First Nations, Métis & Inuit in Canada: Open online courses

A 12 week course, run by the University of Alberta, that explores Indigenous histories and contemporary issues in Canada.

Topics covered include:
- The fur trade and other exchange relationships,
- Land claims and environmental impacts,
- Legal systems and rights,
- Political conflicts and alliances,
- Indigenous political activism,
- Contemporary Indigenous life, art and its expressions.

Intended for both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal learners, this course (offered by University of Toronto through Coursera) will explore indigenous ways of knowing and how they can benefit all students. Topics include historical, social, and political issues in Aboriginal education; terminology; cultural, spiritual and philosophical themes in Aboriginal worldviews; and how Aboriginal worldviews can inform professional programs and practices, including but not limited to the field of education.

A 6 week course, run by the University of British Columbia, that explores how Indigenous histories, perspectives, worldviews, and approaches to learning can be made part of the work we do in classrooms, organizations, communities, and our everyday experiences in ways that are thoughtful and respectful.

A 12 week course, run by Cape Breton University, that covers the Mi’kmaq Creation story, oral history and traditions, Indigenous governance, the ongoing legacies of residential schools, the impacts of the Truth & Reconciliation Commission, and moving from challenges to strengths and resilience within Mi’kmaq communities.

Explore free-to-watch recorded lectures featuring Indigenous leaders and scholars from institutions across North America.

Free public lectures by Indigenous scholars, public intellectuals, community leaders, and others across all disciplines (via Zoom, registration required).