportunity to grow, by education and perspective, on the history of land I live on. Thank you.

By Stephanie P

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Dec 18, 2020

This course was comprehensive, extremely informative, and very engaging. I highly recommend it.

By Simon M

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Nov 14, 2020

Excellent course material and presentation. I really enjoyed learning this material. Thank you.

By Alison P

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Sep 24, 2020

Such an interesting and informative course. Should be part of ever Canadian schools curriculum.

By Ashok D

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Aug 19, 2020

i have completed this course and by doing so i have learnt a great about Canada and its history

By Paul P

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May 22, 2018

This was probably the most important and interesting MOOC I've ever had the pleasure of taking!

By Carol N

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Feb 25, 2025

I enjoy this course; this is my second time doing it. I learnt a lot from reading the modules.

By Jacqueline P

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Jan 19, 2024

I found this course informative and moving. I think it should be mandatory for all Canadians.

By Nikolas M

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Dec 19, 2023

This was an amazing course. An enormous thank you and deep appreciation for everyone involved.