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Indigenous Cultural Awareness

USD $ 61.5

This online introduction to the Indigenous Cultures of Canada will provide you with knowledge about these cultures and their histories, what life was like before colonization, the impacts of colonization, and how we can identify myths and stereotypes about Indigenous peoples and walk together into the future.

Course Overview

This online course is designed to provide you with an introduction to Indigenous peoples of Canada. As Indigenous peoples have a long history before Canada even existed, we cannot address every topic, but this course will spark interest for you to learn more about the many cultures within Canada. This online course covers important topics such as important aspects of their vibrant cultures, life in Canada before colonization, and the impacts of colonization, all from the perspectives of Indigenous peoples. Overall, this online course is composed of seven chapters. These modules include:

Chapter 1: Names and People
Chapter 2: Before Colonization
Chapter 3: Meeting of Two Worlds
Chapter 4: Consequences of Colonization
Chapter 5: Applying Traditional Knowledge to Current Topics
Chapter 6: Myths and Stereotypes about Indigenous Cultures
Chapter 7: Working Together

Upon completion, you will be presented with a final exam to test your knowledge.

Topics Covered

As there are over 600 distinct Indigenous cultures in Canada, we cannot cover all topics in detail but provide a strong foundation of knowledge to start you on your own learning journey! By the end of this course, you should be able to:

Understand more about the many bright and vibrant Indigenous cultures around you today
Imagine what life was like in North America prior to, during, and after the arrival of Europeans
Identify the impacts that colonialism had on Indigenous peoples
Understand the importance of storytelling for Indigenous peoples and how this is being used in Canada to solve current issues
Identify common myths and stereotypes about Indigenous peoples
Learn more about the benefits of understanding other cultures at the workplace