October 14-15, 2023
Everyone is invited to reconnect with the land while learning about Indigenous traditions during this beautiful change of season. The 3rd annual Tagwàgi (Autumn) Festival promises authentic Indigenous programming, an Indigenous Makers and Farmers Market, interactive creative workshops, a taste of Indigenous harvest meals and a chance to meet the rare Ojibwe Spirit Ponies — fun for young and old.
Festival Highlights
- Enjoy live cultural performances, pow wow dance and storytelling on the Celebration Stage.
- Meet the rare and endangered Ojibwe Spirit Horses and learn more of their story of survival and resilience with artwork by Spirit Horse advocate Rhonda Snow.
- Shop the Indigenous makers market with the work of more than 60 Indigenous makers with everything from fine arts to traditional crafts and Indigenous food products.
- Enjoy live cultural performances, pow wow dance and storytelling on the Celebration Stage.
- Meet the rare and endangered Ojibwe Spirit Horses and learn more of their story of survival and resilience with artwork by Spirit Horse advocate Rhonda Snow.
- Shop the Indigenous makers market with the work of more than 60 Indigenous makers with everything from fine arts to traditional crafts and Indigenous food products.
- Walk the Legacy Trail and gain traditional knowledge about the seven grandfather teachings, the four leggeds that call Madahoki Farm home and the traditional plants and medicines found on the trail.
- Visit the Reconciliation Rock Station, choose an orange rock, and add a message, picture or sentiment of reconciliation to take home or leave on the Legacy Trail.
- Meet our small animals on the farm and enjoy some farm play on the hay bales & teeter-totter.
- Join Chef Trudy Metcalfe-Coe on Friday evening in the kitchen to create your own Indigenous meal.
Workshops
Indigenous Corn Husk Doll
Get creative as you create your own Indigenous Corn Husk Doll. Each interactive workshop will share the teaching behind this unique traditional craft. Offered hourly starting at 10:30 AM.
Cost: $15 per participant
Woodland Art
Bring out your inner artist as you use woodland art stencils to create your own unique piece of woodland art. Small canvas and supplies included. Offered hourly starting at 11 AM.
Cost: $15 per participant
Culinary Experiences
Meals
Savour meals inspired by the Harvest Moon with our talented team of Indigenous Chefs. Menu TBC but will include corn soup, bannock and more! Opportunity to cook bannock over the fire ($)
Create Your Own Indigenous Meal (Friday, October 13)
LIMITED SPACES!
Join Chef Trudy Metcalfe-Coe on Friday evening in the kitchen to create your own Indigenous meal – a special of bison medallions served over oven roasted maple squash and a bed of wild rice. Also includes a three sister salad and a three berry crumble. 5 PM to 8 PM to cook and enjoy.
Cost: $95 per participant
Celebration Stage
Enjoy live cultural performances, pow wow dance and storytelling on the Celebration Stage.
10:30 AM | Traditional Opening & Land Acknowledgement
11:00 AM, 1:00 PM & 3:00 PM | Three Sisters Storytelling Show and Pow Wow Dance
The Haudenosaunee nation thrived in this area as an agricultural society and the traditional crops of corn, beans and squash are called the Three Sisters. This story comes to life with mask and movement. A live Pow Wow and Hoop Dance performance will follow.
12:00 PM, 2:00 PM & 4:00 PM | Harvest Stories and Songs with David Finkle
Celebrate the importance of Harvest to traditional Indigenous peoples. Haudenoshaunee artist David Finkle will engage audiences in an intimate and interactive performance of traditional stories and of course music!
Family Fun
Ojibwe Spirit Horses
Meet the rare and endangered Ojibwe Spirit Horses and learn more of their story of survival and resilience with artwork by Spirit Horse advocate Rhonda Snow.
Indigenous Makers Market
Shop the Indigenous makers market with the work of more than 60 Indigenous makers with everything from fine arts to traditional crafts and Indigenous food products.
Legacy Trail
Walk the Legacy Trail and gain traditional knowledge about the seven grandfather teachings, the four leggeds that call Madahoki Farm home and the traditional plants and medicines found on the trail. Families can enjoy geo-caching on the Legacy Trail this weekend.
Reconciliation Rocks
Visit the Reconciliation Rock Station, choose an orange rock, and add a message, picture or sentiment of reconciliation to take home or leave on the Legacy Trail. Make a donation to Legacy of Hope to support residential school survivors and advocacy.
Small Farm Animals & Farm Play
Meet our small animals on the farm and enjoy some farm play on the hay bales & teeter-totter.