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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

VK

Feb 23, 2021

Excdellent course! I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to learn the material presented. Thanks you so much! All the work that was evident in putting this course together was worth the effort!

MJ

Dec 8, 2020

Thanks for teaching me a lot about indigenous history in Canada. I am inspired to learn more. I just finished Chelsea Vowel’s book, Indigenous Writes and I’m currently reading the summary of the RCAP.

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By Bradley S

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Sep 22, 2020

Many sections of the course were interesting (especially the early history related to the fur trade, etc.); however, some of the legal sections were a bit overwhelming and difficult to follow.

By Sara C

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Oct 24, 2021

I think that the course would be stronger with more emphasis on evidence and data than opinion. The first part was much better than the second part, which was nearly all theory and opinion.

By Joan C

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Aug 22, 2021

Most of the course was well done. However, it needs a good editor. Week 7 was particularly frustrating with repetition and disorganized presentations.

Overall, worthwhile. Glad I took it.

By ALBERTO P L

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Dec 17, 2020

He tenido muchas dificultades por NO disponer de los subtítulos en todos los videos Ni en los cuestionarios,por lo que,sintiendolo mucho, he decidido dejar el curso.

Gracias.

Saludos cordiales

By Heather J

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Jun 9, 2022

This course was a great overview of many areas of Indigenous Canada, however I found many of the videos too dull to maintain my attention. When other speakers were used, it helped.

By Jessie B C

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Dec 15, 2020

Beyond fantastic course on First Nations. I truly wish this was taught to me at an earlier age. Understanding First Nations and the history of this land is crucial in our education.

By Shylah P G

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Oct 8, 2020

was a great course learned a lot but I found the questions were a little hard because it used words I never heard of or seen before, should be something taught in the readings.

By Pepper S

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Nov 23, 2020

I had much higher hopes for learning of the indigenous history aspect of Canadian colonization. I found the course to systemically biased to be of much, if any credible use.

By Rose S

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Aug 5, 2021

I appreciate how balanced the course content felt, not an overly negative communication but highlighted positives and negatives of our Indigenous history in Canada.

By Waqqas H

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Sep 23, 2021

Seemed one-sided and I didn't learn much realistic/partical stuff like what happens on a reserve, the organization of the bands, etc. But I did enjoy the history.

By Riley B

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Jul 20, 2022

I wish the videos shared as much knowledge as the notes. I feel like the course itself deserves to be much longer but some knowledge is better than none.

By Jihene A

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Sep 15, 2022

Not engaging enough for readers. it can be simplified by focusing on the essentials. Too many details make you miss the main goal behind this course.

By Lloyd S

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Dec 13, 2021

While the topic was interesting, the format was not engaging. 12 lessons with the same limited interaction; video then quiz. It got a bit dry.

By Jermain M

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Jan 18, 2021

Thank you, I appreciate the the great deal of research that went into this course. It was thorough and delivered in a objective manner.

By Carl H

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Oct 20, 2020

Have tried twice to complete and submit comments but they've evaporated w/o me consciously pushing "submit" ...maybe you got them.

Carl

By Crystal B

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Dec 23, 2021

Content was excellent, I learned a lot!!!... but I struggled each time with tech challenges which brought significant frustration.

By Michelle V

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Nov 23, 2020

A lot of blanket statements and not a lot of evidence presented. Overall, it was very informative and eye opening.

By Sandy B

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Sep 26, 2020

Really wish there were more interviews; more showing of the art/culture. Great content though a bit repetitive

By M G S

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Nov 8, 2020

I enjoyed the course. Looking for more information and examples to illustrate the points being discussed.

By Nathaniel N

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Mar 11, 2021

Enjoyed the artwork, but wished some of the content was more broken up into easier readable sentences.

By Anita V

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Oct 3, 2020

There could be more pictures and video clips to go along with examples and who people are/were

By Danielle B

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Aug 29, 2021

Very informative .. excellent presentation - transcribing of audio to text is very poor

By Nimrat J

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Aug 13, 2020

The course was enjoyable but it could be improved by adding an interactive component.

By Mariah G

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Feb 5, 2021

The content was very useful and interesting but the delivery was not very engaging.

By Richard S

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Nov 9, 2020

The course seems to present an idealized view of the motives First Nation Peoples.