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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Indigenous Canada by University of Alberta

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21,725 ratings

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

MD

Jul 2, 2021

This course was very interesting and very informative. Not only did it help correct stereotypes or prejudices, it showed a wide range of subjects pertaining to global and specific Indigenous cultures.

LJ

May 5, 2022

I really enjoyed this course. I liked that it was taught by indigenous peoples from their perspective. I feel much more confident in my knowledge regarding indigenous issues and traditions. Thank you!

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By Tanvir J

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May 27, 2021

Very informative and I appreciated the units dedicated to feminism and art! Howver, I wish there wasn't so much overlap between the videos and the readings.

By Angela M

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May 7, 2021

So much amazing information. I was disappointed that many questions in the quizzes were ambiguous. There was often more than one potenitally correct answer.

By Terry L S

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Dec 20, 2020

This course sheds light onto a vast, historical, cultural, and conceptual landscape, providing insights and understanding valuable to contemporary society.

By Colleen H

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Aug 29, 2020

I am very disappointed that I, after completing the course and wanting to support this learning for others, would have to pay $66. to print a certificate.

By Aneeshka V

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Mar 20, 2019

Really great course. I definitely learned a lot. Best part is that you can take your time with it and it encourages you to delve deeper into these issues.

By Gael W J

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Jun 3, 2017

Excellent introduction of the history of the Indigenous peoples of Canada, influent topics that are relevant to today's world. So glad I took this course.

By Jacqueline G

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Sep 6, 2020

Great overview of Indigenous peoples' lived experience and perspective of our shared history. I have gained a better understanding and a more open mind.

By Owokade S O

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Jan 22, 2021

Its a nice course that gives you an insight into the history and background of Canada and its indigenous people and how they co-existed from inception.

By Simon O

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Nov 4, 2022

An edit of course reading materials would perfect this presentation, but that's minor this is a very good introductory course, professionally packaged.

By France P

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Feb 20, 2021

J'ai beaucoup de difficulté avec des choix multiples comme méthode d'évaluation. Les questions ne sont pas clairement posées ceci demande une revision.

By Bryce B

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Nov 18, 2020

The course was informational but could have been easier to learn from if there was more interaction and examples - rather than reading from a textbook.

By Hanna

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Nov 14, 2020

I wish that the content in the lectures varied a bit more from the written component. Great overview of information. Thank you for all your hard work!

By Brian T

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Aug 22, 2021

A good introductory course that's flexible and has you re-examining your basic middle school/high-school Canadian history through an Indigenous lens.

By KeyAuna M

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Feb 19, 2023

Great curse learnt a lot. The only reason for not giving it a 5-star review is week 9 needs to be reworked. Took me 5 tries to pass the quiz for it

By Shelley S

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Aug 24, 2022

I really enjoyed this course. It was enlightning, frustrating and sad at the same time. We should all take the time to learn about our own history.

By Sarah D

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Jan 21, 2021

Great work and great information! I feel much more informed on issues the First Nations communities have faced and continue to face now. Thank you!

By Pierre F

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Sep 14, 2020

Great introduction to indigineous culture. Makes you rethink how "the West" is looking at the world and shaping it. This is a mind changing course.

By Chad G

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Dec 16, 2021

Some of the quiz content focussed more on minute specific details vs an understanding of the modules general message. Fantastic course. Thank you

By Kelsie M

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Jun 23, 2020

I was hoping the course would go into more details about Aboriginals, but it is an introductory course, so in that regard it did the job I suppose

By Vinzenz R

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Aug 3, 2017

This is a great course. It provides a good overview of the history of indigenous people before and after contact, as well as contemporary issues.

By Jason K

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Nov 9, 2021

Excellent indigenous historical information, provided a good understanding of the foundational aspects of colonialism and aboriginal societies.

By Sabrina P

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Mar 2, 2021

Great introduction to the topic - for some weeks I wish there would have been maybe book recommendations if you wish to further your knowledge.

By Iris H

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Nov 9, 2020

It was a very informative course, there were some inconsistencies between the videos, the notes and the quizes. Should be checked for accuracy.

By Roland K

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Nov 18, 2022

more visual material would have been welcome, ie seeing some of the art that was discussed in the final module. Overall, a wonderful resource.

By Elizabeth T

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Jan 23, 2022

Well done. I learened alot. It has been 40 years since I have taken a CDN history course. Now I realize how biased grade school history was.