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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

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 Cecilia G M

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Dec 28, 2020

The content is good. I wish they touch some more on the contemporary issues and ways of interconnecting western knowledge and indigenous knowledge to address current issues.

By Ian K

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Sep 3, 2020

As a new immigrant to Canada, this course has really opened up my understanding of a lot of issues that I was ignorant of regarding the Aboriginal people. Thank you so much

By Judy M

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Nov 7, 2022

module 9 questions were not that easy to figure out , the way the wording was it made the questions more difficult

otherwise a informative course. I have learned alot .

By Jamie C

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Apr 22, 2022

Clear and wide knowledge of Canadian Indignous cultures & histories; like drinking from a firehouse - but excellent course and material in a very well laid out program.

By Emmanuel M

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Oct 27, 2020

I really enjoyed the class and material. Presentations and participants were truly informative, deep and inspiring.

I will have to go back to it to get everything I can.

By Peter M M

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Nov 15, 2022

Overall, a great course with an important message for all settlers. I'd love to see this course get funded to take it to the next level of education and interactivity.

By Sandy

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Sep 19, 2021

Very informative and flexible schedule/workload. Every Canadian should be taught this to help counter the systematic racism embedded in Canada's history and policies.

By Hannah B

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Aug 25, 2022

I got a greater depth of understanding for Indigenous Canadians through this lesson and highly recommend for anyone looking to further their knowledge on the subject.

By Karla F

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Jul 23, 2021

Really valuable course, with lots of important perspectives and reframings. It might be time for an update? So many developments in the country since it was written.

By Jacob B

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Nov 24, 2020

Educational and, I believe, very important to teach to youth to form a better worldview of the country we live in. Gives understanding to Canada's roots and origins.

By Angela K

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Oct 13, 2022

I really enjoyed the course, it was very educational, and put together very well. However, I feel the vocabularey used was a bit wordy at times and hard to follow.

By April L

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Dec 9, 2020

Great course, great starting place for self education. Everyone should really take this course to better understand Indigenous culture, traditions, art, and beliefs

By Bonnie J

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Dec 14, 2021

Thank you for making this course available. Having it online and free is an amazing opportunity. I have learned a lot and it encourages me to seek out much more.

By Michelle

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Jul 24, 2021

Wonderful journey to walk through from the beginning to current! I have learned much and my awareness and appreciation has enlarged with this community. Thank you.

By Glenn W

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Oct 1, 2020

Well done. There were a few technical issues. For example, one video (week 10, first video) had a question moment, but the answer came immediately after the quiz!

By James M

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Feb 14, 2019

I really liked the course because it represented a cultural evolution over the past several hundred years and I feel like I can be part of this new movement with .

By Nadean S

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Sep 2, 2020

I really liked it, and I got to go at my own pace. I already knew some FNMI information, but there were gaps. This helps solidify some general knowledge. Thanks!

By Rod B

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May 24, 2021

Very informative course. I currently do, and have worked with First Nation communities in Alberta and BC, for numerous years and this was very inciteful course.

By Barbara G

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Feb 12, 2021

Liked the format of this course and look forward to future studies. I would not hesitate to recommend Coursera to anyone interested in online courses/education.

By Pam M

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Jan 31, 2022

I only wish it were a bit more recent to include current events. Also, that the art module actually showed the artist's creations. I did learn a great deal.

By Rhonda M

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Jul 14, 2021

Extremely informative and well paced course. I only wish the subtitles had been more accurate as I tend to absorb the information better if I can read along.

By George C

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Jan 8, 2021

Good course, a little to much dedication to art, nothing on the 60 scoop, trafficking of Indigenous women, high rates on incarceration, how to work with youth.

By Melanie B

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Nov 24, 2020

I really enjoyed this course ! It definitely gave me a new perspective on Canada's history. Thank your for the opportunity. I highly recommend this course !

By Kyle H

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Nov 13, 2022

Add more interviews with various speakers to keep engagement level up. Speakers did great job but tired of learning from the same method every course. Thanks

By Andrea M

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Jul 9, 2017

Some of the history oriented lectures were a bit difficult to follow, but overall this was an excellent survey course on the subject of Indigineity in Canada