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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 Allison M

Aug 31, 2021

Thank you for providing this well rounded and informative course about our Indigenous Canada. The format was excellent. I really enjoyed the narrative and study notes. I have been recommending this course to my coworkers, friends and family members.

By Valerie R S

Aug 23, 2021

An informative course. I learned things that I was not taught by my father because he did not know a lot about our heritage. This course helped me grow and understand my family and their culture. Now I can pass these things on to my own children.

By Laura W

Aug 5, 2021

I've learned a lot through this course and I have a better understanding of Canadian history. This course has acted as a stepping stone to continue to educate myself, appreciate, support, and stand as an ally for indigenous peoples and communities.

By Keri-Lyn B

Nov 27, 2020

First step on the long road to abolishing my ignorance and learning how to be a solid ally to the First Nations People's of this land. Thank you so much for offering this course widely. I will definitely be recommending it to friends and family.

By Sayuri T

Nov 7, 2020

It was very educational, I learnt a lot. Thank you so much for offering this course for free. I hope that many more people in Canada will take this course and learn how Canada was built.

I know that I did recommend to a few friends.

Thanks again!

ST.

By Margaret E

Sep 16, 2020

Excellent course!!! Very well presented with so much content and passion. It is embarrassing maybe to call myself a Canadian and yet be so ignorant about our First Nations people. This should be a required course of all people living in Canada!!!

By Ioulia B

Aug 7, 2020

I came into this course thinking I had some knowledge of indigenous people in Canada. I was so wrong. Thankfully I learned a lot. So grateful for this course. I will continue to keep learning about the original owners of this land that I occupy.

By Sarah C

Aug 20, 2025

Excellent course with well-researched, clearly explained and interesting information. A perfect beginning for those wanted to self-educate about Indigenous topics in Canada! Videos were dynamic and course notes were the perfect reminder. Thank you.

By Monica C

Apr 25, 2022

I love the videos, the art at the end of each lesson and the content that was included! Very educational and easy to follow along and absorb the information! Thank you so much for creating such a culturally appropriate course for learners all over!

By Leigh R

Mar 17, 2022

An eye opening view of how our Indigenous peoples have been mistreated for centuries. An extensive course covering a variety of topics that increases awareness of the unique culture our native brothers and sisters bring to this land we call Canada.

By Julie L

Jan 27, 2022

I'm happy to have had the opportunity to freely have access to this course. It has reminded me of important things I already knew and has taught me exponentially more on the history and plight of the Indigenous people whose land I live on. Miigwech

By Gloria D

Aug 15, 2021

Amazing course to learn about the history of Indigenous peoples in present-day Canada. The material is well organized and presented. I have a lot more empathy and respect for Indigenous peoples native to North America than before I took the course.

By M G

Feb 1, 2021

Thank you so much for this great Course . I have learned and unlearned so much about Indigenous Canadian and have become curious enough to know more and better . I am sure there are lot more history and topic that is waiting for us to learn them.

By Caroline H

Dec 13, 2020

As I am from indigenous back ground and have learned many things over the years. this was very enlightening and well put together I really enjoyed this course. I have been out of university since 2007 this was a nice introduction back to learning

By Mark M

Dec 8, 2020

This course was excellent but I'm glad that I had the ability to pause each lesson as there is a lot of content, as well there should be. As a non academic person I would have struggled with this in person and not on line. Great Job, and thank you.

By Mikaela M

Nov 24, 2020

I learned a lot! I really appreciated the information being taught chronologically and with a very clear direction. Loved the art involved in the teaching as well. Thank you so much for making this available in a free, concise, and informative way!

By Debra M

Apr 10, 2023

This course was very encompassing , informational and well presented. It gives me an better understanding of the our First Nations, Inuit and Metis people , something I wish I had learned much earlier and should be taught in elementary shcool.

By Niki C

Oct 22, 2022

I learned a lot in this course. The information was presented in a way that it did not seem overwhelming. It was a vast amount of history and knowledge covering a lot of topics but they were all interesting and kept my attention the whole course.

By Erriton L

Sep 8, 2022

10/10, very informative course as to why things are the way they are, should be a must read for all Canadians so we can all be on the same team and broaden our worldviews and perspectives and work together towards a better future for all, thanks!

By RoseAnne M

Dec 31, 2021

I enjoyed this overview from the University of Alberta. It gave me some new avenues to pursue for additional study. I liked the video plus notes components to reinforce the teachings. I loved the art from Leah Dorian that accompanied each lesson.

By Tamara F

Jul 5, 2021

This was a fantastic course that really opened my eyes to Indigenous Worldviews. I have since joined an Equity Scan for Action Committee at the high school I work at, dedicated to bring Equitable teachings and learning to our Aboriginal students.

By Christine F

Apr 11, 2021

Thank you. I'm very grateful for learning about Indigenous Canada. It's incredibly critical for all Canadians to know truth in order to build relationships and change our communities. I will continue learning and tell everyone to take this course.

By Janet C

Dec 10, 2020

Outstanding on every level. So impressed with the content, instructors and diplomacy. The art was a crucial part of the course and an aspect U looked forward to. Wouldn’t it be great if this course was implemented into Canada’s school curriculum.

By Linda

Nov 20, 2020

I think this was an excellent introductory course - everyone in Canada should have to take it. I learned very much and understand my ignorance and privileges in a better way and a different light. Thank you to the whole team who put this together.

By Marti L

Nov 20, 2020

This course should be taught in all high schools in Canada. As an Indigenous person born and raised in the NWT, I learned so much from this course that my childhood and even my post secondary schooling had not taught me. Very well done, thank you.