It was great to have a course from the perspective of those who were colonized. Too often, history is "written by the winning side," and today we, as a society, have much to learn from the ways of other cultures who were not wrong in what they believed. This is especially relevant now in a time when the pendulum has swung too far in the direction of the individual, and the fabric of society is being torn apart.

Excellent course, gave some fabulous insights into the perspective of indigenous North Americans and the impact that "settlers" had and continues to have. Uncomfortable listening at times, more than once did I think "Are you kidding", knowing that there was no kidding involved.

I'd like to think institutional racism was a piece of history. I worry that it's contemporary news, on both sides of the North Atlantic.

This course was deeply informative and moving. I should have (we all should have) learned this decades earlier as a mandatory part of the Canadian school curriculum. So I'm grateful that a course like this exists and that I've had the opportunity to begin to learn about the richness of the cultures that have existed for thousands of years before contact and that continue to exist proudly to this day and beyond.

I did not want to write my last test because that meant it was over. I cannot tell you the passion and love it has brought me and the highet respect for Dr Bear and Dr Gareau. I wish to continue with the Faculty and will be forever grateful for this wonderful time. In a very dark 2020 this was a time that brought me so much happiness. I have learned so much, and now we as a class know better and will do better.

I found this course informative and interesting. It left me feeling like I need to find out more. My husband and sons are Metis and my husband is very knowledgeable but there is always more to learn and more to listen to. Thank you so much for your many efforts in putting this course together. I particularly loved the art and it's ability to beautifullly and sometimes communally express need, protest and love.

Interesting, amazing and excellent information on the history and culture of Indigenous Peoples of Canada. It well put together. I'm looking forward to learning more about Indigenous Peoples. Thank you to Dr Tracy Bear, Dr Paul Gareau, The faculty of Native Studies of University of Alberta for their knowledge and passion. Thanks to Coursera and Actor Dan Levy for raising awareness of this educational course.

Extraordinary "prise de conscience". I thought I was relatively well informed on Indigenous history and current culture. How wrong I was. Each module was a great discovery. How I wish that this was compulsory teaching in all schools throughout Canada. Also would greatly benefit new immigrants who often don't know that history and thus don't understand the current fights led by Indigenous people in the country.

This course is excellent. I have enjoyed every lesson. I have laughed out loud, I have cried or maybe sobbed, I have felt deep shame and I have reflected. I feel truly grateful for the knowledge I have gained. I have shared my new knowledge with my young children and we continue to have conversations about indigenous individuals and cultures. I recommend this course to everyone. It is truly life changing.

I absolutely feel that the content of the course should be taught to everyone as it teaches greater knowledge and awareness of the past and how it relates to the present. The instructors were well-versed and engaging. Thank you for this opportunity to learn more so that I may take these teachings and pass along knowledge to others I will engage with in the future. With deep appreciation and respect, thank you.

Made me laugh, made me cry, stirred and surprised me! The course opened my mind and filled me with wisdom and understanding. This experience marked me for life in ways that I will be forever grateful to know the stories and struggles of the First Nations people both then and now. Take this course if you're ready to be elevated and soar to higher heights mentally, emotionally, spiritually and intellectually :D

This course is fantastic. As a Canadian, I feel I have had little to no true education about Indigenous culture. This course was a great foundation to start to dive into not only the many issues Indigenous peoples are facing with the Canadian Government, but it lays the foundation to help you learn from the beginning before settler society up to today. I am looking forward to continuing my journey of learning.

Thank you for offering this course. I learned so much. I had to unlearn a great deal as my educational K-12 and university education, prior to this course, so Eurocentric. I am glad that my son will be a part of an educational system that will provide more than that one view. I have invited my colleagues, my students' parents, and my family to also participate in your course. It is excellent. Thank you.

I sincerely wish to become an ally to indigenous people and those in my community whom i would like to know better. I would like to help anyway i can and will always be seeking out ways to be an ally. I am also interested in obtaining a certificate for this course even though i originally chose to audit it. I am also interested in further education through University of Alberra. Thank you to all Juliet Myers

This was one of the most informative courses I have ever taken. I feel like I have a greater sense of history with our indigenous people and better understanding of how we are where we are in history. This course was incredibly well done and the reading resource material is phenomenal and I highly recomend this course to every Canadian, especially if you are working in any capacity with our indeigenous people

I found this course very well designed and the presenters were easy to listen to and understand. I was able to be focussed as the information was being presented. I loved the personal interviews and stories shared. I learned alot about other First Nations groups/peoples/culture/teachings/art, etc.

I look forward to other topics/courses reflective of the Indigenous culture.

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April

A fantastic course ! This course was so informative and one I wish we were taught in all schools. The readings, and lecture notes were well-written and easy to follow. The quizzes at times, were challenging, but it was great they allowed you multiple opportunities to learn and try again. Thanks, University of Alberta and all those involved in making and producing these lectures, readings, lessons and videos.

Provides insight and understanding of Indigenous worldview and culture and the historic and lasting impacts of colonialism. Non-indigenous Canadians would benefit from learning about the legacy which materially benefits them in perpetuity and the opportunity to share and come to some understanding of the experience and lived reality of Indigenous peoples. Presented with pride and reverence. Thanks to all.

This course was moving and thought-provoking. I had previously participated in a Kairos Blanket ceremony so I was totally interested in taking this course. It was extremely professional and very thorough. The lectures were great and the collages that each section had were absolutely amazing in the symbolism that each component represented.

I am not sure how to thank you for this information and experience.

This course is essential learning for all Canadians. I'm an immigrant and so did not experience the history my my K-12 schooling. I am much more thoughtful, knowing the history, when I read news articles about First Nations issues. The course was well rounded and substantive. Thank you to all who participated in the reserach and delivery of this course. From Tricia in Vancouver, age 70 and still learning.

Thank you so much for offering this course so publicly and freely. I have learned a lot about the history of the land and have a different perspective now. As an elementary teacher, a Canadian, and an ancestor of immigrants, it is my responsibility to share my knowledge and new perspective. This should be mandatory course for all teachers, and ideally ALL high school students. With much gratitude, Jessica

This was an excellent introduction and overview to Indigenous perspectives in Canadian history and more contemporary issues. It inspires me to learn more. As I learn about First Nations leadership models, worldview, social mores, spirituality, and respect and responsibility for the land, the more I think settlers sadly missed an opportunity to adopt and share attitudes of great benefit to life on earth.

This was an excellent course that provided very interesting, multidimensional view of some important topics relating to Indigenous peoples in Canada. I left the course with more (and better) knowledge than I started with, and I would love to learn more about this very large, very interesting and very important subject. Thank you to the faculty, presenters and everyone who collaborated to offer this course.

It was so powerful influencial course that I was driven faster than the required time to complete the weeks modules. I am currently working on restorative justice and practice in academic medicine in developing relationship between doctors and patients for patients safety and satisfaction. This course helped me to get into the depth of knowledge regarding restorative justice and practice in ancient period.

I enjoyed this course immensely from beginning to end! Never a dull moment, so much information, such truth and very eye opening. I look at the Indigenous community with a much different lens than when I first started the course. Although I am Metis' myself, I did not have the "whole" cultural background that I've learned through this wonderful course. Thank you for bringing such incredible insight. Merci'

Thank you to the teachers and all contributors to this course. I've learned so much. This gave me a much better sense of the ongoing battle that ingenious peoples continue to fight for in order to reclaim their culture and have their honest histories told. I, for one, wish to be an allie and will continue to educate myself in order to better understand. Thank you so much for your help in this journey!