I thought that the course was great! A little more difficult than I first anticipated (this is a good thing). I do wish that Lesson 12 would have shown more photos of examples of Indigenous art, but I guess that's what Google is for, huh? Well done and thank you for this! I learned a lot and have gained at least a small perspective of seeing life in Canada through Indigenous eyes...

This is a first class course. It is detailed and informative, and I felt I learned a lot about the history and lives of Native peoples in Canada. The lecturer were clear and easy to follow. The material was logically presented. I also liked the summary recap notes at the end of the videos. All the video presenters were easy to understand. I would highly recommend this course to others!!

sadness, anger and shame at Canadian Government deliberate genocidal policies

interesting parallels with Ireland in terms of english rule, and later church and state influence

irish healthcare and prosperity improved dramatically with EU membership, while sovereignty was partly conceded....nowhere can expect immunity from digital economy and the resulting multicultural integration

thanks

I thought this course was excellent. The content was very thorough and thought provoking. The way the materials were presented was very engaging. I learned a lot about the history of the Canadian territory that I had bee completely in the dark about before. I would definitely recommend this course to anyone, especially fellow settler Canadians, wanting to know more about their history.

I thoroughly enjoyed this course. It was a wonderful overview of Indigenous history, diversity and culture. I am looking forward to continuing my learning. Thank you so much for making such an important course available to all Canadians. I hope people will continue to sign up and that it will help to erase the many years of misinformation and lies that continue to be spread. Miigwetch!

This course provides a comprehensive starting place for settler learners from so-called Canada to begin learning another aspect of our country's history. To have on-demand, free access to this material is such a gift. I wish all Canadians would set aside a little bit of time to take this amazing and necessary course to kick of a practice of (un)learning and from Indigenous communities.

This course gave me a better understanding of Indigenous history in Canada. From the beginning when settlers first arrived, until present day. I learned about the dark past of Canadian history that weren't mentioned in school books growing up. The knowledge that I will pass on to my children so they understand the sacrifices, the pain and suffering Indigenous people have gone through.

This is an invaluable resource and I highly recommend it to anyone who is interested in educating themselves about indigenous peoples in Canada. The course is well laid out and can be completed at your own pace.

Thank you for providing this for free with the option of the certificate! For those with limited funds but an interest in educating themselves, it is an amazing opportunity!

Thank you to all for your contributions to this course. As a Canadian of European descent, I was shocked to realize how much I did not know. I am forever changed by having taken this course, and will seek out ways to continue to learn and to connect with indigenous kin in this country. I appreciate having had this opportunity, and will encourage everyone I know to complete the course!

This course was very insightful and thought provoking. It is fascinating that what some might consider history, is in fact far more recent than they realize. The continued fight for treaty rights and land claims is just one example of 'history' that remains unresolved.

My thanks to all that had a hand in creating this course and for making it available via Coursera.

Brian Dawes

Thank You! For creating this course and allowing so many to sign up and offering it for FREE! I have gained so much knowledge of indigenous peoples. This is the first stepping stone of learning more about my own indigenous ancestry and I can't wait to learn more. Huge congratulations goes out to the faculty, staff, editors, narrators and every involved in putting this course together.

Thank you for this very valuable course. As a white, female, cis, settler who was born in the late 1950s, many of the stories which took place from the 60s through the present day had been in my awareness, but lacked the context of the historical and cultural perspective. I have come away with a fuller understanding of the experience of Indigenous Canadians in a historical context.

Incredible course to start learning about Indigenous Peoples in "Canada" with specific, thought-provoking examples. Spoke to varies parts of history as well as current Indigenous life in "Canada". Very grateful to the team who created this amazing course, looking forward to being a life-long learner in this space as an incoming medical student and settler on Treaty 6 lands. Thank you.

As someone born in the '70s, prior to most of this information being taught in schools, I humbly (and regrettably) admit that I just didn't understand. This course has opened my mind and my heart to so much, and even more importantly, it has taught me that there is so much more yet to learn. Thank you for the gift of education. The responsibility is mind to continue on this journey.

The organization of this course suited my learning style and was excellent for time management purposes. I have learned so much throughout this course but I know it is just a small part of what I should know. I will continue to expand my knowledge and understanding about Indigenous Canada. I am greateful to the Unitversity of Alberta for making this course accessible to everyone.

Indigenous Canada is an excellent program. It should be a prerequisite for everyone who works with Indigenous peoples in Canada. Every Canadian would benefit from taking the course and would be in a much better position to participate in a meaningful, knowledgeable, thoughtful and insightful manner as we strive towards reconciliation. Congratulations to all involved with the project.

This course provided me with important perspective that helped to identify my own biases and understand the historical context of how we arrived at this point. It's an important course for continuing on our path of truth and reconciliation. Thank you to the Faculty of Native Studies at the University of Alberta; this has been very enlightening and an important starting point for me.

An excellent course for Canadians interested in learning more about this land's history and stories. It's a lot of information, but there's a lot of history and it's presented in an engaging way. I was worried at first about the workload, as I just began a new job - but it was completely manageable, and thus, something anyone could do. It was a privilege to learn from the presenters.

There is so much about this course that I recommend. The scope and professionalism of the presenters, the pace, the interviews, backdrops and enrichment of the Canadian narrative helped me appreciate more of my life experiences and views. "Indigenous peoples are not ethnic minorities, they are part of the history and fabric of Canada.Do yourself a favour and enjoy this course. Bravo!

What a super informative course! I really enjoyed learing about the history and current affairs of the Indigenous peoples of so-called Canada. I loved the video lessons, the course notes, and the art at the end of each lesson. I am just sad that this course has come to an end. I will definetly find a way to continue learning more about the First Nations, Metis, and Inuit. Thank you!

Prior to this course only thing history i was truly aware of was the loss of indian status for women being taken from them as my family going back generations had this happen to them. ( MY motivation for taking this course) and some of the horrors heard on the news about residential schools. It was informative to see the indigenous points of views on the role and impact of settlers.

I believe this course is important for all Canadians to learn the history of this land from the perspective of the indigenous people. Thank you for creating a course that dealt with difficult and complex issues in a very enlightening and sensitive way, as well as sharing the teachings, stories and lessons that can benefit us all. I hope it will help on our journey to reconciliation.

Exceptional in providing an understanding of our history I was never made aware of. This course was a game changer in that with my new understanding of history I have a deepened respective and desire to promote abororiginal rights . When told the truth I have duty to join and support justice and equality.

Thank you for this enlightenment which will be with me the rest of my life.

There was much that was familiar, but even more that was new to me. I value deeply the opportunity to continue my learning journey by having studied this course. "Indigenous Canada" came highly recommended and I have shared information about it for others to learn from as well. The scope and depth of the work you have put together are greatly appreciated and valuable. Many thanks.

I am totaly blown away with how much I learned over the past few weeks. All information was presented clearly and with respect to all. I am a memeber of Hiawatha First Nations but only aquired my status in the past two years. I am eighty three years of age and am so thrilled to be able to learn things about my herritage that I was denied for so many years. Miigwetch / Thank you