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Indigenous Awareness Course

Our Indigenous Awareness Course, offered online, presents the fundamental idea of culture as a prelude to a comprehensive discussion of Canada's Aboriginal populace, their history, values, and issues.

COURSE OVERVIEW

Our Indigenous Awareness Course delves into the rich cultural tapestry of Canada, a nation where a myriad of ethnicities, faiths, and languages coalesce. Recognizing and understanding culture and its impact on our interactions is crucial in fostering respectful and polite connections within our diverse society.

COURSE TOPICS

The Indigenous Awareness Course online encompasses the following subjects:

What is Culture?
Cultural Impact
Cultural Adaptation
Elements of Culture
Values, Norms, Symbols, and Artifacts
Developing Culture
Becoming Culturally Aware
Self-Awareness
Communication Breakdowns
Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination
Cultural Identity
Same Culture – Different Behaviour
Who are Canada’s Aboriginal People?
The First Nations, Métis, and Inuit
The Indian Act
Status and Non-Status Indian
Numbered Treaties and Treaty Indians
Early Aboriginal Life
Historic Aboriginal Groups
Arrival of European Explorers
Canadian Fur Trade
Impacts on Aboriginal People
The Royal Proclamation
Battle of Seven Oaks
Doctrine of Assimilation
The British North American Act
Residential Schools
Current History
Using What You’ve Learned

ONLINE COURSE DURATION

Approximately 90 minutes

PASS MARK

Throughout this Indigenous Awareness Course, testing is conducted to reinforce the content shared. In order to pass, a score of 80% must be attained. The course can be attempted thrice to meet the pass score. A comprehensive student manual is available as a printable resource, serving as a valuable tool for future reference and knowledge retention.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

Upon the successful completion of this Indigenous Awareness Course, a completion certificate can be downloaded and printed.

COURSE PREVIEW