This was an exceptional introduction to the history of Indigenous Peoples and their interaction with European settlers. This perspective needs to be shared widely so that all Canadians have opportunity to reflect on what they have been taught and believe. Change happens when we step out of ignorance. The time has come.

I learned a lot in this course about the rich heritage of my country, the land and the people who have been here for ever. I was able to think critically about my own identity as a settler Canadian and was inspired to learn about current issues and connect with my Indigenous neighbours. Thank you, faculty and community!

I learned so much more context to the usually very dry and disconnected ways we're taught about Indigenous history in Canada. I also valued the many different voices who were brought in to add their unique perspectives, especially Leah Dorion, who interpreted a lot of heavy material with artistic playfulness and beauty.

I think this is a good course and i learned a lot a out the indigenius people in Canada. Some of our history is a bit shocking but we are on a road of healing, understanding and correction. There is hope for all of us! Thank you to all of the course contributors and for U of A making it available to all Canadians.

Excellent course. These topics have of course been getting a lot of attention but I thought my Canadian school education from the last millenium had me covered. Turns out I may have missed a few things. Very eye opening, very provacative. It has given me a lot to think about in how I behave and how I raise my children.

Essential learning for all settlers in Canada. This is what we should have learned in school, but never did. Thank you to all the teachers, TAs, and learners who commented in the forums. I learned to much and am now on a life-long path to continue learning about indigenous issues and culture here, and around the world.

The course materials were extremely relevant and provided an honest history of the colonial impact on indigenous peoples. It presented a broad perspective and introduced historic and mordern perpective. I am eager to continue studying these topics and building my ability to be an effective ally for indigenous peoples.

Extremely informative and engaging course. Lots of variety and offers a lot of content and perspectives for consideration for non-Indigenous students. Very impressed with how much information was provided, and looking forward to taking additional courses with the Faculty of Native Studies at the University of Alberta.

The course has refreshed my outlook on Canadian History of Indigenous People, and taught me so much more about the experience of Indigenous People through colonization and the last century. I'm privileged to have learned so much through this course, and will carry it into my teaching and dealings with other Canadians.

Thank you for providing this course to those of us looking for a better understanding of Indigenous Peoples and their history. There have already been great conversations that have arisen from the knowledge I've gained here, and I hope to pass some of what I've learned on in future discussions within my social circle.

I learnt true Canadian history by taking this course. I never thought of myself as a settler. I am Canadian but now I can put my ancestry in the correct context 'descendant of settlers'. My view of the aboriginal struggles world wide and the effect of colonialism has been shifted and I will continue to self educate.

This course, and courses like it are absolutely essential for learning and connecting. It should be a staple for anyone who calls this country home, and I'm thrilled to have had the opportunity to take it. The fact that's it's free learning for such a strong message, is amazing. Thank you for being part of my journey!

I really enjoyed the content and the format of this course. Having the option of watching a video, following along the audio, or reading the PDF suits my learning style perfectly. I am very interested in reconciliation and I think the first step is to learn and understand. Thanks for helping me take that first step.

I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to learn so much more about the history of my home. This course provided so much information and practical examples on the topics of law, history, social justice, gender, art, and language, very little of which I learned in school growing up. I highly recommend this course.

This was a wonderful course, the educators were incredible. As an immigrant to Canada, the journey into Canada's history as well as current day, has given me a much deeper understanding of the many layers and richness of indigenous peoples. I am so grateful for the experience and I will definitely recommend to others.

This was a very good course because it showed a number of sides of the issue. It gave me a greater understanding of the issues surrounding land claims and native rights. My grandmother was Metis and never was comfortable with it and unfortunately never talked to us about it. She was a baby in the uprising at Batoche.

The content was really engaging and I really liked how it was presented. I liked the flexibility of the modules and how there was always encouragement to look past the material like the discussion boards, and the stories about the paintings after each module. Thank you for the informative class I really enjoyed it!

I found the material to be thought provoking. It was interesting and presented in a beautiful manner. Having the 3 different narrators was a nice touch. The art work in this course is magnificent, I really enjoyed it. Overall, I discovered many things, some of which were painful to hear, but necessary for me to know.

This was an exceptional overview of Indigenous history and current events. I feel so much more empowered now that I better understand history and the current issues. I will now challenge my beliefs and views while considering the impact and influence of our settler patriarchal history. Very informative and well done!

Exceptional presentation of essential information for all inhabitants of North America. This course improved my education in ways I know I will be discovering for years. Thanks so much to Dr. Tracy Bear, Dr. Paul Gareau, all the incredible guest presenters and everyone who helped to create such a phenomenal course.

Absolutely amazing! Every single Canadian should have to take this course, for a better understanding of Indigeneity in Canada. The knowledge I gained from these modules is powerful, and I truly believe that more understanding, more education can foster compassion. Thank you so much to everyone involved in this MOOC.

Being indigeneous , coast Salish , but with both parents who survived residential school, I didn’t learn much of our culture or history. I only learned what was taught in school. This program has given me information I can take and now really understand why we must continue on our fight for our ancestors.

Thank you!!

What you don't know is sometimes shocking. An absolutely great course. It allowed me to gain a better understanding of the Indigenous Peoples/Culture in Canada and a number of issues they have faced. I would highly recommend this course to anyone and genuinely wish it was made part of the learning process in schools.

Very well done. I had no technical issues. The pace and presentation of the course is great. The content was very informative and factual. I really appreciated this course and it contributed significantly to my understanding of colonialism, First Nations, and some of the issues that need to be addressed as Canadians.

So grateful for this course! Answered many of my questions about past and present Indigenous cultures. Appreciated the mix of auditory and visual components and the overviews to review. Loved the paintings. It seemed like a lot of information at first but it is very accessible. I hope to review the content again.