Madahoki Farm

We hope to see you at the very first A7G - Assembly of Seven Generations Pow Wow on Saturday, Sept. 21 at Vincent Massey Park - Unceded Algonquin Territory (Ottawa) 🧡

We are happy to announce that we will be hosting our first ever Pow Wow to honour Indigenous childen of the past, present and future. We will announcing more in the next weeks. For now, mark your calendars and join us for the day🧡

📆: Saturday Sept 21st
🕛: 12pm-6pm
📍: Vincent Massey Park - Unceded Algonquin Territory (Ottawa)

Miigwetch to the Child and Youth Permanency Council of Canada for the funding to make this possible.

Thank you Upper Canada Village - Morrisburg, Ontario !

We are having a wonderful weekend introducing the Madahoki Farm Ojibwe Spirit horses and sharing their story! 🧡🐎

🧡 Thanks to CTV for coming out to Horse Lovers' Weekend at Upper Canada Village - and shining the spotloght on Mādahòkì Farm Spirit Horses!

"Madahoki Farm houses Canada’s only Indigenous horse breed, called Ojibwe spirit horses. The breed is an endangered species with fewer than 200 in all of North America.
"Our horses are our four-legged ambassadors," said Madahoki Farm CEO Trina Simard.
"They help share a lot about our community and our connection to these traditional homelands that are now Canada."

🐴 Horse Lovers' Weekend continues on Monday, September 2nd from 9:30am to 5pm.

🔗 See link to full report at CTV News Ottawa. Search: Stallion lovers gather at annual horse celebration in eastern Ontario


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🌍 We welcomed Marni Patterson, a talented freelance travel writer, photographer, and videographer from Phoenix, Arizona to Mādahòkì Farm!

During her visit, Marni had the chance to explore Mādahòkì Farm and discover the fascinating Ojibwe Spirit Horses. Her article has been published in World Footprints, a heart-centered social impact travel media company and is a great read!

Check out the full article on World Footprints. ✨
https://worldfootprints.com/cultural-heritage/the-heist-across-the-ice-rescuing-the-ojibwe-spirit-horses/

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Rescuing the Ojibwe Spirit Horses | World Footprints Most of us probably remember from history class that Spanish explorers brought horses to North America in the 14th century. Many people are surprised to learn native horses existed before the Spanish arrived, at least in Canada. Ojibwe Spirit Horses, also known as Lac La Croix Indigenous Ponies, are...

See you there on Sunday with the Madahoki Farm Ojibwe Spirit Horses!

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TOMORROW at the Major League Show Jumping Ottawa: Grand Prix Day and Dog Day!

🏆 11AM: 5* $182,000 USD 1.60M RBC Grand Prix
Followed by a dog parade! Everyone welcome, prize for best costume from Apple Saddlery.

🐶 Visit Freedom Dog Rescue and to meet adoptable pups and learn more about these wonderful rescues.

🎨 Kids Zone open 10:00am -1:00pm: Free face painting, visit the Ottawa Senators Street Team, Ottawa's Pure Country, Ontario Equestrian and meet representatives from Madahoki Farm with Ojbiwe Spirit horses!

🏆 2PM: 5* $31,100 USD 1.50M Mark Motors Group Winning Round

Tickets available at https://www.showpass.com/major-league-show-jumping-ottawa/, kids 12 and under free!

🐎 August is Horse Month For Mādahòkì Farm & our Ojibwe Spirit Horses!

Two of our breed ambassadors had their very first horse show on August 17, and we couldn’t be prouder! The ponies handled everything with the calmness and curiosity of their breed. Huge thanks to Ashton Belcher, our trainer, and Kaya Simard, our rider (an Ojibwe rider herself!) for showcasing the Ojibwe Spirit Horses so beautifully.

Mādahòkì Mukwa made an impressive Green Horse Debut, while Mādahòkì Anamikaage (Mika) stole the show, earning Champion in her class!

