Meet the carriers of story and healing at Madahoki Farm
We were welcomed to Madahoki Farm in Ottawa’s greenbelt with song. Makhena, our Abitibiwinni First Nation Cultural Ambassador, greeted us in a northern style of singing, a form without words, yet resonant with intention, spirit and warmth. She closed her eyes and confidently sang a melody that seemed to embody the land itself, inviting us to listen with more than our ears. So beautiful and calming, it moved me to tears. It was both an introduction to and a reminder that in this place, wellness is woven through sound, story and relationships.
Just beyond the sound of Makhena’s voice, in the green fields of the farm, twelve rare Ojibwe Spirit Horses wait, living symbols of resilience and healing whose presence anchors the teachings we are about to receive.