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Exploring Indigenous Culture at Mādahòkì Farm

Located in Ottawa’s scenic Greenbelt on the unceded territory of the Algonquin Nation, Mādahòkì Farm is more than just a destination—it’s a living, breathing experience of Indigenous heritage.

Preserving Tradition and Healing the Land: Ottawa’s Indigenous Farm Introduces Ojibwe Spirit Horses

Mādahòkì Farm introduces the Ojibwe Spirit Horses—Canada’s only Indigenous horse breed—as part of its mission to preserve tradition, share culture, and support healing through meaningful connections to the land.

Mādahòkì Farm – Home to a Growing Herd of Endangered Ojibwe Spirit Horses

The Lac La Croix Indigenous pony, named after the Lac La Croix First Nation, now the Gakijiwanong Anishinaabe Nation, primarily existed in northwestern Ontario and across the United States border into Minnesota. This unique pony breed, considered to be developed by the Indigenous Peoples, was used for winter transportation, running trap lines, hauling logs and ice, and pulling sleighs.

Government of Canada supports tourism experiences in southern Ontario

Thirty organizations expand experiences and attract more visitors with Government of Canada investment

Long Weekends: Mādahòkì Farm

This Indigenous farm in Nepean, Ontario, offers a glimpse into the lives of the region’s Native people by providing insight into their culture as well as the chance to see Ojibwe Spirit Horses.

Mādahòkì Farm’s new bundle of joy

Ottawa Morning with Robyn Bresnahan – March 22, 2024: Mādahòkì Farm’s new bundle of joy

IT’S A BOY: Second foal born at Ottawa’s Mādahòkì Farm, expanding the herd of rare Ojibwe spirit horses

Ottawa’s Mādahòkì Farm welcomed its newest resident last week with the birth of a foal that represents the renewal of a rare Indigenous horse breed that almost died out in the 1970s.

Organizers planning for a Winterlude that doesn’t depend on ice thickness

Thanks to those partners, new events this year include outdoor drag shows and busker performances on Sparks Street, Indigenous Experiences’ tribute to Ojibwe Spirit Horses, a celebration of Nunavut’s 25th anniversary and a light show on Gatineau’s Montcalm Bridge — known as the “Eiffel” Bridge — that explores the legacy of Gustav Eiffel a century after his death.