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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....

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MJ

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Thanks for teaching me a lot about indigenous history in Canada. I am inspired to learn more. I just finished Chelsea Vowel’s book, Indigenous Writes and I’m currently reading the summary of the RCAP.

LH

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I thoroughly enjoyed this course in the the way it is presented and the information given. It expanded my knowledge and insights of indigenous history, culture, and knowledge, as well as so much more.

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By Amy R

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Dec 6, 2020

Nicely done. I so love Indigenous art that I would have loved to see the artwork as it was being discussed. But I googled it and looked at it that way while the lesson was conducted. This is an important course and I am appreciative that you offered it free so anyone can take it .

By Lori B

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Nov 30, 2020

A very informative and illuminating course, jam-packed with history, culture and current connections. It offers a fair and balanced perspective. Thank you for offering this course for free. I hope every Canadian takes advantage of this extraordinary opportunity to learn and engage.

By Victoria M

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Nov 14, 2020

I started this with on a whim with no expectations. It has inspired me to change my own teaching practices to include more indigenous content. Thank you for educating me about so many topics that I had not considered. I enjoyed the lectures and lecturers. The art was fantastic too.

By Kelly K

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Sep 9, 2020

This course taught me so much about the Indigenous People of Canada! It helped me understand many topics that I was unfamiliar with and opened my eyes to the real history of Canada. I highly recommend that all Canadians should take this course to really learn how Canada came to be.

By stefan c

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May 30, 2020

Loved the course. The course has given me a very different perspective on who the indigenous people of Canada are and how they where ignored when settlers came to their lands. Very eye opening. Loved the art work by Leah Dorion, it beautifully complimented the lessons. Well done!!

By Tammy G

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Apr 11, 2018

This is one of the best courses I have ever attended. It was so well researched, designed and constructed that I have recommended it to everyone I know. should be a mandatory course for all Canadians - settlers, new immigrants and indigenous - everyone can learn from this course.

By Fabiola F

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Jan 18, 2022

Un cours très riche en information, avec une structure claire et une présentation qui facilite la compréhension et l'apprentissage. En présentant l'histoire telle que vécue et racontée par les peuples autochtones eux-mêmes, ce cours suscite un nouveau regard sur bien des réalités.

By Christopher S

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Oct 25, 2021

This course provided an excellent introduction to the Indigenous history and culture within Canada. It has certainly opened my eyes to many assumptions that I had previously, and made me curious to learn more about the Indigenous challenges that need to be resolved in the future.

By Bryan K

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Sep 26, 2021

Having dealt with many communities throughout my career I thought I knew a great deal about indigenous history. However, I learned so much through the insightful videos and readings. Great course for anyone who wants to know more about the history or indigenous peoples in Canada.

By Caitlin Y

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Sep 12, 2021

I found this course to be incredibly informative and easy to follow. The presenters spoke clearly and at a good pace. I've learned quite a lot and the variety of topics has inspired me to conduct further research of my own. I will be recommending this course to friends and family!

By Chris H

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Jul 6, 2021

Recent revelations surrounding residential schools spurred me to learn more about our indigenous history. I found this course to be exceptionally well balanced. Thank you to each of the instructors and guest speakers who thoughtfully unveiled these aspects of our shared history.

By katherine j k

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Jun 27, 2021

Thank you for providing this course, it is essential learning to understand real Canadian history not the colonial story that we were taught in school. Shame on us, our settler ancestors and our continued injustice to the keepers of this land; the time for support & action is now.

By Audrey M

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Feb 22, 2021

I really enjoyed this course. So informative, I have a better understanding of the history and complex issues (past and present) facing indigenous peoples of Canada. I highly recommend this course to every Canadian to gain valuable Indigenous perspective of our collective history.

By Erika K

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Feb 9, 2021

This course was nothing short of profoundly moving and educational. I will be returning to these lessons for years to come. My deep thanks to the Faculty of Native Studies who have given voice to the past and offered a hand for us all to hold as we step into our collective future.

By Partow E

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Jan 29, 2021

This was an incredible opportunity to learn so much about such important lessons. I am so grateful to have been able to participate in this course and really appreciate that it was free and accessible! I have told many friends to enroll as I truly value the learnings! Thank you!

By Laura W

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Oct 31, 2020

A fabulous look at history, colonialization, government manipulation and the Indigenous culture, art, governance, community, and ways of life. I wish I was taught this a LONG time ago. This should be taught in public schools and police colleges. I highly recommend this training!

By Mark S

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Oct 2, 2020

It did a very good job highlighting the traditions and importance that the past plays in our lives today. If you don't know where you came from how can you know where you are going, I have heard this before and the teachings in this course make it more meaningful than ever before.

By Sarah M

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Aug 19, 2020

This was so informative and helped me unlearn what I had previously been taught. I really appreciated being able to understand more about Indigenous traditions and culture but also what colonizers and settlers did to manipulate the context surrounding land treaties etc. Thank you!

By Tania J

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Apr 14, 2020

I am thrilled to see such an immense amount of truthful information in this module, as a First Nations student, it is great to see this course available to those who wish to educate themselves further on the history of Indigenous peoples and understanding intergenerational trauma.

By Carolyn S

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Feb 2, 2018

Great course! Very interesting and informative. I wish there were more. The only thing I missed about it was some kind of pronunciation sheet or listing for the various Indigenous names and words. It would make the readings a bit easier. I highly recommend this course to everyone!

By Katie R

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Sep 13, 2024

There has been a ton of content read and digested. I am humbled to have partaken in this course to learn more about Indigenous peoples - past , present and future. It has given me a lot to think about. I would thoroughly recommend this course to others wanting to understand more.

By Jody M P

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Sep 30, 2021

Amazing and insightful course. I think every person regardless of nationality or racial background should take the time to learn about Indigenous people. Thank you to all those people that had the foresight and the gumption to create such a beautiful and unbiased learning module.

By Mary W

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Jul 17, 2021

I have learned so much about Indigenous History! You have enhanced my knowledge and understanding of the wrongs that have occurred. Thank you for opening my eyes. This course should be taught in high school. Everyone should have this opportunity to learn real Canadian History.

By Madelaine R

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Apr 12, 2021

This course was so fantastic! I really do feel that every Canadian should complete this course. No matter how much you know, there is so much more to be learned through this course. Thank you to everyone who participated in building this course and offering it to people for free.

By S. J

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Mar 14, 2021

Very well presented material that describes the situation of the indigenous in Canada both past and present. It was a definite learning experience, thank you to all the indigenous individuals who bravely shared their views in a thoughtful, understanding, and enlightening manner.