At Madahoki Farm, wellness is about connection—to land, to ancestors, to culture and to animals who have lived here since time immemorial. Among the farm’s goats, sheep, pigs and chickens live the Ojibwe Spirit Horses, the last of their kind in Canada. These small, resilient ponies once roamed freely across Turtle Island, living in harmony with the people of the land.

At Madahoki Farm, wellness is about connection—to land, to ancestors, to culture and to animals who have lived here since time immemorial. Among the farm’s goats, sheep, pigs and chickens live the Ojibwe Spirit Horses, the last of their kind in Canada. These small, resilient ponies once roamed freely across Turtle Island, living in harmony with the people of the land.

CTV’s Jackie Perez speaks with Mādahòkì Farm about the Christmas at Mādahòkì

From hosting Ojibwe Spirit Horses to sitting on tourism boards, Trina Mather-Simard has more than 20 years of experience as an Indigenous tourism entrepreneur. She has contributed to the local and national industry as part of her mission to “preserve, promote and pass on Indigenous cultures.”

Ottawa is located on the traditional, unceded territory of the Anishinaabe Algonquin Nation, and today, thousands of Indigenous people call the city home. Visitors to Ottawa can discover the land’s history and the enduring traditions and stories of Indigenous Peoples. Viewing Canada’s capital from an Indigenous perspective highlights a lasting connection to the land.

The Indigenous-owned and operated tourism destination Mādahòkì Farm is set to launch a number of new experiences for visitors to Ottawa this September.

Located southwest of the Canadian capital’s downtown, Mādahòkì Farm is known for its herd of rare and endangered Ojibwe Spirit Horses.

“Sharing the Land”—that’s what Mādahòkì, pronounced Ma-dau-ki, means, and it’s exactly what the team behind this Indigenous-led farm is putting into practice every day.

Located on unceded Algonquin territory in Ottawa’s Greenbelt (near Hunt Club and the 416), Mādahòkì Farm has expanded its cultural offerings and is eager to share them with both locals and visitors to the National Capital Region.

Mādahòkì Farm is opening their doors to the wider public by introducing new visitor experiences, starting today.

Mādahòkì Farm has opened its gates wider than ever to welcome local, national, and international visitors seeking meaningful, authentic Indigenous experiences. Connect with Indigenous culture through land, animals, and storytelling with our new Visitor Experiences programming – now open to families, individuals and small groups!