Indigenous Cultural Awareness - Online Training

Indigenous Cultural Awareness - 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 Peoples
  • 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.

Indigenous Cultural Awareness - Online Training

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

Universally Compatible

This course was created using standards that will allow playback on most internet capable devices with standard web browsing capabilities including Apple’s iTouch, iPad, and iPhone, as well as most other smart phones and tablets including those with Android and Windows operating systems.

Duration

Average Completion Time

Completion times vary depending on the number of times the information is viewed prior to finishing the course. The average completion time is 120 minutes.

Testing

Knowledge Assessment

Testing is conducted in this online course to reinforce the information presented. You are provided three opportunities to achieve a passing mark of 80% or greater.

Certificate

Certificate of Completion

Upon successful completion of this course, a certificate will be available to download and print. You can access your certificate through your online account.