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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

VM

Jul 31, 2022

This is an excellent course that I would recommend to everyone in Canada. I learnde a lot about the history or colonization and gained a good understanding of Indigenous issues in contemporary Canada.

KK

Sep 5, 2022

What a great intorduction to indigenous hoistory and cultiure. It is a breath of fresh air to hear about Canada's Indigenous history from an indegenous prespective that is clear, honest and unbiased.

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By Lucie Z

Dec 28, 2020

An excellent overview course that explores fundamental issues and areas of knowledge.Highly recommend.

By John P

Nov 26, 2020

Truly appreciated the opportunity to take this course and discuss its content with friends and family.

By Rebecca S

Nov 24, 2020

Very informative and variety of topics and techniques to convey the information. Loved the interviews.

By Emily M

Nov 22, 2020

Thank you for taking the time to teach me and deepen my understanding of Indigenous peoples in Canada.

By Robert A

Oct 3, 2020

I gained a new and important perspective on the history of the country I have lived in my entire life.

By Daniela B

Aug 3, 2020

Really well done. Including past and present. Something courses in grade school still have to achieve.

By Saima A

Jul 24, 2020

Well organized course with great learning tools. Lots of deep understanding about culture and history.

By Kiera-dawn k

Apr 28, 2020

very well put together course that I would highly recommend for Indigenous and Non-Indigenous people :

By Katherine R

Nov 16, 2019

Very informative. Great introduction to many different issues. Will recommend this course to others.

By Whitney K

Jul 30, 2019

Very informative. I learnt a lot about Indigenous peoples and feel confident in sharing their stories.

By Colin C

Feb 4, 2023

A foundational piece of learning every non-Indigenous person should take. Truly important. Thank you.

By Debra M

Oct 27, 2022

I am appreciative that this course was available. It was extrememly educational and easy to navigate.

By Heather L

Sep 29, 2022

I leaned a new accurate history of Canada., one not found in my public school history books. Miigwech

By Amber B

Sep 18, 2022

Exceptional course and I learned a great deal from it. Highly recommended for all Canadians to take.

By Aixa V

Aug 12, 2022

Very interesting, nice speakers. The notes are really helpful. I love the final interactive painting!

By Deb O

Apr 18, 2022

I thank all those that were part of the making of this course. I am honoured to have learned so much.

By Jessey N

Feb 15, 2022

Incredible insight, amazing deep dives into rabbit holes. Lessons I'll cherish and pass on to my kids

By Kevin B

Dec 6, 2021

Excellent course that should be mandatory teaching for all high school students in Canada and beyond.

By Rose

Nov 7, 2021

Outstanding information and presentation. Questions could improve and be about meaning and not facts.

By Patricia H

Sep 20, 2021

Very well presented and informative. I learned a lot and will definitely delve more into this topic.

By Maria S

Sep 2, 2021

Engaging material presented in a way that's informative and also complicates the audience's thinking.

By Heather D

Aug 21, 2021

Thank you for your hard work in relaying important indigenous culture that is not often spoken about.

By Miranda S

Aug 15, 2021

wonderful eyeopeing view of the history of Canada and the Indigenous peoples lives involved with it!

By Charity Y

Aug 10, 2021

I really enjoyed the content, the teaching method, the testing and would recommend it to many others.