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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-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

DN

Aug 30, 2020

This is a great survey course about Indigenous Canada. As a participant, I have learned and unlearned so much about Indigenous Canadians, and more important, this course has inspired me to learn more.

JH

Feb 13, 2021

Highly recommended - I have recommended it some of my staff who are interested in both taking the course and reading the materials. I should note they are First Nations and are as interested as I was.

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By Harmen H H

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Mar 16, 2019

Although the course was quite biased as it only showed one viewpoint, it was valuable in seeing the indigenous viewpoint of history. Hopefully we can all learn to get along with each other and to accept each others differences.

By Neeltje S

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Apr 11, 2022

liked the set up: the videos and variety of topics covered were impressive. Wish the dictation was rehearsed more prior to filming - pronounciation of simple words was frequently incorrect which is distracting and easily fixed.

By Amy M

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Sep 30, 2021

Very insightful. I would be interested in learning more about present day movements as well as indigenous influencers and educators.

I'd also like to learn more about how to be a better ally.

Thank you for the great opportunity.

By Ariel L

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Sep 11, 2022

I think some of the questions were geared more towards being trick questions over actual presentation of learning at times. Very informative, I was able to learn more about my history that I hadn't before fully comprehended.

By Alrac S

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Mar 13, 2021

Great course with a lot of info to build from for reference. I would have like to see more Canadian representation in the artists section since I am an artist and have many talented Indigenous artist friends here in Vancouver.

By Micheal M

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Sep 30, 2022

The course material itself was amazing, great videos that were very informative. The quizzes themselves seemed a little off, with questions that were porly worded, framed, or weren't that helpful in markign what was learned.

By Colby J H

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Jan 23, 2021

Provided a wider perspective on indigenous people and culture in Canada. Covered a wide number of aspects influencing the culture, the people and the ongoing relationship between indigenous peoples and more recent settlers.

By Reagan D

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Aug 21, 2019

I loved it. I'm from Alabama and work with Indigenous peoples all over Canada. This is an amazing course that we will use as we bring people in to our ministry as a first thing to complete. Thanks so much for doing this!

By Sharon B

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Sep 25, 2021

I enjoyed the course format, material, presenters and variety for different types of learners. Thank you to the Faculty of Native Studies, participants and contributors for your effort, experience and sharing of stories.

By Tina

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Apr 17, 2021

I found this quite insightful and enjoyed this course.

What I don't understand is why in Canada using the word Native is derogatory, yet the USA uses Native Americans?

Couldn't find it on the web and still don't understand.

By Josh J W

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Oct 29, 2020

an eye opening account of history that challenged my beliefs and what I had been taught in school growing up. I really enjoyed the first 8 or so units of the course, but found the later four to drop off in quality somewhat

By Ingrid H

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Nov 7, 2019

Great course, enjoyed it much! The faculty presentations could use more examples. For instance, when watching the last week on art, I would have loved to have seen pictures instead of only the descriptions of the art work!

By Maria F

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Oct 25, 2022

Respectful and interesting overview of key history and its effects on past and present dynamics of the First Nations/Settler relationships. Beautiful art and windows into First Nations culture, past and present, as well.

By Evelina D L

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Jun 3, 2021

I learned so much from this course, it really gave me a different perspective on the relationship between Indigenous and non-indigenous people of Canada. I think that this is a great course for everyone living in Canada.

By Jamie G

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Mar 13, 2021

Great learning, but do wish they used real photos of the art pieces and the people they spoke of so the people who deserve recognition are seen, as are their important pieces of work that have been outlined in the course.

By Jennifer W

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Dec 14, 2020

The information in this course was well presented, thought provoking and a catalyst in the recognition of personal beliefs about Indigenous peoples. My eyes have been opened to the realities of our country's true history.

By Christie B

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Sep 4, 2017

I really enjoyed this lesson. We took it as a group at work. At times it was a refresher for me, but I learned lots of thing I didn't know previously. I loved this course, so much I signed up for another one.

Thank you.

By Laurel C

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Nov 16, 2022

Fantastic overview. Felt like the course was just scratching the surface as there is so much to cover. Would love it if the course included more audio-visuals other than the hosts to stay engaged. Overall great content!

By Erica M

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Jul 9, 2020

I appreciate the Aboriginal POV, and would have liked more examples and stories from individuals. I understand that this is a shirt, survey course and there may not be enough time/space in this course for such content.

By Wendy M

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May 20, 2019

As a complete beginner to a subject I shamefully should know more about, I thought it was a very comprehensive and informative introduction. If its purpose was to inspire me to want to know more, it worked! Thank you!

By Barbara D

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Nov 19, 2021

The course was well laid out. The modules were easy to follow. The historical information was good. There certainly more info I would like to research now I know its there. The united nations declaration for example.

By Simon H

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Oct 19, 2021

Great content and very informative. The repetitive music and style of the videos becomes a little boring and annoying at times. Also, some of the quiz questions are not worded well and can be difficult to interpret.

By Valerie S

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Mar 21, 2021

I really enjoyed taking this course. The content was clear and very thought provoking. I had some issues with the videos suddenly ending but overall, I would highly recommend this course. Thank you to the instructors.

By Krystyne C

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Jul 29, 2021

So much information packed into a well organized course. The only thing I would change is that rather than using one artist at the end of every unit that they would highlight a wider variety of artists and art forms.

By Cornelia C

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Nov 14, 2021

Being from South Africa, I had very limited information of indigenous people of Canada and their history. I found the course very interesting and informative. The colonialism story is so similar and familiar though.