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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 Rebecca L

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Jun 28, 2021

Did not delve too deep into topics but spoke on many! It was a great introductory course. I wish everyone in Canada had to take this course, or they taught more about Indigenous Canada in elementary/high school as I did not learn very much there!

By Sheri A L

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Feb 10, 2021

This was a wonderfully informative course that all Canadians should have to take in order to understand our marred past and, in that education, progress the work of doing better and becoming respectful allies alongside our Indigenous neighbours.

By Sarah R

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Dec 12, 2020

This was a phenomenal course. My deepest gratitude to the Faculty of Indigenous Studies at the University of Alberta for their effort and dedication to create, prepare, present and share this course with all of us. I am truly thankful! Well done.

By Jenine L

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Oct 22, 2020

This course should be required for all students in Canada. Incredibly informative and prompted me to dive deeper into some of the historic and contemporary issues. And feel more confident in un-learning some of the colonized themes from the past.

By Michele P

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Oct 15, 2020

I started following this course out of curiosity, since I wanted to know more about indigenous people in North America. Week by week, it fully grabbed my attention and now, at the end of the course, I will definitely dig for more about the topic.

By Colleen G

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Oct 6, 2020

This was a very interested course. I want to learn more on these topics . The presenters were both captivating and endearing. After living here my whoke life, i feel i should have learned this this stuff years ago. Thanks for opening my eyes.

By joanne S

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Oct 2, 2020

Loved it! Want more. This is the first Indigenous course l have taken in my Educational Journey. It wasn't offered during my educational years. I'm 57 and to learn in a safe place on my own time was amazing. Thank you for the incredible work.

By Erin A C S

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Aug 28, 2020

I found this really helpful, interesting and informative. The teachers went in depth with facts and made it really easy for me to understand their point of view. It will be helpful going forward in my own personal education and growth. Thank you!

By Karen R

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Aug 24, 2022

Absolutly loved this course. It definity opened my eyes to the misconstrued educational system that my generation and the ones befor had been taught. I feel I have a better understanding, empaphy, and admiration for indigenous peoples of Canada.

By Susan M

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Oct 21, 2021

Well presented! I enjoyed the the history lessons. There is so much that I did not know and realize that there is much more history, good and bad to learn about First Nations People, places & cultures. Thank you for a wonderful start. Well done!

By Kathryn A

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Dec 28, 2020

Very thought provoking, especially to someone who was never exposed to these topics throughout the educational system. Definitely makes me want to learn more as this course has developed a desire to learn more truths. Exceptionally well done.

By Carol V

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Nov 22, 2020

This course was recently described by Dan Levy as transformational. I couldn't agree more. Thank you so much for the depth, care and capacity that went into this piece of learning. I am very grateful that I had the opportunity to complete it.

By Vanessa D

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Feb 13, 2020

Thank you for creating this course. I am excited to continue expanding my Indigenous knowledge and reflecting on the ways I interact with my environment. I have learned so much from this course and wish all my friends to take time to learn this.

By Roxann A

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Aug 3, 2018

Excellent course. Videos and written information are well done. The facts are presented clearly, and the interviews and stories add context. I highly recommend this course to have more understanding of the history of Indigenous people in Canada.

By LC R

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May 19, 2023

This course was an excellent overview and refresher that deepened my knowledge about Indigenous History in Canada. I completed it with a friend so that we could have deeper discussions about the material we were reading and it was very helpful.

By Niveria V

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Nov 3, 2022

Really enjoyed watching the videos, interviews and written version of the content. Very-well organized materials and very informative course. I have obtained a much better understanding of the First Nations as never before. Thank you very much!

By Martha h

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Mar 26, 2022

Thank you to everyone who made this course available. Engaging, informative and thought provoking. I appreciated the wide range of subjects and issues that were included. The art was wonderful and really helped to integrate the learning.

By Jena H

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Sep 15, 2021

Great course. Has really increased my understanding of Indigenous culture in Canada. A great first course for those who are not familiar with Indigenous history. I really appreciate the time it took to create this course by Indigenous scholars.

By Deb R

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Jul 31, 2021

This course showed me a whole world of things I was unaware of or vaguely aware of in Canada. I had to face my own stereotypical thoughts and preconceptions about the experiences and history of Indigenous peoples who live in what is now Canada.

By Leila T M

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Feb 23, 2021

A very good start to a complex and ongoing history in our country - well set up, interesting, including interviews and stories, along with interactive art, this course offers a wonderful look at the true beginnings of the country we know today.

By Zoe B

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Jan 14, 2021

The course was paced lovely, and I enjoyed watching the module videos, and clicking through the interactive art segments. I loved the Indigenous instructors and their perspective, and especially enjoyed learning about Indigenous art. Thank you.

By Justin S

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Jan 6, 2021

This course is a great way for Canadians and others around the world to understand Indigenous people, the impacts of colonialism, celebration of their unique culture, and give the knowledge for individuals to create change in their communities.

By TRACY M

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Dec 16, 2020

Oh my! this was such a beautiful, educational and eye opening course. I wish I would have been taught this information as a kid growing up.

Knowledge is power.

thank you and great job to all of those who contributed to this course.

Tracy Martin

By Connie F

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Nov 7, 2020

Wonderful course! The art, music, and discussions were phenomenal and I'm going to miss spending time here. Really learned that the same issues affect all societies - relationships, climate, respect, and harmony. Thank you! Connie Farnsworth

By Rizwan S

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Nov 1, 2020

As a person who was born and educated outside Canada, this course is very informative and provide valuable information. I have recommended this course to many friends and will continue to do that. Everyone involved is commendable. Thank you.