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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

MD

Jul 2, 2021

This course was very interesting and very informative. Not only did it help correct stereotypes or prejudices, it showed a wide range of subjects pertaining to global and specific Indigenous cultures.

LJ

May 5, 2022

I really enjoyed this course. I liked that it was taught by indigenous peoples from their perspective. I feel much more confident in my knowledge regarding indigenous issues and traditions. Thank you!

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By Kimberly F

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Dec 6, 2020

Absolutely wonderful course! The videos and readings were very easy to follow, and provided me with lots of interesting information about Indigenous peoples in Canada. It was a pleasure to learn more about the culture, history, and struggles faced by Indigenous peoples in Canada. I would highly recommend this course to anyone who wants to learn more about Canada's history and Indigenous culture!

By Jeanetta D

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Aug 27, 2020

Very well done and put together. It was a big differences from the education I got in school in the 90s especially in the Catholic District School Board of Ontario. I am going to research and explore more on how I can support or learn more about the indigenous communities close to where I live. I am an Ontario certified teacher in Oshawa. Thank you for making this course available to the public.

By Alexandra T

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Aug 12, 2020

While it isn't possible for one course to go in depth about indigenous history and cultural issues in Canada, this course gives a good overview of where to start, and fills in the gaps from the Canadian history I was taught in school. Very applicable to me personally in my work environment to improve understanding and empathy when working on issues that may impact indigenous peoples in Canada.

By Sandra J

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Oct 15, 2022

Fantastic course, so eye opening. It has taught me so much of history of an incredible, resilient and varying group of people. The different traditions and cultures are colorful and beautiful. The Indigenous peoples strength is inspiring as they continue to fight for their freedom, culture and land. To push forward in changing all the wrongs and injustice of the past and now. Highly recommend.

By Monique G

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Mar 21, 2022

I found thecourse content very interesting. It challenged my way of thinking and allowed me to better understand and recognize my own unknown biases. The use of video tutorials as well as written notes is helpful to those who have different learning methods. Overall a well put together course with a lot of interesting and difficult content, all delivered in a sensitive and thoughtful manner.

By Mira R

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Oct 18, 2020

Fantastic introduction to Canada's Indigenous peoples. This should be standard curriculum in all schools. The way that the course material was presented was interesting, interactive and engaging. It made me aware of my own biases and prejudices and the same of people that I interact with. I feel that I could now challenge some of those biases and stereotypes through a knowledgeable interaction.

By Aja G

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Oct 17, 2020

I'm sad it's over! Thanks so much for making this important education so accessible to everyone. I have learnt so much and will absolutely continue to pass along my findings in this course. Thank you for teaching me so much in such a diverse and thoughtful format. I'm looking fw to continuing on this learning path and seeking out ways to becoming a strong ally to this community. Well done guys.

By saM t

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Jul 18, 2021

This course would be a perfect compliment to the Social Justice and Peace Studies course at King's University Collage in London, Ontario. The Fur Trade section offered a lot of new learning for me, and the Treaties section helped to make things somewhat clearer as to what treaties are and their roll. I hope that more Canadians will benefit from this online class of Canadian Indigenous studies.

By Don L

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May 19, 2021

I took this course being a 72 year old Metis urban man.

Most of my life has involved economic development with many First Nation and Metis communities.

I found the course useful as a learning tool for non-indigenous folks and for those indigenous people that may know little of their own heritage and Canada's role with their ancestors.

I congratulate the staff and faculty in producing this course.

By Ronald F

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Jan 7, 2021

I would the course very informative or myself and would encourage everyone to take it. It's important to learn about indigenous culture in order to begin to understand this incredibly important part of Canada and North America. I am sorry that as a middle aged Canadian I knew so little about indigenous history, culture and traditions, you've given me a glimpse into that and I thank you for it.

By Vicki W

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Dec 30, 2020

I enjoyed the course, I really like the interactive painting, thought they were beautifully done. I appreciate all the time and effort that went into the course. The course touched on several subjects that I was not aware of. It makes me ashamed at how my ancestors came and stole land and destroyed their culture. I hope that change comes quickly, it's Canada and we need to set things right.

By Joshelin B

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Oct 25, 2020

I loved learning about all of the topics that this course covered. It challenged me to learn and unlearn important information regarding colonialism in Canada, and it gave me a better vocabulary to think about and discuss these topics. I loved the variety within the lessons, and I particularly loved listening to artist Dorion speak about her paintings. Extremely informative and helpful course.

