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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

MJ

Dec 8, 2020

Thanks for teaching me a lot about indigenous history in Canada. I am inspired to learn more. I just finished Chelsea Vowel’s book, Indigenous Writes and I’m currently reading the summary of the RCAP.

VK

Feb 23, 2021

Excdellent course! I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to learn the material presented. Thanks you so much! All the work that was evident in putting this course together was worth the effort!

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By Dennis O

Dec 15, 2021

Great course, very detailed and gave me the opportunity to get a good grasp on the background of our Indigenous people in Canada.

By Olivia C L

Aug 1, 2021

Very informative. Would encourage anyone wanting to understand contemporary and historical events in Canada to take this course.

By Kristin J

Jul 20, 2021

Highly recommend this course. Superb content, manageable sections, work at your own pace. Every Canadian should take this course.

By JOAN M N

Jun 15, 2021

I learned so much from this course and thoroughly enjoyed it, but it also made me sad that I didn't know all this history before.

By BA M

Mar 22, 2021

AWESOME amount of information & knowledge!! Very much enjoyed this course & learning so much about Indigenous Canada! THANK YOU!!

By Sam V

Dec 14, 2020

An excellent foundation of knowledge of the Indigenous peoples of Turtle Island, and a great way to start your personal learning.

By Marianne A

Nov 17, 2020

Thank you for these important and clearly presented teachings. Learned many things and the doors are open to learning many more.

By Andrea P

Nov 13, 2020

Everyone should take this course. Thank you for allowing me the honor to learn about Canadian history through an Indigenous lens.

By Becka B

Sep 9, 2020

This course is super informative and helped me to better understand the history of Indigenous people in Canada. Highly recommend!

By Sharon F

Aug 26, 2020

Very interesting. Well designed course. I've learned a lot and will use this as a springboard for further exploration. Thank you.

By Brooklyn R

Jun 18, 2020

This course is amazing and informative. I will definitely be using the information I've learned here to teach my future students.

By Andrea H

Jan 16, 2024

I appreciated the opportunity to learn more about the truth of Canada's history and our impact on indigenous people and culture.

By Pauline W

May 26, 2022

Very appreciative to have had this eye opening and deeply informitive opportunity to educate myself on the Canadian Indigenous.

By Mady L M

Jan 14, 2022

This course is an essential addition to Canadian history and context. I particularly enjoyed the perspectives on indigenous law.

By Angela M

Jan 8, 2022

Artfully constructed and informative. I have learned so much from this course and will continue my learning journey as a result.

By Maj-Britt B

Sep 30, 2021

I thought I knew a lot, but this course was so enlightening. I really appreciated the work that went into this course material.

By Stephanie A

Aug 7, 2021

An excellent introduction to learning more about Canadian Indiginous culture. I appreciate that it has been made so accessible!

By Heather C

Jan 4, 2021

Incredibly well done. I learned a lot and have recommended this course to many people. Thank you for your time and great effort.

By Mitchell H

Nov 29, 2020

This is the second course on Indigenous Canada that I have taken, I was very satisfied with the course material and instructors.

By Jack G

Nov 27, 2020

Thankyou for opening doors. Educating ourselves is the new Buffalo. I am grateful for the collaboration and grace of the faculty

By Brenda B

Oct 31, 2020

Really enjoyed the course - it provided me a great way to learn about Indigenous Canada and has left me wanting to explore more.

By Alycia W

Oct 11, 2020

Very informative, historically accurate information and culturally appropriate in regards to respecting all Indigenous cultures.

By Alanna M

Oct 3, 2020

It is what I - and every Canadian - should learn in high school. Would greatly recommend. Thank you for making it so accessible.

By Amanda F

Aug 30, 2020

This course was fantastic. I learned a lot and I appreciate that it is widely available for all that want to take it. Thank you!

By Kim S

Apr 10, 2020

What an excellent course! I wish that we would have been taught this when I was growing up what a difference it could have made.