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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 Cody E

Apr 29, 2020

Great course, I learned so much! I think this should be mandatory for anyone living in Canada.

By Kathy B

Apr 17, 2020

A lot of interesting perspectives. Well presented

I would have liked the correct answers shown

By Rebecca B

Dec 16, 2019

A great introductory course. There is much to celebrate and much to reconcile with. Thank you!

By Adam R

Sep 7, 2019

Very informative. I was very pleased at how the information was portrayed and I learned a lot.

By Julie M

Aug 26, 2025

An informative overview of indigenous culture from indigenous instructors. Very enlightening.

By Heidi R

Nov 24, 2024

Informative, heartbreaking, interesting and made me more aware of the real history of Canada.

By Craig S

Mar 9, 2024

An important, interesting, and informative course that needs to be heard. Good jobs & thanks.

By Kirk N

Nov 15, 2023

Excellent course full of many diverse representations of Indigenous history, culture and art.

By Mila G

Feb 19, 2023

Amazing. It was pleasure for me to study this course. Thank you.

My best for you.

Mila Gligoric

By Elysse L

Nov 8, 2022

Absolutely fantastic and insightful course. Very well put together and accessible. Thank you.

By Michael C

Oct 31, 2022

wonderful content, sharing of lessons, perspectives, and colonial norm challenging questions.

By Aragorn J

Jun 30, 2022

Very informative and enjoyable. I would recommend to anyone interested in Indigenous Studies.

By Roland D C

Mar 2, 2022

Awe inspiring, material was so well presented and put into context. Congrats to all involved.

By Brent M

Jan 11, 2022

Thanks for broadening my understanding of my Country, Province, Community and family history.

By Tania N A

Dec 25, 2021

An excellent introduction to Indigenous perspectives - history, worldview, and current issues

By Ann-Marie R

Aug 11, 2021

very informative. i would like supplementary up-to-date information on residential schooling

By John H

May 24, 2021

Awesome course - changed my world view of Canada and our relationship with Indigenous groups.

By Tony B

May 13, 2021

A very well put together course with many interesting topics and issues to explore. Thank you

By B A

Mar 25, 2021

Very informative and it explains a lot of why family did not talk about our native heritage .

By Kerry P

Mar 17, 2021

This was a very interesting, somewhat challenging overview of the Canadian Native experience.

By dori v

Dec 30, 2020

The course was very informative and interesting and managed to cover a wide array of content.

By Darcy J

Dec 24, 2020

Very insightful and educating, this course should be part of the mainstream education system.

By Deleted A

Nov 22, 2020

I'm surprised at how much I didn't know. The course is very well presented.

Bravo & Thank You.

By Gary G

Nov 15, 2020

I found this to be a very informative, well structured and comprehensive introductory course!

By Sasha D

Nov 13, 2020

Good overview of a really broad and complex subject. Thank you for offering this free course!