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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.

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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.

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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.

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