The best part? A group of young riders asking their trainer for their very own Spirit Pony. Chi-miigwetch to our amazing team!

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Wonderful to welcome Laine Johnson - College Ward and City of Ottawa Traffic Services to Madahoki Farm! 🧡

It was an honour to be welcomed to Madahoki Farm Farm, right here in They welcome up to 40,000 visitors per year, with a mission of sharing the land, stories, and food from an Indigenous perspective. With so many visitors, parking and access are key priorities.

We were fortunate to be joined by City of Ottawa staff from traffic services and special events to explore potential options. If you haven’t had an opportunity to visit the farm yet, be sure to add it to your summer to-do list!

Exciting News! 🐻‍❄️✨

We’re over the moon to welcome Mikittu as our newest vendor at Mādahòkì Market! Mikittu is a heartfelt small business from Pond Inlet, Nunavut, creating adorable plushies inspired by the Arctic wild.

Each plushie—whether it’s a narwhal, polar bear, or arctic hare—is crafted with care by Envy Taaqtu, a proud Inuit, q***r, trans man. 🏳️‍🌈❄️ Envy’s creations are more than just stuffed animals; they’re a celebration of Indigenous artistry and Arctic life.

Come visit us at Mādahòkì Farm from Thursday to Sunday, 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and take home a piece of the Arctic! 🌨️

Mādahòkì Market at Mādahòkì Farm, 4420 West Hunt Club Road
Shop online 24/7 at: https://ssif-virtual-marketplace.myshopify.com/

Madahoki Farm Mikittu Animals

✨ Thank you at Atlas Obscura for sharing the story of the Ojibwe Spirit Horse. 🐴 Visit the endangered Ojibwe Spirit Horses playing and grazing in the fields at Madahoki Farm

We are open Thursday - Sunday, 11 AM to 4 PM. There is lots to do and admission is free!

📍 Location: Mādahòkì Farm, 4420 West Hunt Club Road, Ottawa
ℹ Info: https://madahoki.ca

The Return of the Ojibwe Pony, the Midwest's Native Horse A rare breed once on the brink of extinction is making a comeback on their ancestral lands.

- Competition PowWow at its best! 🔥🧡

Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival - 2024 Powwow Captured at the magnificent Madahòkì Farm, the Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival presents its annual powwow, featuring unique cultural exhibitions and trad...

Visit Mādahòkì Farm! 🌾
📍 4420 West Hunt Club Road, Nepean, ON, K2R 1E7
🕒 Marketplace Hours:
Thursday – Sunday, 11 AM – 4 PM

🚜 Just 15 minutes southwest of downtown Ottawa, Mādahòkì Farm offers a delightful escape with free admission and plenty to see and do!

🐐 Visit our friendly small farm animals (feed available for purchase).
🐴 Watch the majestic, endangered Ojibwe Spirit Horses in their natural habitat (please do not feed the horses).
🌿 Stroll along the Legacy Trail and leave a message of reconciliation. (Reconciliation Rocks available at the store)
🛍️ Explore our marketplace filled with arts, crafts, and foods from over 40 Indigenous artists and makers.
👧👦 Let the kids enjoy our play area with hay bales, a teeter-totter, and lots of space to run around.
🧺 Bring a snack or picnic and relax at our picnic tables.

🌟 It's the perfect place for a family day out or a peaceful retreat. We look forward to seeing you at Mādahòkì Farm!

Madahoki Farm

Festival Sunday At A Glance

🌞✨ Festival Weather Update: Don't Let the Rain Dampen Your Spirits! ✨🌞
Rain or shine, here we go!

