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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

ER

Nov 2, 2020

I'm so pleased to have been able to educated myself further on the true history of "Canada", what should have stayed Turtle Island. Being able to continue my learning and hopefully being a better ally

AC

Feb 23, 2020

Very informative. They teach history and mention the aboriginal journey, but this tells another story. Thank you for allowing me an opportunity to glimpse into to the world of an aboriginal of Canada.

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By Kent R

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Apr 14, 2021

Living in western Canada pretty much my whole life, I have been able to learn a bit more about the culture and history of the Indigenous community in canada. Overall an interesting and informative course.

By Carnelle S

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May 20, 2020

I learned a lot about different perspectives with this course. At times I felt a little attacked as a settler when I have not knowingly engage in some of the discriminatory and racist behviours described.

By Ejofon E

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Aug 2, 2020

Quite informative given its scope. The information is well cited which allows for further, personal research and exploration. My only complaint is the "Reading" document for some modules has some typos.

By Sally F

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Jan 15, 2021

Overall, the course was great. Some information and videos could use updating, but great introductory class and would recommend any Canadians to take to get a different perspective of Canadian history.

By Esther B

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Jan 6, 2020

I learned so much and realize I know less than what I thought I did . I enjoyed the different mediums to bring about the content which can be dense at times. Thank you for putting this course together!

By Nina F

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Sep 12, 2020

I really loved this class. It was great learning about the First Nations of Canada. There was so much I didn't know about that I learned from this course. It was all very enlightening and interesting.

By Satvir P

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Aug 29, 2020

This was my first ever online course ,I had great time to do this . Now I feel like I have more knowledge about first people of this land.Feel more respect for indigenous people and for their culture.

By Darlene J

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Jul 21, 2020

Material was informative and very interesting. Facilitators were easy to understand. Increased my knowledge of Indigenous awareness to better serve clients.

Not a fan of multiple choice quizzes.

4 Stars

By Jacqueline R

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Dec 19, 2020

I enjoyed this class. It deepened my knowledge of several historical issues. The presenters were all excellent. One point - the quizzes sometimes do not match the learning objectives for the unit.

By Ildiko P

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Jul 13, 2022

Overall I am very happy that I have chosen to do this course. Almost everything was new to me. I would have liked to see a bit more interactivity within (or after) the individual week's materials.

By Jenni

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Aug 23, 2021

Very informative and I really enjoyed the majority of the course...a few confusing moments but other than that, I learned a lot. Thank you, each of you who put the work in!! :) It is appreciated!

By Dani M

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Dec 10, 2021

Lots of great material, I would personally prefer a more detailed focus on a few topics and have this course broken into multiple so you can really have a chance to dive in deeper to each topic.

By Matt B

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Jun 20, 2021

I enjoyed this course. I've recently moved to Canada and I would encourage anyone who is in my position to take this course, to gain that baseline knowledge of the indigenous Canadian community.

By Kirsten K

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Jan 22, 2021

Great course! Only complaint is that for some of the assessment questions the answers are a little ambiguous and difficult to chose between. Great and very relevant information, would recommend!

By Lydia H

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Jun 28, 2017

This was an excellent and informative course. At times it was a little broad but I appreciated all the interviews they did with subject-matter experts -- really felt cohesive and I learnt a lot.

By Suzanne C

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Jun 6, 2022

This course has contributed to my understanding of the current issues Indigenous peoples face, particularly the importance of examining colonial perspectives that marginalize Indigenous people.

By Kari-Anne P

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Jun 15, 2022

I am greateful to have learned some history as I did not learn this in school. This is a step to help me beginmy journey iin lerning about the indigenous and bride the gap of ancestral trauma.

By pathfinder

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May 31, 2022

An excellent introduction to the study of native history, culture, survival, and colonization. I definitely would like to pursue these studies further based on what this course has taught me.

By Karen M

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Oct 22, 2021

This course is truly a history lesson. One that i was not taught in school. It is very intense with a lot of new information, which meant i had to take notes to pass the tests. But worth it.

By Jane C

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Sep 22, 2021

this course opened my mind to a group of peoples with whom i share this land, and showed me that i must be more respectful of the things and traditions and teachings that are important to them

By Dottie C

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Nov 14, 2020

The content of this course was thorough, informative and thought provoking. The transcript was not always accurate making the notes a little confusing. The online format is very convenient.

By Charlotte N

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Jan 11, 2021

I learned a great deal taking this course and I would recommend it to others. My one complaint is that I wish there had been more attention paid to the Eastern Indigenous Bands and Nations.

By Kelly A H

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Nov 7, 2020

This is a great stepping off point to better understanding our Indigenous peoples, their culture and traditions, and their historical and current relationships with settlers and government.

By Glenn F

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Nov 16, 2021

I enjoyed this course a lot, I learned lots of new facts and it gives me a stronger undertanding , however ongoing learning I look forward to, wish you recieved a certificate a completion.

By SHEILA S

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Sep 2, 2021

Thank you for allowing me too take this course for free. It is informative and interesting and I really enjoyed it. I learned a lot of the history and can share my knowledge with others.