Free Online Courses to Advance Indigenous Cultural Understanding
This section offers a range of free online courses that explore Indigenous histories, worldviews, and reconciliation in Canada. These courses are ideal for individuals, educators, and professionals seeking to expand their knowledge and embed Indigenous perspectives into their own personal practices and institutions.
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Indigenous Canada
- University of Alberta
This free 12-lesson Online Course offered by the Faculty of Native Studies explores key issues facing Indigenous Peoples in Canada today. Topics include Indigenous worldviews, political resistance, treaties, contemporary challenges, and the role of media. With tens of thousands of participants, it’s one of the most accessible and widely recommended courses for those beginning their journey in reconciliation.
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Aboriginal Worldviews and Education
– University of Toronto
Hosted on Coursera, this course introduces learners to Indigenous ways of knowing, learning systems, and educational practices. Designed especially for educators, social workers, and public servants, it supports the integration of Indigenous perspectives into professional settings. Participants will gain a better understanding of cultural safety, Indigenous resilience, and historical and contemporary relationships with the Canadian state.
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Reconciliation Through Indigenous Education
– University of British Columbia
This course helps individuals and institutions move toward reconciliation by reflecting on and transforming their educational practices. It emphasizes critical self-reflection, Indigenous pedagogy, and the dismantling of colonial barriers in education systems. Participants will leave better equipped to support inclusive, relational, and community-informed learning environments.
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Thunderbird Partnership Foundation – Trauma-Informed Training
The Thunderbird Partnership Foundation offers specialized training rooted in Indigenous Knowledge and culture. Their free programs for frontline workers and wellness providers take a strength-based, trauma-informed approach. These courses are particularly suited for professionals working directly with Indigenous communities. The Thunderbird Partnership Foundation does not provide training access for any for-profit agents or agencies including individual consultants or businesses.
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