🔸CELEBRATION STAGE - Presented by OLG
10:30 am – Sunsdrum Inuit Throat Singers
11:00 am – World Champion Hoop Dancer Scott Sinquah
11:30 am – Métis dancer Brad Lafortune
1:00 pm – Rabbit and BearPaws puppet theater
1:30 pm – Inuit Games with Aalla (Stranger)
2:00 pm – Métis dancer Brad Lafortune
2:30 pm – Six Nations Women Singers
3:00 pm – Sunsdrum Inuit Throat Singers
3:30 pm – World Champion Hoop Dancer Scott Sinquah
4:00 pm – Métis dancer Brad Lafortune
4:30 pm – Janet McCue – Women Singers and Conundrum

🔸MAMAWI LODGE
10:30 am – Blanket Exercise with Elaine Kicknosway
1:00 pm – Algonquin Language Bingo with Samantha Tenasco
2:00 pm – Culinary workshop with Tawnya Brant – Presented by Indigenous Tourism Ontario (SOLD OUT)
3:30 pm – Algonquin Language Bingo with Samantha Tenasco
4:30 pm – Culinary workshop with Tawnya Brant – Presented by Indigenous Tourism Ontario (SOLD OUT)

🔸WORKSHOP TENT
1:00 pm – Hair Pipe Beaded Bracelet with Ashley-Rose Machendagoos – Presented by National Gallery of Canada (SOLD OUT)
4:00 pm – Bougie Birch Dreamcatcher Workshop (SOLD OUT)

🔸RIDING ARENA (Pow Wow moved from Pow Wow Grounds)
Competition Pow Wow - Presented by CN and CDIC
12:00 pm – Grand Entry
Host Drum - Northern Cree
Category Sponsors: Hydro Ottawa | Donna C**a | Farm Mutual Re | NTT | Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada | CUPE

🔸STORYTELLING
(Located behind workshop tent)
10:00 am – Native Ponies with Rhonda Snow
11:00 am – Sacred Water Teachings by Dorothy Taylor
2:00 pm – Native Ponies with Rhonda Snow
3:00 pm – Strawberry Moon Teachings by Dorothy Taylor
4:00 pm – Rabbit and Bear Paws puppet theater

🔸FAMILY FUN ZONE – Presented by Gen 7 Fuel & GreenShield
(12:00 pm – 5:00 pm)
11am/2pm / 4pm – Birds of Prey Demonstration with Canadian Raptor Conservatory
Ojibwe Spirit Horses – Meet some of Canada’s only Indigenous horses.
Jed the Mechanical Bull – Test your bull riding skills with this fun family attraction for all ages.
Farm Play – Hay Bales, climbing, corn play & small animals
Inukshuk Building – Alla (Stranger) will build and demonstrate traditional Inuit inukshuks on site.
Wigwam Building with Chuck Commanda
Métis Games – Hatchet throwing and archery
Inuit Games -Join Stranger to explore some of the more popular Inuit Games
Interactive Music Station with Janet McCue and the Conundrum
Rock climbing wall

🔸MARKETPLACE - Presented by EDC
Featuring over 75 artisans and indigenous owned businesses exhibiting indoors and outdoors onsite during festival hours and online 24-7.

✨ Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival at Mādahòkì Farm! 🌾
📅 Dates: June 21-23
📍 Location: Mādahòkì Farm, 4420 West Hunt Club Road, Ottawa, ON
❗ NOTE: NO ONSITE PARKING
ℹ Info: https://summersolsticefestivals.ca



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🚨 Important Announcement 🚨

We’re really sorry, but the rainy weather means we have to cancel tonight’s drone show. 🌧️😞

But don’t worry, the Festival is still on – rain or shine! And the Pow Wow has now moved indoors to the Riding Arena.

Thanks for understanding and stay tuned for updates! Stay safe and dry out there! 🙏✨

✨Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival at Mādahòkì Farm! 🌾
📅 Dates: June 21-23
📍 Location: Mādahòkì Farm, 4420 West Hunt Club Road, Ottawa
NOTE: NO ONSITE PARKING
ℹ Info: https://summersolsticefestivals.ca



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Congratulations, Grads!