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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 Alan D

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Dec 13, 2020

Great course, very informative. Quizzes sometimes had questions that were worded confusingly and was tough to know if the wording was a mistake or intended to be a trick question. As well the estimated times for the readings felt on the short side, but I am also a slow reader so maybe its just me.

By Kristen L

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Nov 24, 2020

An incredible course! Already, I have noticed that when I now hear about news in Indigenous spaces, I can better understand the context around events and movements. Thank you so much for all the hard work, heart and soul poured into this. I have been recommending this course to everyone I know.

By Frank B

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Nov 18, 2020

I found that the course really opened my eyes to the unconscious bias that we have towards indigenous people. I will be furthering my knowledge on the subject due to this course. I recommend that every Canadian take this course if they want to have an opinion on Indigenous affairs in this country.

By Susan H C ( H

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Nov 11, 2020

This course was a real "eye-opener." My husband is Metis and i wanted to learn this course material to feel more part of his heritage. Many topics I knew something of, such as Bill 31, residential schools and the Treaties and am so happy to have had a more in-depth study of these and other topics.

By Michelle S

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Nov 7, 2020

This is a wonderful course. It is beginner enough, for someone like me who doesn't have good knowledge or background in Canadian History. But, it also gives enough information and insight to begin to understand some of the challenges but also the beauty and wonder of Indigenous People in Canada.

By Vinothaan V

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Sep 20, 2020

It's quite remarkable that this immense history could be told in 12 weeks, but this course has done a remarkable job at it. The entire course gives you a good look at very significant topics to Indigenous Canadian history and piques your interest to pursue specific topics after the course is done.

By Eyren U

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Oct 10, 2019

I thought it was engaging, enlightening and full of positive takeaways that are applicable in a multitude of ways. Learning more about Indigenous matters through their voice and eyes and teachings was very important and insightful. I think this course is essential and am so happy that I took it!

By Amanda L

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Oct 25, 2021

This is an amazing course. It has sparked so many thoughts, new interests and challenges to my existing knowledge. As a settler descendant I started this course as my may to begin a personal reconciliation with First Nations and understand what was never taught to me. It was the best first step!

By Quinlyn H

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Mar 2, 2021

This course was very informative and thorough. I had taken classes in University from the Faculty of Native Studies and it was great to learn more. The modules were thought provoking and insightful. I am glad I took this course as an educator on Treaty 6 Territory. Thank you to everyone involved.

By Christine B

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Jan 28, 2018

In depth general yet well-informed, documented, and presented materials, and mandatory knowledge on Indigenous Canada. Thank you for speaking slowly! And brava to Leah Dorion for her painted stories! This was a wonderful course, Dr. Tracy Bear, Dr. Paul Gareau, and every invited presenter guests!

By Regina B

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Mar 11, 2022

I found this course easy to follow and very well presented by a variety of extremely interesting teachers. The material is informative as well as enlightening and I have been recommending it to students and friends. I think all highschool and university students should be encouraged to take it!

By Carly S

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Dec 2, 2021

A wonderfully curated course. There are so many complex subjects that should be discussed in a course like this. The designers and teachers of this course created an easy to follow course that take learners on an educational journey. Thank you and thank you for making this accessible to so many.

By Marco C

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Oct 20, 2021

As an educator and a citizen that was still in elementary school when the last Residential school closed down, this course had many eye opening moments for me. Thank you for making this available, and for furthering and strengthening my education, so I can pass on your knowledge to my students.

By Cristina C

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Oct 4, 2021

Thank you so much for this course and for the opportunity to see our Canadian history from another perspective which was not taught in school. I would definitely recommend this course. Learning is power and knowledge to better ourselves.

Also a big thanks to Dan Levy for recommending this course.

By Laura N

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Aug 31, 2021

As an educator, this course has been so eye-opening and helped me understand the deeply rooted issues that have been happening in Canada since its founding and well before, too. Thank you to the entire team for the dedication to make this course what it is and for making it so widely accessible.

By Heidi R

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Apr 15, 2021

Thank you.

I thoroughly enjoyed this course. My heart broke listening to account after account of betrayal and manipulation the Indigenous peoples of Canada endured. What would peoples reaction today be if colonization was reversed?

I am in full support of educating all Canadians of this history.

By Jessie B

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Feb 28, 2021

I am 28 years old and grew up in southern Ontario. I learned nothing of Indigenous Peoples in school asides for when I would wonder off on museum fieldtrips. I thoroughly enjoyed this course so much of it I did not know. Thank you very much for creating it and I highly recommend this course!!

By Helen S

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Nov 8, 2020

Thank you for all your work in assembling this introduction to indigenous Canada (North America). Much appreciation for making this material and these important perspectives accessible both in asynchronous form and in presentation of materials. The additional resources are sincerely appreciated.

By Raissa B

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Jun 20, 2022

This was something that I had put off for far too long. I think this should be mandatory for all work places. We all need to do our part to learn and I'm fortunate to be in a job that encourages me to learn about the past. Thank you and I will be recommending this course to many.

Raissa Bugyi

By Michael D

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Jan 13, 2021

I have learned so many things from this course that have conveniently been left out of my school studies. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to know more about our indigenous population and the many injustices brought against them by the British and Canadian government. Thank you!

By Karen G

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Nov 26, 2020

I feel like Canada failed our schools in not teaching in an appropriate way the colonization that occurred to Indigenous people’s. I will do better in teaching my own children about Canadian history and therefore hope that empathy and partnership can grow with the cultures that exist in Canada.

By Patricia P C

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Oct 19, 2020

Amazing course!! Every Canadian or PR should complete this course to understand Canadian origins which in turn helps learning about current Canadian culture, history, legislation, and politics. Fantastic professors and very well structured. Will highly recommend it to my friends. Thank you!

By Niall L

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Sep 27, 2020

An amazing introduction to one of the most important issues to face modern 'Canada'. As a 3 week citizen of the place currently known as Canada, this has provided me an amazing foundation on which to build knowledge, and developed a tremendous sense of responsibility to be better in the future.

By Joelle C

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Sep 13, 2020

This was a fantastic course. Every Canadian should take this to develop their understanding of the indigenous communities who have been there since before the country we know as Canada came to be, and how those communities and peoples are so resilient and such an important part of Canada today.

By Lara R

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Jul 5, 2017

This is a brilliant, and highly important, course for all who live in Canada to take. This also suits those abroad who should understand the deep and powerful cultural resistance and expressions of Aboriginal peoples in North America - and beyond. Everyone needs to have done this course, truly.