Thank You! For creating this course and allowing so many to sign up and offering it for FREE! I have gained so much knowledge of indigenous peoples. This is the first stepping stone of learning more about my own indigenous ancestry and I can't wait to learn more. Huge congratulations goes out to the faculty, staff, editors, narrators and every involved in putting this course together.

Thank you for this very valuable course. As a white, female, cis, settler who was born in the late 1950s, many of the stories which took place from the 60s through the present day had been in my awareness, but lacked the context of the historical and cultural perspective. I have come away with a fuller understanding of the experience of Indigenous Canadians in a historical context.

Incredible course to start learning about Indigenous Peoples in "Canada" with specific, thought-provoking examples. Spoke to varies parts of history as well as current Indigenous life in "Canada". Very grateful to the team who created this amazing course, looking forward to being a life-long learner in this space as an incoming medical student and settler on Treaty 6 lands. Thank you.

As someone born in the '70s, prior to most of this information being taught in schools, I humbly (and regrettably) admit that I just didn't understand. This course has opened my mind and my heart to so much, and even more importantly, it has taught me that there is so much more yet to learn. Thank you for the gift of education. The responsibility is mind to continue on this journey.

The organization of this course suited my learning style and was excellent for time management purposes. I have learned so much throughout this course but I know it is just a small part of what I should know. I will continue to expand my knowledge and understanding about Indigenous Canada. I am greateful to the Unitversity of Alberta for making this course accessible to everyone.

Indigenous Canada is an excellent program. It should be a prerequisite for everyone who works with Indigenous peoples in Canada. Every Canadian would benefit from taking the course and would be in a much better position to participate in a meaningful, knowledgeable, thoughtful and insightful manner as we strive towards reconciliation. Congratulations to all involved with the project.

This course provided me with important perspective that helped to identify my own biases and understand the historical context of how we arrived at this point. It's an important course for continuing on our path of truth and reconciliation. Thank you to the Faculty of Native Studies at the University of Alberta; this has been very enlightening and an important starting point for me.

An excellent course for Canadians interested in learning more about this land's history and stories. It's a lot of information, but there's a lot of history and it's presented in an engaging way. I was worried at first about the workload, as I just began a new job - but it was completely manageable, and thus, something anyone could do. It was a privilege to learn from the presenters.

There is so much about this course that I recommend. The scope and professionalism of the presenters, the pace, the interviews, backdrops and enrichment of the Canadian narrative helped me appreciate more of my life experiences and views. "Indigenous peoples are not ethnic minorities, they are part of the history and fabric of Canada.Do yourself a favour and enjoy this course. Bravo!

What a super informative course! I really enjoyed learing about the history and current affairs of the Indigenous peoples of so-called Canada. I loved the video lessons, the course notes, and the art at the end of each lesson. I am just sad that this course has come to an end. I will definetly find a way to continue learning more about the First Nations, Metis, and Inuit. Thank you!

Prior to this course only thing history i was truly aware of was the loss of indian status for women being taken from them as my family going back generations had this happen to them. ( MY motivation for taking this course) and some of the horrors heard on the news about residential schools. It was informative to see the indigenous points of views on the role and impact of settlers.

I believe this course is important for all Canadians to learn the history of this land from the perspective of the indigenous people. Thank you for creating a course that dealt with difficult and complex issues in a very enlightening and sensitive way, as well as sharing the teachings, stories and lessons that can benefit us all. I hope it will help on our journey to reconciliation.

Exceptional in providing an understanding of our history I was never made aware of. This course was a game changer in that with my new understanding of history I have a deepened respective and desire to promote abororiginal rights . When told the truth I have duty to join and support justice and equality.

Thank you for this enlightenment which will be with me the rest of my life.

There was much that was familiar, but even more that was new to me. I value deeply the opportunity to continue my learning journey by having studied this course. "Indigenous Canada" came highly recommended and I have shared information about it for others to learn from as well. The scope and depth of the work you have put together are greatly appreciated and valuable. Many thanks.

I am totaly blown away with how much I learned over the past few weeks. All information was presented clearly and with respect to all. I am a memeber of Hiawatha First Nations but only aquired my status in the past two years. I am eighty three years of age and am so thrilled to be able to learn things about my herritage that I was denied for so many years. Miigwetch / Thank you

Indigenous Canada was a very manageable course load considering how much information is shared - which is just the tip of the iceberg. I have been completely shocked with almost every single lesson, to learn the true history of Canada. I have shared my thoughts about this course with many people, and will be sure to include the realities of our country in my teaching going forward.

Thank you for this course and for making it so accessible for people. I took this course to gain a better understanding of First Nations history, life, culture, and issues outside the unceded Coast Salish Territory that I am currently an uninvited quest. This is a big piece to learn the real truth for many people who for the first time are learning about the true history of Canada.

Well organized and presented. I regret that my history lessons in school where largely day dreamed or snoozed through. This more than made up for some of those times. I'm sure that the teachings here are much more relevant than anything taught in elementary school in the 60's. I'm a better Canadian for having studied this and I'll be paying closer attention to Indigenous Canadians.

This was a fabulous course that helped to contextualize what I already was already aware of and enlightened me on much that I was not aware of. From a white settler community we have a lot to learn from indigenous traditions. We need to teach this in all our Canadian schools. The University of Alberta Faculty of Native studies should be commended for putting this course together.

I thought this course was very informative and gave a broad overview of the disservices done to the Indigenous people through colonization. As a history major and a former history teacher, if I could go back and reteach Canadian history to my students, I would do it from a very different lens. Thank you for opening my eyes further- everyone should take this course or one similar.

This course shows you how to open your eyes to see, and actually understand what is happening around you every day. In order to understand how to move forward with reconciliation, you need understanding and this gives everyone a starting point. It teaches the story of the past, and of the forward motion that is occurring in concise, clear terms that are understandable to everyone.

I really enjoyed auditing this course. I learned a lot about indigenous culture and their history. Much better than anything I learned in 12 years of school. The instructors were excellent and I found listening to the lecture while also reading it, worked really well for me. I hope any other courses I audit will use this feature. I would definitely recommend this course to others.

Great course really enjoyed it, lots of learning and transformation. Not as much information about Eastern Canada and Mi'kmaq history as I would have hoped, but, it has sparked my interest to learn more. Excellent, well organized and very interesting. Thanks so much, it has changed me, my perception and understanding of the history of Canada. I will be recommending it to everyone.

Excellent course! Thank you Dr. Bear and Team - and contributors - for sharing this vital knowledge and history. It renders me speechless when I think of how even the basics of North America's colonisation were purposely left out of my education.

I have recommeded this course, and will continue to, to everyone in my life - friends, family, colleagues, strangers.

Thank you again!

As a retired teacher, I am always eager to learn more about everything. This was an interest only course for me but I certainly have learned a lot about our Indigenous people. My eyes have been opened to many of the struggles they have faced in the past and are still facing today. I especially liked the Modules on Education and Art. Thank you for offering this course to everyone.