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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

BE

Nov 18, 2020

Thank you so much for this course. Also thanks to Dan Levy for suggesting it. The course and weekly chats helped educate me in Canada's true history, information that I should have received in school.

DH

Sep 21, 2021

T​o truly heal as a nation, we must all walk the path of reconciliation. The first step is education. Gratitude to University of Alberta for lighting the way by unpacking Canada's complicated history.

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By Joanne W

Nov 17, 2021

Thank you to all involved for the hard work and dedication of putting this together. This course was a real eye opener

By Theresa W

Nov 7, 2021

With so much to cover in 12 weeks and in 5-20 minute long videos expectational work was completed and collaborated in.

By Anginette H

Oct 24, 2021

This was a fantastic course. I've learned so much over these 12 weeks. I'm going to definitely share this with others!

By Deleted A

Jun 4, 2021

Very interesting and informative. Highly recommend for anyone wanting a better understanding of our Indigenous Peoples

By M K

May 11, 2021

This course is amazing. It packs a lot of information on indigenous people, culture, tradition, their laws and living.

By Tamera G

Feb 25, 2021

This course is excellent and I will always highly recommend it for all. It is crucial to understand our full history.

By Julie

Feb 6, 2021

Thank you for this course! I learned a lot, and am highly recommending this course to friends, family, and colleagues.

By Veronica M

Nov 28, 2020

Amazing course. I learned so much about my country and the Indigenous people of it. Everyone should take this course.

By donna h

Nov 16, 2020

Wonderful experience! opened my eyes to so many important issues regarding the Indigenous People of Canada. thank you.

By Daisy O

Nov 5, 2020

I learned so much! Fantastic course and faculty. Makes me want to uproot and move to Canada so I can attend U Alberta!

By David H

Sep 16, 2020

A must take for anyone in the school system. I very much enjoyed the way it was presented. Truly an eye opener for me.

By Stephenie D

Aug 12, 2020

The course was very informative. I've never knew most of the information about Indigenous culture & people. Thank you

By Brian E

Aug 4, 2020

Big Thank You....the amount of time and work put in to this was astounding....good on yah!....much learning occurred👍

By Karen M

Jul 8, 2017

This is really essential information for any Canadian Citizen. I learned so much. Thank you to all of the instructors!

By Jovydas U

Jan 8, 2023

Best course I've taken in terms of the amount of information you learn about the Indigenous People and their history.

By Ann H

Jul 25, 2022

Lots of fantastic knowledge shared in this course. Thank you, I have learned a lot and will continue in this journey.

By Marcia W

Jun 17, 2022

A lot of information well packed into 12 moduals. Every Canadian should have this knowledge and truth of our history.

By Kelly s

Mar 5, 2022

so much information to take in, it was a lot to remember, but very eye opening and extremely interesting. Thank you

By Diana P

Nov 5, 2021

This was an excellent course. Enough difficulty to make you work, but enjoyable and so eyeopening, at the same time.

By Mark P

Oct 15, 2021

Outstanding. It was everything I had hoped it would be. I am much more enlightened and will pursue further knowledge.

By Kerry P

Aug 9, 2021

An excellent course. Every Cdn needs to take this course to truly learn aboriginal history and culture in our country

By Brittney J

Jul 23, 2021

Highly recommend if you are at all interested in learning more about the Indigenous point of view and their history.

By Melissa O

May 27, 2021

This course is an awesome course to take and to learn more of the history of Canada. People need to take this course.

By Erin R

May 26, 2021

This course is wondeful. It is really informative. I enjoyed the videos and the art that went along with each lesson.

By Mackenzie U

May 23, 2021

Very good course! Interesting, thorough and fun to learn about the history and culture of Indigenous people in Canada