By Michelle B

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Jun 3, 2022

Fantastic course ... it highlighted what I already suspected and then knew: what I was taught in elementary school and high school in the 70's and 80's is not the truth of what actually happened. I have a far better and deeper understanding of what has led us to where we are in the present day. I'm so glad I took this course! Thank you to all who were involved in its inception and creation!

By Calcul8ted H

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Oct 21, 2021

This course was such an amazing experience! Why is this not being taught in schools as part of Canadian History? Such an eye opener of the injustices made against Indigenous Peoples. I have such a greater understanding of the true history of Canada. Truth and reconciliation is necessary for healing this community and our country. I support you, my heart is with you. Thank you for this course.

By Gillan P J

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Sep 25, 2021

If anything needs to be mandated in Canada, it's this course. I learned so much and am extremely grateful to those who contributed, and put it all together—thank you. It was emotional; I often felt so angry, sad, and disappointed that I had not been taught any of this in my years at school. I will continue to seek out Indigenous voices and will encourage others to take this course. Thank you!

By Helene K

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Sep 29, 2020

The course presented a different but more important perspective on Canadian history that is overlooked in the education system. The course content is excellent and easy to follow. The quizzes are not too hard and help with retaining the material. This was the most enjoyable online course I've done (in terms of the module format and delivery) and I learned so much. I would highly recommend it!

By Heather B

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Jul 27, 2020

I absoutley enjoyed this course! What an eye opener. I was born and raised in Toronto and went to Elementry and high school and was never taught majority of the information that was taught in this course. Thank you so much for having this course available to Learn the truth about Indigenous culture. This course has inspired me to help spread the awarenss of Indigenous culture anyway I can! :)

By John H

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Oct 31, 2021

I had never realized how little I knew about this subject and, what what I thought I knew was based on a lie. I took this course as an homage to Reconciliation day and now will continue to follow all this with an informed and eager attitude and appetite to know more.. Thank You to all the instructors and guest speakers. Possibly the most important course I have taken in my education journey

By Franceena K

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Mar 31, 2021

I thoroughly enjoyed this course. It not only introduced me to the Worldview and lives of the Indigenous peoples, but also opened my eyes to the ongoing battle in cementing a rightfful place in Canada. Thank you so much for all the work that you have put into this. I hope to continue educating myself and others on Inigenous histories and the other important topics covered in this course.

By Michelle W

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Dec 18, 2020

This course is a fantastic way to teach people the real history of Canada. I learned so much information that I think I should go through everything a second time in case I missed something. I think that this course should be taught it our schools across the country to help end systemic racism. Thank you so much for this opportunity. I would love to take another course in Indigenous Studies.

By Julia P

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Apr 22, 2020

This course is well researched and has so much information that every Canadian should know about. It incorporated interesting interviews, and some art pieces commissioned to highlight the course and important aspects of Aboriginal history. Discussion forums with answers from mediators along with course notes and references were helpful in digging a bit deeper into the informaiton. Well done!

By Phoebe M

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Jul 21, 2023

The test questions can be a little hard to parse, but I appreciated that the course makes you think hard and pay attention. I would want more clips of the artist explaining the paintings, as the clips chosen for each unit aren't always the most relevant to that unit, and I want to hear the artist talk about other sections of the paintings.

A very good course and I feel like I learned a lot.

By Ange A

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Oct 22, 2022

Born and grown in the UK Indigenous studies is not a subject that is delivered in detail.  I am so honoured to have been able to take this course, even though, at times, it was difficult to learn all the historical hardships.  I recommend this course especially to those coming from Europe to live in Canada to gain greater knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the indigenous culture.

By Fahma A

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Jan 12, 2021

As I am from a continent that has and still been colonized by the western society, and struggling to gain freedom and the right to self governance I have enjoyed learning Indigenous culture and hope to learn more.

I appreciate every second the struggle and continues fight that indigenous people men and women are still putting in order to gain the value of their culture language and respect.

By Anne S

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Nov 16, 2020

Thank you for opening my mind and my heart to so much of what I didn't know regarding Indigenous Canada. The course is well laid out and easy to work through. The quizzes could use some revamping, as they didn't always test my knowledge in the best way. Overall, I would recommend to anyone looking to expand their knowledge and compassion to our past, present and future Indigenous Canadians.