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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-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

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!

EF

Nov 2, 2020

Such important information for us all. This course was eye-opening and should really be taken by every Canadian. The course flows along nicely and is easy to navigate. I am better for having taken it.

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By Patti B

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Jul 16, 2021

Very accessible, fantastic range, well-presented. The phrasing of some of the quiz questions is problematic.

By Bart R

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Feb 12, 2021

The course was an interesting and innovative introduction to the perspective of indigenous peoples in Canada.

By Elizabeth P

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Jan 8, 2021

An excellent course...well presented and full of information that I had no previous knowledge of.

Well done!

By Dawn L

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Jul 20, 2021

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

By Hannah S

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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

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Nov 2, 2022

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

By Robert W

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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

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Mar 6, 2022

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

By Samuel M

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Sep 29, 2021

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

By Cyndi K

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Sep 14, 2021

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

By Lana N

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Oct 31, 2020

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

By Andrew M

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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

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Dec 9, 2020

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

By Clayton R

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Feb 17, 2023

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

By Jocelyn G

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Jan 10, 2022

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

By Pat M

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Aug 10, 2021

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

By Colleen M

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Oct 29, 2020

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

By Naomi M

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Apr 13, 2023

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

By Jeffery P

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Oct 26, 2021

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

By Daniel T M

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Oct 11, 2020

Thank you.

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

By Michael M

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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

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Oct 23, 2020

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

By Louis H

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Jan 3, 2022

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

By leona j

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Jan 5, 2021

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

By Melak M G

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Apr 28, 2023

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