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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

VM

Jul 31, 2022

This is an excellent course that I would recommend to everyone in Canada. I learnde a lot about the history or colonization and gained a good understanding of Indigenous issues in contemporary Canada.

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 K M

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Oct 28, 2020

Wonderful course! Thank-you for the sharing of these stories and knowledge. Huy ch q’u

By Diane F

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Oct 1, 2020

I really enjoyed this and plan to further educate myself on our Indigenous. Thank you!

By Andrea B

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Sep 26, 2020

Excellent Course, I feel much more informed and I am looking forward to learning more.

By Heather F

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Aug 30, 2020

More challenging than I expected! Very well organized and presented. Much appreciated!

By Mitchell K

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Jan 22, 2020

Great course with an unbiased view that truly portrays indigenous history and culture.

By Edward S

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Apr 2, 2018

Great introductory course to understand the history and the future for reconciliation.

By Chantale G

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Mar 13, 2025

A must if you want to understand Indigenous Peoples better and the history of Canada.

By Dominique M - M

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Nov 25, 2024

Very insightful and the artistic thread with Leah Dorian is very relevant ! Thank you

By Sarah G

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Jul 4, 2024

Very helpful introduction to Indigeneity in Canada with many topics to pursue further

By Seyamile N

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Aug 15, 2023

Gained a lot of Knowledge about the Indigenous People of Canada. I appreciate, thanks

By Darren G

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May 2, 2023

Great course, I found the section on residential schools extremely helpful (and sad).

By Lynette G

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Nov 4, 2022

Great introduction to Indigenous people and culture, and makes me want to learn more.

By Steven M

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Sep 5, 2022

I enjoyed taking this course and learned a lot. The flexible schedule was a positive.

By Margaretta P

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Jul 31, 2022

Great course. It was a beautiful information overload on Indigenous people in Canada.

By Jennifer S

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Jul 16, 2022

Fantastic! Loved the opportunity to learn and grow in my knowledge and understanding.

By christy b

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Jun 16, 2022

great course! I learned a lot. This a course the should be part of school curriculum.

By Christian U

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Jun 3, 2022

WOW it was great learning aboout canada history,gorvernment and the people in general

By Karen T

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Apr 14, 2022

Excellent! I enjoyed advancing my knowledge of indigenous culture. Really enjoyed it!

By Elliott W

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Nov 12, 2021

Excellent Course! Very informative! I have learnt a lot about Canada's first People!

By Joanne H

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Sep 26, 2021

I thoroughly enjoyed, learned alot and the course challenged me and kept me engaged.

By Vanessa B

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Aug 20, 2021

It was an excellent course that informed me of the real history our the First Peoples

By Karla S

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Aug 13, 2021

Eye opening, informative and amazing. I will recommend this course to everyone I know

By KoKo C

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Feb 1, 2021

Covered a wide range of topics. Laid out in an easy manner. Will recommend for sure.

By Rose H

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Jan 23, 2021

Excellent course to learn some background of Indigenous Canada. Very glad I enrolled.

By Bob B

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Jan 6, 2021

Totally what I was looking for to learn more of Canada's First Nations - a big thanks