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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Indigenous Canada by University of Alberta

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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

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.

LT

Feb 26, 2021

Thank you for this. Beautifully presented, well rounded, I am embarrassed to think of how little I knew before, but I'm glad I do know. This course is an inspiration to dig deeper into many topics.

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By Camille A

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Nov 23, 2020

This class changed my life. The professors are wonderful. The content addresses a lot of painful topics, with truth and honesty, with the intent of saying things like they are, without sugarcoating it. Thank you from the bottom for my heart.

By Tracy C

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Nov 23, 2020

Was well put together and so insightful and helpful in understanding the history of my country and it's people. It honestly should be required learning for all Canadians. Thank you so much for offering this important learning for free!!!!

By Fern B B

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Nov 15, 2020

Sometimes it was very humbling and painful. I learned a lot about my own History because I was raised with lots of secrets. So it opened a lot of doors to finally explore my heritage especially my Spirituality and understand it more clearly.

By Kelly F

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Nov 6, 2020

This course is beautiful, insightful, well-organized, and deeply moving. Thank you to Dr. Bear and the rest of the team at the University of Alberta for their generosity of spirit in sharing their knowledge and scholarship through this MOOC.

By Maria C

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Oct 21, 2020

Wow, an incredible amount of information about the subject. I gave five stars but perhaps will add that some of the verbal presentations got tedious. But as a former teacher I realize how difficult that is speaking to a camera. Thank you.

By Ruth A

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Sep 29, 2020

I have completed this course with a much greater understanding of our Indigenous culture in Canada.

The course was very well presented and gave me a better understanding of the various Treaties and Acts under which our Indigenous people live.

By Charity E

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Sep 18, 2020

This is an absolutely outstanding course. I have learned so much, and my thoughts and perspectives on colonization have evolved. I am so grateful that this course was created, and will strive to learn more about indigenous peoples of Canada.

By Diane K

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Dec 5, 2024

Loved this coarse! Very well organized, great content, wonderful learning platform,. Complex topics presented in a way that made it easy to transfer knowledge. Has inspired me to dig deeper and look for progressive learning opportunities.

By Edna A B e S

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Sep 19, 2021

It was very good to learn about the history of the first peoples, the Indians in Canada. I'm grateful, I was fascinated with the indigenous culture. For me it was a big challenge, as I'm still learning English, but I managed to learn a lot.

By Jan T

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Jul 8, 2021

This course was so interesting I could not stop each week. Like a great book you didn't want to put down. Well done by each presenter. Highly recommend taking and would take over again. Thank you to everyone who put this course together

By Liz A

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Mar 29, 2021

I have learnt about the background and contemporary issues for Indigenous Canadians . This has enhanced my understanding and appreciation. The course is interesting and beautifully presented. i would encourage everyone to take it. Thank you

By Betty-Lou A

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Nov 30, 2020

Absolutely amazing and eye opening. The Sunday chats with University Professors and guests and Dan Levy added even more to an already very special course. Thank you for the opportunity to learn what was never taught when I went to school.

By Veronica C

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Nov 18, 2020

Amazing course! Thank you for making available years of indigenous culture history to a new generation of newcomers and young students. Hopefully, a better-educated generation will contribute to a brighter future for indigenous communities.

By Sarah M

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Aug 9, 2019

Such a great, involving, interesting course. I loved the personal stories, community involvement aspect and how the course intertwined well with current issues. The artistic aspect was an excellent summative piece at the end of each module.

By Lorelei G

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Feb 11, 2025

This was an excellent course. It took way more focus and attention than previous courses on Indigenous history . I have recommended it to many non-indigenous people to help them on their learning journey. Thank you for this opportunity.

By Minh-Duc H

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Feb 9, 2025

This course is amazing. The modules are designed to provide fundamental knowledge in relation to an integral part of Canada. I really enjoyed the videos and materials and I will go through all again even though I have completed the course.

By Michele L

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Feb 27, 2023

Excellent course! Very detailed and clearly delivered by the course instructors. Thank you for helping me gain a better understanding and knowledge of Indigenous people, history, culture, art and much more. I highly recommend this course.

By Iain M

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Oct 15, 2022

Essential learning for all settler Canadians! I am eternally grateful for the opportunitiy to have absorbed and processed so much knowledge of historical and contemporary Indigeneneity and Indigenous issues.

Many many thanks,

Iain McBride

By Lance S

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Oct 2, 2021

I loved this course. I have been enlightened in so many ways. I give many credits to the presenters who did an amazing job through out the entire course. I could see the passion they exerted as they spoke in each lesson. Great work by all.

By Jonathan R

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Sep 26, 2021

I'm extremely grateful that ths course exists. After such a positive learning expereince that has transcended into a profound personal journey, I pledge that this will only be the beginning of my personal education about Indigenous Canada.

By Emily M

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Nov 8, 2020

Amazing course. This is what we should be teaching our children in school. Instructors were captivating, content was engaging and lots of learning to share with your friends and family. I am looking forward to learning more on my own time.

By Charlie W

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Nov 5, 2020

Although I had some familiarity of UNDRIP and the Truth and Reconciliation work, the overview of First Nations history and cultural identity development was very necessary to fill in gaps in my understanding of the country I was raised in.

By Lisa R C

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Oct 25, 2020

This course is the start to my continuous learning journey about Indigenous Canada. I loved how the course material was presented and how each unit ended with the art work related to the content. Thank you for opening my eyes and my mind.

By Victor

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Sep 21, 2020

There are not enough stars in the sky for this course. Giving it only five feels shameful some how.

This may well be the most powerful, important, and necessary academic experience I've had. I am deeply grateful to have stumbled across it.

By Mallory S

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Apr 20, 2020

Enjoyed learning more about a culture that many know little about. Really opened my eyes to the mistreated of indigenous people, and how I can do better to understand and support these communities by allowing to help their voices be heard.