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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

PG

Jan 9, 2021

This was a really great course-I learned so much. I thought the course was very well organized and each module brought many perspectives that I hadn't really been exposed to throughout my education.

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 Sandy C

Dec 5, 2024

Excellent course. I have learned many new things about the Indian Community and the beautiful connection between the land and their culture.

By Leah H

Aug 2, 2023

I am forever grateful for this introduction to Indigenous studies course. My eyes have been opened and I will continue to learn. Thank you.

By Robert F

Nov 23, 2022

Great Course! Learned a lot about Indigenous history and culture in Canada and the struggles that the Indigenous community still face today.

By Diana K

Oct 7, 2022

Fabulous course - so much to learn yet extremely important learning of Canada's history and mistreatment of the First Peoples of this land.

By Richard P

Oct 5, 2022

Thank you so much, I really enjoyed this course. It was so packed with information, I might just come back to it at some point for review.

By Cheyenne D

Aug 8, 2022

This is an incredible course, I am so happy that it is offered for free to expand it's reach. Highly reccomend this course to all Canadians.

By Brittany R

Jul 26, 2022

I thoroughly enjoyed this course. It has instilled in me, a broader understanding and knowledge of Indigenous people and their ways of life.

By Ian F

May 16, 2022

i really found this course educational, interesting and a better understanding of indigenous culture and what they endured and continue too.

By sami

Jan 1, 2022

While I did not know that much about indigenous people and their cultures, this course gave me a clear idea about their culture and history.

By Elene R d S S

Sep 26, 2021

Parabéns a equipe, um curso que irá contribuir para minha vida profissional e pessoal no Amazonas- Brasil. Muito obrigada pela contribuição.

By Michael-Don B

Sep 19, 2021

A very insightful, interactive, and knowledge-rich course. An excellent resource for educators. Thank you all so much for sharing with us!

By Abby A

Jun 27, 2021

Excellent way to know more about Canada and understand in more detail how Indigenous people are so important in the Canadian Culture. Thx!!

By Matthew Y

Dec 24, 2020

An excellent overview of some of the Indigenous history, learnings, and world views that I was certainly not educated on when I was in K-12.

By Susie H

Nov 15, 2020

I love this course! Thank you so much for providing it for free. I learned so much and it really has sparked a new passion. Thank you again!

By Brandi D

Oct 27, 2020

This course educated me on Indigenous issues that I have never learned about. it was eye opening, thought provoking and life changing for me

By Lindsay M

Sep 6, 2020

Thoughful, immersive, dynamic, and multi-faceted. I thoroughly enjoyed this course and appreciated it's rigorous preparation and execution.

By Melanie W

Aug 31, 2020

Excellent course in every way. I have a much better understanding of indigenous peoples in what is now Canada, then I did before, Thank you!

By Lynette M

Jun 26, 2020

Excellent information and history. It's sad that Canadian schools do not go this deep into the history of the indigenous people in this cou

By Tsitsi C

May 17, 2018

I learnt a lot about the history of Canada through this course. It truly is an eye opener on privilege and the inequalities in Canadian soci

By Diana K

Feb 15, 2023

Very good course where I learned a lot I did not know prior to taking this course. Well taught with concise and easy to follow information.

By Christine H

Nov 17, 2022

Amazing! So detailed and easy to follow with the printed notes. I learned so much in this course and would highly recommend it to others!

By Martyna M

Aug 21, 2022

A very well designed and delivered. It is one of the most informative couse on history, culture, and worldview of First Nations in Canada.

By Gillian M

Apr 9, 2022

A comprehensive, eye-opening discussion of the colonial history of Canada. Excellent, accessible format that anyone can navigate, for free.

By Elizabeth G

Jan 15, 2022

Very informative and great eye opener to the realities of the indigenous communities in Canada. Excellent course that everyone should take.