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"As a non-Indigenous person, the Indigenous Canada course has been transformative to my understanding of Indigenous-settler relationships and how I can be a better partner in reconciliation."
— current student, Indigenous Canada MOOC
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Online Courses
Indigenous Engagement and Partnership Development
A Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) teaching how to have impactful relationships with Indigenous communities.
Level: Beginner
Length: 12 hours
Delivery: Online, self-directed (asynchronous)
Price: Preview one module on Coursera. Optional upgrade to receive a certificate of completion.
EXNS 2803 - Tackling Structural Racism
Introduces key anti-racism concepts that are applied to various sectors.
Level: Beginner
Length: 8-10 hours
Delivery: Online, self-directed (asynchronous)
Price: $195 + GST
EXNS 2810 - Lutter contre le racisme structurel
Introduit les concepts clés de l’antiracisme qui sont appliqués à plusieurs secteurs.
Niveau: Débutant
Durée: 8 à 10 heures
Format: En ligne, asynchrone
Coût: 195$ + GST
Indigenous Canada
A Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) that explores Indigenous histories and contemporary issues in Canada.
Level: Beginner
Length: 21 hours
Delivery: Online, self-directed (asynchronous)
Price: Preview Module One for free before enrolling in the certificate.
EXNS 2804 - Indigenous Peoples and Canada
Introduces Indigenous historical and contemporary experiences in Canada.
Level: Beginner
Length: 8-10 hours
Delivery: Online, self-directed (asynchronous)
Price: $195 + GST
Indigenous Peoples and Technoscience
Introduces students to Indigenous science, technology and governance.
Level: Beginner
Length: 3 courses, 10 - 12 hours each
Delivery: Online, self-directed (asynchronous)
Price: $379
Countering Stereotypes of Indigenous Peoples
Focuses on the foundations, representations and systems related to stereotypes about Indigenous peoples.
Level: Beginner
Length: 3 courses, 20 hours each
Delivery: Online (asynchronous)
Price: $379 + GST
Certificate in Indigenous Governance and Partnership
Develops knowledge while increasing analytical and applied skills suited to the unique governance issues and opportunities facing Indigenous peoples and their non-Indigenous partners today.
Level: Pathways for applicants with or without a university degree
Length: 6-10 undergraduate courses
Delivery: Face to face and blended
Price: Cost recovery fees
Free Webinars from the Faculty of Native Studies
Learn from engaging Indigenous thought leaders on topics like Indigenous community engagement, reshaping the representations of Indigenous peoples in the media and more.
Watch the webinarsThe Faculty of Native Studies offers continuing education programming for a broad range of professionals and lifelong learners. Our courses have been designed to build specialized and enduring skills and competencies for application in a wide array of professions and settings. We are training lifelong learners because we believe that increasing knowledge will:
- improve lives,
- equip conscious allies,
- assist professionals to better service clients and perform their jobs more effectively,
- lead to new solutions,
- build strong communities, and
- contribute to Indigenous self-determination
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