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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

JB

Jan 22, 2018

Excellent course that provides a great foundation for learning about Indigenous cultures and worldviews. Provides thoughtful topics to explore and insightful knowledge. I highly recommend this course!

IO

May 10, 2021

Honestly, one of the best course I have ever taken. I am such a fan of history and culture, being an immigrant in Canada, this helped me gain a better understanding of Indigenous history and culture.

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By Megan D

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Nov 22, 2017

A well-researched and informative overview of Canadian history from the often silenced FNMI perspective! Thank you!

By Dawn B

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Jul 23, 2022

Very informative. I really enjoyed learning about this course. I am ashamed to stay I did not realize the history.

By Shelley B

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Jul 13, 2022

Thank you for the work that went into this course. I appreciated the straightforward approach to the information.

By Terry K

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Jun 26, 2022

A must for any Canadian seeking to deepen their understanding of the impact of colonialism on indigenous culture.

By erin j

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Jun 24, 2022

Full of real stories and knowledge! this should be mandatory for all canadians to learn so we can truly reconcile.

By Barbara J U

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May 17, 2022

Interesting and informative. I learned a great deal and was encouraged to explore and invistigate more on my own.

By Carmen J

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Apr 27, 2022

Excellent! I learned so much about Indigenous culture and history, and this course has made me want to learn more!

By Lana S

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Feb 22, 2022

A great basic history of our First Nations peoples of Canada. Something that was missing in my school curriculum.

By Shamima A

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Jan 21, 2022

I learned a lot and am delighted to have enrolled and completed the course. Recommended for all sharing this land.

By Rebecca O

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Sep 21, 2021

Very eye opening, learned so much more in these past 12 weeks than I did of years of high school Canadian history.

By Sylvain D

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Sep 19, 2021

As a descendant of French settlers, I'm not used to hear about Jacques Cartier as a kidnapper. It was eye-opening.

By Kirstein A

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Aug 5, 2021

i appreciate the opportunity to take this course and look forward to learning much more in the future. Thank you

By Annamarie F

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May 25, 2021

Beautifully developed course and a wonderful introduction into Indigenous Canadian history and context. Thank you!

By Cheryl L

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May 19, 2021

Thanks to all of the people who contributed to this course. I am grateful for the opportunity to take this course.

By Hope P

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Mar 2, 2021

A course for every Canadian. The type of course that teaches you about the things you didn't know you didn't know.

By Lauren H

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Dec 23, 2020

Essential knowledge for every Canadian, old or young. Easy to understand, well researched, and highly informative.

By Joban M

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Dec 2, 2020

Superrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

By Jen N (

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Nov 17, 2020

This was fantastic. The approach was excellent. Thank you for the opportunity to learn the true history of Canada!

By Cheryl B

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Nov 8, 2020

This is a well developed course which provides a prospective missing from the history taught when I was in school.

By Brenda J J

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Oct 18, 2020

This was a fabulous course. In my opinion this should be taught as a high school credit course. Thank you. Brenda

By Raylene W

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May 19, 2020

Phenomenal course!! I would highly recommend this course to others wanting to gain knowledge in this subject area.

By SOON O P

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Nov 2, 2024

It was very good introductory lessons to understand Indigenous Peoples' worldviews, histories and current issues.

By Shayne O

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Oct 21, 2022

Exceptional course. Learned a great deal and have a better appreciation for my indigenous friends and neighbors.

By Mary D

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Jun 2, 2022

I thought the course was really well done. I liked that I can keep the course notes as well. It was challenging.