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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

BE

Nov 17, 2020

Thank you so much for this course. Also thanks to Dan Levy for suggesting it. The course and weekly chats helped educate me in Canada's true history, information that I should have received in school.

KS

Aug 8, 2021

I am impressed with the way this course was delivered in multiple ways. It took a while for me to get used to listening to stories but I am a better learner now. Every Canadian needs this teaching.

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By Brenda M

Sep 23, 2020

Profoundly educational, this wonderful Indigenous perspective should be foundational to all Canadians learning, should we wish to honour the sovereign status of the first peoples of Canada, our stewards and champions of land, history and collective perspectives that nourish our souls.

By Olga V

Sep 15, 2020

Thank you so much! For me, it was very interesting to learn about the history, culture, art, believes, and concerns of the Indigenous peoples. Very knowledgeable and impressive. It will help me to design my Employee and Leadership Development Learning courses.

Dr. Olga Voldman-Anikina

By Valeria T C

Sep 4, 2020

This was a great course! I am from Colombia South America and had no problem catching up with Canadian history. The interactive artistic pieces helped alot with retaining and associating the knowledge that was developed throughout the specific topics. This was great, I am so thankful.

By Erna W

Oct 11, 2024

This course was absolutely fantastic. This course should be used an example and framework as to what the mandatory curriculum should be in every school district for elementary school. I have learned so much valuable historical information, and I know there is so much more to learn.

By Amanda K

Apr 1, 2022

Its crazy to think how quickly the 12 weeks go by. I have to say that the course material is very much so eye opening and I have learned so much during these weeks. The teachings and knowledge from the U of A faculty were wonderful and I would 100% suggest anyone to take this course.

By Joanne M O

Sep 15, 2021

I cannot emphasize how transformative this course has been! Now, when I listen to the radio, or read APTN news, I understand, and support, the Indigenous call for reconcilliation, change and healing. This course should be taken by every person who lives in this place we call Canada.

By Catherine S

May 12, 2021

Indigenous Canada is a humbling and insightful resource supporting the plight and resilience of Indigenous people across Canada. This course is a superb reminder of interconnectedness and a call to action to perpetually earn each other's respect. O Canada, our home and Native land.

By Peter S

Nov 1, 2020

What an excellent course! Informative and thought-provoking week after week. Would highly recommend this course for anyone interested in getting to know Canada from a non-European perspective, and wanting to develop a more inclusive, rounded perspective on the country and its people.

By Andre L M

Aug 22, 2020

This course should be mandatory for every person who intends to imigrate to Canada. I changed me in a deep way to see and understand how I can be an ally and support indigenous people while living in the country. You guys did an AMAZING job. I loved it!! Congratulations from Brazil.

By Jennifer M

May 21, 2020

I found this course so informative and interesting! While I realize that one overview course can never completely touch on all the issues, I found that the basic knowledge outlined here will help me as I interact as a fellow Canadian with my Indigenous neighbors. Thank you so much!

By Amber C

Jul 2, 2022

I was very happy with this course and he amount of information given. They started with the basics, but there was alot of information that was good as a review or new to me. I also appreciate that it isnt a bunch of white people teaching about a culture they dont know anthing about.

By Dawn T

Aug 22, 2021

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you! This was my introduction to Indigenous studies and you didn't disappoint. Offering each theme in small chunks of time made it easier to commit to and complete the course. I loved the presentations, the interviews, the art...everything. Well done.

By Sophia F

Aug 2, 2021

This course was an informative gateway into the Indigenous history of Canada as told in an authentic and respectful manner. When I finished the course, I genuinely felt sad; as if I were leaving some friends. Thank you so much for the opportunity to learn about such rich cultures.

By dianne d

Mar 25, 2021

This program was so well done and informative and emotionally impactful. It is a great foundation for my ongoing journey of cultural humility ,truth and reconciliation. Thanks to the faculty, artists and all who shared their stories and truths and struggles.

By christina r

Mar 4, 2021

This course really opened my eyes! We do not learn the true history of colonialism in school, it is shocking how different the language used in this course is compared with the language in children's studies on indigenous people....for example settlers vs colonists. Very interesting

By Heather B

Nov 15, 2020

Thank you all for this very well laid out, honest information. It has helped me to understand some of the "mysteries" that were not taught to me as a child years ago. It has opened my eyes to the deeper meaning of the indigenous people of canada and piqued my curiosity to know more.

By Kirsten B

Oct 22, 2020

A great way to learn more about Indigenous Culture - just a peek into a world I was not taught about or knew much about. Will certainly be looking for more ways to learn more and be a supporter of indigenous culture rather than the continuation of oppression and colonial mentality.

By Cassandra P

Oct 20, 2020

Very informative, and offers a perspective that was not given in my history classes in public school. This, in turn, gives a context to current news stories that I never had before. It is presented in an inviting way, and I thank you for creating this course and making it available.

By Theresa M

Jul 13, 2021

This was a wonderful introductory course to Indigenous people, culture and history in Canada. It's definitely prompted me to learn more and specifically to learn about the indigenous history where I live which is Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People.

By Amy R

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

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

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

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.