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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 Dorothea B

Sep 28, 2021

I liked learning the history of indigenous history, thank you so much ,it was very informative and heartbreaking at the same time.

By Jan T

Sep 14, 2021

Definitely gave me a different perspective of Canada. Very thought provoking. Made me want to reach out and strive to learn more.

By Lynda J

Sep 7, 2021

This course was paced well, very informative and worthwhile. Thank you to all who contributed to its production and ongoing access.

By Christina M

Aug 30, 2021

This course was wonderful. Thank you so much for providing opportunities to learn the histories of Indigenous Peoples in Canada!!!

By Jennifer N

Aug 26, 2021

This course is a great start for people who wish to become better educated about the Indigenous people in North America. Thank you!

By Jennifer P

Aug 22, 2021

I cannot overstate how much I learned from this course. Most surprisingly I learned how under-informed and under-aware I have been

By Julie M

Aug 16, 2021

A very informative course and valuable tool to give context to the current state of relations between Canada and our First Nations.

By Samantha B

Aug 1, 2021

This course was super informative and enjoyable. I learned a lot, way more from this course than any studies I ever did in school.

By Marianne C M

Jul 7, 2021

The lectures and the readings were comprehensive, and broadened my understanding of Turtle Island/Canada. 1000/10 would recommend.

By Jannika P

Jul 6, 2021

This is such an important course! Everyone should take it and use it to start learning about Indigenous past, present, and future!

By Mick S

Mar 2, 2021

Very eye opening course, this should become mandatory in Canada. I learned many new things and gained a new perspective. Thank you!

By Martha O T

Feb 9, 2021

Very well done. I enjoyed every week and I gained a much greater appreciation for the experience of First Nations, Metis and Inuit.

By Amber H

Jan 26, 2021

What a wonderful course. Very well organized and interesting and timely articles/videos. So glad I decided to complete this course.

By Elizabeth B

Jan 14, 2021

Really informative. I learned so much and plan to return to this course again and again so that I can re-learn over and over again.

By Brett G

Nov 27, 2020

Wonderfully informative and interesting. This course is a great wealth of information I would never have known without the course.

By Shaylnn A

Nov 15, 2020

100% would recommend this course to other settlers of Turtle Island. I have learned invaluable lessons that I hope I never forget.

By Lily L

Oct 20, 2020

Everyone in Canada should follow this class!!! I learned so much and I hope it will help me to be a real ally to these communities.

By E.S. C

Sep 11, 2020

Excellent for all levels - really enjoyed each and every week of study. I feel much more informed now about issues past and present

By Devan K

Aug 27, 2020

was a great course to give a better understanding of the histories and injustices to Aboriginal, Metis, and Inuit peoples of Canada

By carlee

Aug 2, 2020

This has been significantly more educational than any of my public grade school education on Indigenous People in so called Canada.

By Travis Q R

Jan 28, 2026

Very well done course and very interesting as well! I think the mixture of video lecture and notes is perfect! Thank you so much!!

By Suzanne L

Apr 23, 2022

This course was so tactfully crafted. The horrors and sorrow are depicted well. I will recommend to everyone I know to take this.

By Jamie O

Feb 23, 2022

Thank you for this course, everyone in Canada should be required to take it. It would make a great grade 12 requirement in school.

By Lorena M

Sep 3, 2021

I am so grateful for the knowledge and teachings from the Indigenous peoples' point of view. I would highly recommend the course.

By Kari P

Jul 19, 2021

This course is challenging, insightful and beautifully illustrates the complicated history we have as Canada. Highly recommend it!