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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-module course from the Faculty of Native Studies (University of Alberta). Through interdisciplinary lenses, this course invites you to build foundational knowledge about Indigenous histories and gain a deeper understanding of contemporary realities at global, national, and local levels. You will develop practical skills to: · Critically analyze colonial and Indigenous histories · Interpret treaties, land claims, and legal frameworks · Understand Indigenous political movements and resurgence · Contextualize current events, policy debates, and social movements · Recognize Indigenous approaches to land, environment, and knowledge · Engage thoughtfully with Indigenous worldviews and contemporary life, art, and creative expression Indigenous Canada encourages thoughtful reflection on Indigenous resilience and the responsibilities of living in shared spaces today. By the end of the course, you will be able to apply your knowledge and skills to academic, professional, and civic contexts, fostering more informed, respectful, and responsible engagement with Indigenous peoples and communities. You will leave with a greater appreciation for present-day Canada and how Indigenous perspectives can inform more just and sustainable relationships....

Top reviews

GC

Oct 13, 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.

KS

Aug 8, 2021

I am impressed with the way this course was delivered in multiple ways. It took a while for me to get used to listening to stories but I am a better learner now. Every Canadian needs this teaching.

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By MaryEllen L

Oct 27, 2020

Thank you for the opportunity to learn more about Indigenous Canadian history. I am grateful for the opportunity and inspired to learn more.

By Richard T

Oct 24, 2020

I found this a very informative education of the Indigenous peoples of Canada, and somewhat the US. A history that was not taught in schools.

By Andrew M

Sep 12, 2020

An excellent course that was very informative and was crucial in helping me to understand and appreciate the Indigenous people of our Country

By Michelle G

Aug 2, 2020

This course was incredibly thorough, informative, and eye-opening. Thank you for taking the time to assemble it and for making it accessible.

By Sandy C

Dec 5, 2024

Excellent course. I have learned many new things about the Indian Community and the beautiful connection between the land and their culture.

By Leah H

Aug 2, 2023

I am forever grateful for this introduction to Indigenous studies course. My eyes have been opened and I will continue to learn. Thank you.

By Robert F

Nov 23, 2022

Great Course! Learned a lot about Indigenous history and culture in Canada and the struggles that the Indigenous community still face today.

By Diana K

Oct 7, 2022

Fabulous course - so much to learn yet extremely important learning of Canada's history and mistreatment of the First Peoples of this land.

By Richard P

Oct 5, 2022

Thank you so much, I really enjoyed this course. It was so packed with information, I might just come back to it at some point for review.

By Cheyenne D

Aug 8, 2022

This is an incredible course, I am so happy that it is offered for free to expand it's reach. Highly reccomend this course to all Canadians.

By Brittany R

Jul 26, 2022

I thoroughly enjoyed this course. It has instilled in me, a broader understanding and knowledge of Indigenous people and their ways of life.

By Ian F

May 16, 2022

i really found this course educational, interesting and a better understanding of indigenous culture and what they endured and continue too.

By sami

Jan 1, 2022

While I did not know that much about indigenous people and their cultures, this course gave me a clear idea about their culture and history.

By Elene R d S S

Sep 26, 2021

Parabéns a equipe, um curso que irá contribuir para minha vida profissional e pessoal no Amazonas- Brasil. Muito obrigada pela contribuição.

By Michael-Don B

Sep 19, 2021

A very insightful, interactive, and knowledge-rich course. An excellent resource for educators. Thank you all so much for sharing with us!

By Abby A

Jun 27, 2021

Excellent way to know more about Canada and understand in more detail how Indigenous people are so important in the Canadian Culture. Thx!!

By Matthew Y

Dec 24, 2020

An excellent overview of some of the Indigenous history, learnings, and world views that I was certainly not educated on when I was in K-12.

By Susie H

Nov 15, 2020

I love this course! Thank you so much for providing it for free. I learned so much and it really has sparked a new passion. Thank you again!

By Brandi D

Oct 27, 2020

This course educated me on Indigenous issues that I have never learned about. it was eye opening, thought provoking and life changing for me

By Lindsay M

Sep 6, 2020

Thoughful, immersive, dynamic, and multi-faceted. I thoroughly enjoyed this course and appreciated it's rigorous preparation and execution.

By Melanie W

Aug 31, 2020

Excellent course in every way. I have a much better understanding of indigenous peoples in what is now Canada, then I did before, Thank you!

By Lynette M

Jun 26, 2020

Excellent information and history. It's sad that Canadian schools do not go this deep into the history of the indigenous people in this cou

By Tsitsi C

May 17, 2018

I learnt a lot about the history of Canada through this course. It truly is an eye opener on privilege and the inequalities in Canadian soci

By Diana K

Feb 15, 2023

Very good course where I learned a lot I did not know prior to taking this course. Well taught with concise and easy to follow information.