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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

EG

May 27, 2021

Very well done! Thank you for allowing me to learn more about your history & culture. Being from Ireland and relatively new to Canada I wanted to know more about the beginnings of Canada as a country.

JS

Oct 21, 2020

I really enjoyed the course! So much I didn't know about the history. I also didn't have a true understanding why there is so much discourse between Indigenous people and government. Total eye opener.

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By Kiran S

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Mar 4, 2021

it would have been interesting if there was some pointers to how one should pronounce the indigeneous words and also show samples of the artwork in the last module.

Overall, it changed my perspective. now when I read any news articles about Indigeneous aspects, I read it with a different lens. Thanks.

By Raymond D

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May 12, 2022

I recommend this course for anyone who wishes to learn more about indigenous culture, history, and also the modern perspectives of the native experience within the Canadian landscape. The instructors and presenters are obviously very well versed in the material and bring a unique view to the course.

By Randy T R

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Apr 28, 2021

Overall it was informative, not much Siksikaitapaiks (Blackfoot) content but we're used to being excluded and viewed as the enemy. If your narrative is to raise awareness for justice and Indigenous autonomy, sovereignty, etc., perhaps lose the historical-hate for other tribes such as the Blackfoot.

By Jennifer

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Jul 10, 2020

I really appreciated this course, I will certainly be striving to learn more and share what I have learned. It would be helpful if some things were updated and if there were more interactive questions within the units. Also having recommendations for further study would be Amazing.

Thank you so much

By Edward P

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May 9, 2021

Love to have seen more visuals of art examples when discussing contemporary artists' work.

In the arts section, would also love to learn more about contemporary writers, singers and craft artists too.

Thank you for the course. It was a very good introduction for me about the history of colonization.

By Amanda B

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Jun 2, 2017

Some of the quizzes felt as if they were trying to trick you with the options. I felt the tests could have asked better questions that were designed to teach rather than push memorization. It also would have been helpful to see where you went wrong rather than just being told to re-watch a module.

By Heather C

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Aug 7, 2021

Excellent course. I especially loved the interactive art work. Sometimes the spoken text is a bit slow. It would be good to have an option to just read and not have to view the video, if the written text was as richly illustrated. Thanks so much for all this work. I loved it and learned so much.

By Susan D

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Aug 20, 2017

This series has brought me a much clearer understanding of the generational harms that we impose on each other from a root of preconceived decisions about who we think we are, who you think we are, who I think I am, who I am and the who I want to be. I am grateful to have taken this course.

By Robert T

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Aug 18, 2021

This course has provided me with a better understanding of the Indigenous People, particullarly their history and culture. It has certainly broadened my views and perspective on the lives of generations of Indigenous People; and many of their challenges they have had to overcome in society.

By Karli P

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Aug 9, 2021

The information presented in this course is very valuable. I am very grateful to have gained the knowledge presented and look forward to continued learning in Indigenous History.

The material was presented in a clear and concise way, making learning attainable for all interested parties.

By Miranda T

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Jan 22, 2021

Really easy to follow along with. Great overview of first nations in Canada. I am so glad I decided to take this course. I would recommend putting even more multiple choice questions throughout the videos they really helped me stay engaged and think more critically about the materials.

By Bobby S

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Oct 31, 2020

Excellent study of Indigenous history and culture which should be mandatory learning for our school systems in Canada at all levels starting at a very young age and increasing in detail and study throughout high school as a integral part of the 'history' programs taught now. Thank you.

By Morgan G

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Dec 23, 2020

The course material is wonderful. The videos are well done and informative and I enjoyed them immensely. Unfortunately the required quizzes are not put together quite as well. Many questions are ambiguous, misleading, or have more than one correct answer given in the multiple choice.

By Patsy C

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Sep 12, 2021

I loved this course! I would have given it a 4 star rating, if the quizzes provided a rationale for the right and wrong answers. I didn't have time to go through the course material over and over again, so consquently I never did discover what was 'wrong' about my incorrect answers.

By Neil M

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Dec 31, 2020

Great course. Presents an indigenous point of view of Canadian history not taught in school . I think there needs to be more content included in the Canadian school curriculum about the original Canadian peoples and how important their contribution has been to this great country.

By Tanya

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Aug 18, 2021

This course was wonderful. It opened my eyes to the many hidden ways that Indigenous People in Canada have sufffered.

I do wish that in the art section there were selections of the art that is mentioned as visuals. I found myself stopping and looking them up online.

Thank you.

By Scott C

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Nov 6, 2020

A good introductory course covering a wide variety of topics. There are a spelling errors in the 'subtitles' and reading documents. A few of the questions could do with being reviewed and/or be worded better. Overall though I enjoyed the course and found it very informative.

By Amie B

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Nov 8, 2021

I enjoyed the content, however would have liked to have had more interactive content throughout the videos. Online learning by way of just watching videos is not my most favourite. I do appreciate that it is free though and really hope a lot of people get a chance to see it.

By Adele M

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Sep 28, 2020

I feel like I've learned a lot of interesting and very helpful things about Indigenous peoples, their world views and how that impacts many aspects of their lives today. I hope I can continue learning. I feel like this has just whetted my appetite to learn more. Thank you.

By Heather I

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Jul 3, 2020

Information that all Canadians need to be aware of. Great use of various mediums. The multiple choice questions were often poorly worded, asking for what was 'not' an option. Loved the use of art forms and the commissioned pieces that were explained by the artist, Leah Dorion.

By Bernadette G

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Sep 7, 2021

I really enjoyed learning about the history of the First people of this land. It meant alot to me as I am Metis and have limited knowledge of my family's past. I would like to keep learning more. Thankyou to all the people that participated in putting this course together.

By Portia G

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Aug 25, 2021

Very informative. I would have liked to see more examples when possible. The videos although very informative were a bit too one dimensional. I feel much more knowledgable and aware of the Indigenous issues. Such a difficult history, but important for everyone to understand.

By Sarah H

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Jul 22, 2021

Overall, it was excellent. I had a few problems with the interactive art pieces, and I was sorry that more time wasn't spent on Indigenous writers and other creators. But I learned a lot and I feel the need to learn more. I have already recommended the course to many people.

By Gizella M

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Nov 7, 2020

To be honest, I signed up for this course due to the celebrity of Dan Levy. However, I stayed because I became very surprised to see how little I knew about the plight of the Indigenous peoples of Canada. I am grateful for having had the opportunity to join in this course.

By A/J

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Sep 24, 2020

Very important information to be learning. I appreciate the knowledge and thank you for making this course available to so many people. There is still so much more to learn. It would be amazing to have courses that dive deeper into the topics that where touched on.

Thank-you