Course Overview
This course promotes an increased understanding of Indigenous people and their place and space in Canada, past and present. Words like Reconciliation and Indigenization are becoming common place and are often followed by questions such as, "What do these words mean? Why do we have to do this? How come I didn't know about Residential Schools?". The course will provide you with foundational knowledge of Indigenous people in the hopes that as the true history and contemporary reality of Indigenous people is more broadly known, Reconciliation can begin. *Note: Thank you for your interest in a BCIT – Free Online Learning course. You are about to register for the course. If you are new to BCIT, you will first need to create a BCIT ID. Then, log in with your ID and password to register. Once registered, log in to learn.bcit.ca with your BCIT email address and password to access your online course. If you are new to BCIT, it may take up to 24 hours for your course access to become active. Because these are not credited courses, and you are not paying a fee, there may be student resources you come across that you are not entitled to access. This would include Student Aid and other financial assistance. Enjoy your learning and we’re happy to support your lifelong learning journey.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
0.0
Domestic fees
$0.00
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Explain the historical relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada.
- Explain past and contemporary realities of Indigenous people.
- Explain current moves towards, and the importance of, Reconciliation to all Canadians.
Effective as of Fall 2020
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below is one offering of MOOC 0200 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 67041
Dates
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- CRN 67041
- $0.00 Domestic fees
Continuous Entry, Distance or Online
This is an online learning course. Start any time. You have 52 weeks from the date you register to complete this course.
Duration
52 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
Status
Fall 2026
Below is one offering of MOOC 0200 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 47645
Dates
Start any time Loading
- CRN 47645
- $0.00 Domestic fees
Continuous Entry, Distance or Online
This is an online learning course. Start any time. You have 52 weeks from the date you register to complete this course.
Duration
52 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice. Find out more about BCIT course cancellations.