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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Indigenous Canada by University of Alberta

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About the Course

Indigenous Canada is a 12-module course from the Faculty of Native Studies (University of Alberta). Through interdisciplinary lenses, this course invites you to build foundational knowledge about Indigenous histories and gain a deeper understanding of contemporary realities at global, national, and local levels. You will develop practical skills to: · Critically analyze colonial and Indigenous histories · Interpret treaties, land claims, and legal frameworks · Understand Indigenous political movements and resurgence · Contextualize current events, policy debates, and social movements · Recognize Indigenous approaches to land, environment, and knowledge · Engage thoughtfully with Indigenous worldviews and contemporary life, art, and creative expression Indigenous Canada encourages thoughtful reflection on Indigenous resilience and the responsibilities of living in shared spaces today. By the end of the course, you will be able to apply your knowledge and skills to academic, professional, and civic contexts, fostering more informed, respectful, and responsible engagement with Indigenous peoples and communities. You will leave with a greater appreciation for present-day Canada and how Indigenous perspectives can inform more just and sustainable relationships....

Top reviews

MJ

Dec 8, 2020

Thanks for teaching me a lot about indigenous history in Canada. I am inspired to learn more. I just finished Chelsea Vowel’s book, Indigenous Writes and I’m currently reading the summary of the RCAP.

GC

Oct 13, 2021

This was one of the best online courses I have taken. It was well written, great material related to my own personal development and gave me a better understanding of the Indigenous Peoples in Canada.

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By Jo-Ann B

Jun 25, 2025

Very thorough course providing very interesting history, and also excellent review of current social impact.

By Dawn L

Jul 19, 2021

I feel more educated & informed regarding how Europeans came to colonize is Country and assimilaassimilate

By Hannah S

Nov 3, 2022

Fantastic course to shine a light on the past from the indigenous perspective. Loved the art work as well.

By Sunaina T

Nov 2, 2022

It was indeed insightful experience to explore in depth the life of Indigenous people, art and traditions.

By Pamela R

Dec 16, 2024

great course but cant access the certificate and had difficulties with thew website throughout the course

By Robert W

Aug 15, 2022

Just when you think you have learned a little, a course comes along to remind you..."it's not over yet"!

By Jo-Anne B

Mar 6, 2022

needs a little updating with recent events but a great course and very appropriate for our current events

By Samuel M

Sep 29, 2021

I wish the course woul explain a why a questionwas answered incorrectly. Learnt a ton...superb course.

By Cyndi K

Sep 14, 2021

Excellent content, perspective, balance, objectivity. Simplifying language would be a great improvement.

By Lana N

Oct 31, 2020

Overall the course was excellent. I would have prefered more interviews, and more than three presenters.

By Andrew M

Jan 5, 2024

This was an important course for me. I learned quie a bit and am eager to explore more on these issues.

By Bev B

Dec 9, 2020

Although I enjoyed the course enormously I found the section quiz questions often confusing and vague .

By Clayton R

Feb 17, 2023

Good overall history, customs, law cases, and challenges the Indigenous People of Canada have endured.

By Jocelyn G

Jan 10, 2022

Very informative and changed opinions of some of the misconceptions in relation to indigenous peoples.

By Pat M

Aug 9, 2021

The course materials were very interesting but the some of the quiz questions were hard to understand.

By Colleen M

Oct 29, 2020

Informative ,Some questions on some units seemed disconnected to what the importance of the topic was.

By Naomi M

Apr 13, 2023

Good content. Presentation very repetitive. Course notes take a lot longer than 10 minutes to review.

By Jeffery P

Oct 26, 2021

Opened my eyes much more on the differing perspectives of Canadian History, and the Indigenous story.

By Daniel T M

Oct 11, 2020

Thank you.

Really enjoyed the course, and I hope there will other Indigenous topics available to take.

By Michael M

Nov 29, 2020

I learned a lot! Thank you for the opportunity to take this course. I look forward to future topics.

By Darcee T

Oct 23, 2020

What a great history lesson. This course should be mandatory in all high school history. Well done.

By Louis H

Jan 3, 2022

I gained some knowledge about historical events that I previously had no real grasp of; thank you!

By leona j

Jan 5, 2021

I would have have liked to hear more from elders and knowledge keepers through out the course work.

By Theresa S

Jun 20, 2024

Valuable information for an introduction to Indigenous experience in a settler society. Thank you.

By Melak M G

Apr 28, 2023

Concise and amazing introduction to the Indigenous Peoples of Canada and their continued struggle.