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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

JD

Oct 29, 2020

This course helped me to get a better understanding of the Indigenous people which in turn helped to appreciate them, their culture and their contribution to society in a more profound way. Thank you

GC

Oct 14, 2021

This was one of the best online courses I have taken. It was well written, great material related to my own personal development and gave me a better understanding of the Indigenous Peoples in Canada.

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By Isabelle G

Sep 24, 2024

It was very well layed out, easy to understand and a wealth of knowledge! I would love more!

By Julie p

Jul 11, 2022

I honestly found it so insightful and think every Canadian should do this course. Thank you!

By Rhonde L

Jun 23, 2022

Brilliant, informative, interesting and well -presented course. Thank you for offering it!!!

By Nisha B

Mar 12, 2022

Amazing course, every Canadian should take this course and learn the history of our country!

By Darcy W

Dec 11, 2021

Very informative and a good eye opener from being raised in the system that I was born into.

By Erin O

Dec 5, 2021

The history told in this course is incredibly moving and shocking. I must for all Canadians.

By Darin S

Nov 22, 2021

This is a great course to broaden anyone's understanding of the Indigenous culture in Canada

By Barbara B

Nov 3, 2021

This was an excellent course and I highly recommend to anyone in Canada or around the world.

By Miriam D

Oct 18, 2021

Very informative - learned a lot about Indigenous history, culture, aspirations and values.

By Judith A S

Sep 1, 2021

A unlearning of colonial thinking and doing. I appreciated the experience of this learning.

By Laura L

Aug 13, 2021

I feel this should be a required course for every Canadian. Excellent. Thank you for this.

By Keri M

Aug 13, 2021

Great course! I learnt so much and have already started applying it to my everyday outlooks.

By Dina C

Aug 10, 2021

It was very informative and came at a very good time to be learning about indigenous Canada

By Sofia M

Jul 14, 2021

Excellent course! Highly recommended. Information delivered in an easy-to-understand format.

By Deb G

Jun 17, 2021

Excellent use of a variety of means to tell the stories and raise awareness. Very well done.

By Carley m

May 1, 2021

Important lessons for all people across Turtle Island to learn! Thank you for offering this.

By Alane S

Dec 7, 2020

I liked the blend of text, video, interactivity. Comprehensive context in manageable bites.

By Marianne S

Nov 26, 2020

Thank you for this course. I learned so much about the Indigenous culture. Very eye opening!

By Emily G

Nov 10, 2020

This course was an incredible experience, rich with information and accessible to beginners.

By Cindy G

Oct 19, 2020

Great overview of historic and contemporary topics and the beginning of a learning journey.

By Donna A

Sep 28, 2020

This was a great learning. I would recommend it to anyone and already have to many!

Thank you

By Judy K

Jun 24, 2020

This was a very informative and enlightening course. I liked the extent of detail provided.

By REX E

Jun 20, 2020

I learned a lot from this course and gained an appreciation of modern indigenous challenges.

By Hellen J

Jun 6, 2025

Very well presented and shared. I enjoyed learning about the Indigenous peoples of Canada.

By Lorraine

Mar 3, 2025

Very educational and helpful when working with Indigenous People in a Health care setting.