Indigenous Experiences

07/17/2024

Competition Pow Wow at its best! 🔥🧡

Captured at the magnificent Madahòkì Farm, the Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival presents its annual powwow, featuring unique cultural exhibitions and trad...

06/10/2024

05/17/2024

By The Numbers

Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival 2023 - By The Numbers

🪶 Every year, the mission of the Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival is to provide fresh and innovative programming with authentic and education experiences for all Canadians to learn, celebrate and appreciate Canada’s diverse Indigenous peoples and cultures.

🧡 It is an honour to be able to continue to host the Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival (SSIF) and bring together and support Indigenous artists, performers, educators, students, and community members.

🙏 We are incredibly grateful for the support we have received from our funders, corporate community and NIPD Committee without which the festival wouldn’t be able to operate and provide the quality programming that our audiences have come to learn from and enjoy.

Lean more about . Read the 2023 Summer Solstice Indigenous Report here: https://bit.ly/SSIF2023FinalReport



Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival National Association of Friendship Centres Assembly of First Nations/Assemblee des premieres Nations CAP GCIndigenous Métis Nation of Ontario Native Women's Association of Canada Indigenous Experiences Rio Tinto Canadian Heritage City of Ottawa Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund Ontario Arts Council - Conseil des arts de l'Ontario Ontario Government Ottawa Tourism Canada Council for the Arts | Conseil des arts du Canada Export Development Canada - Exportation et développement Canada Indigenous Tourism Ontario TD Madahoki Farm BMO Financial Group Canadian National Railway Company Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation Hydro OttawaFarm Mutual Re RBC BMO Financial Group Gen7Cash Rewards OLG GreenShield National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts Canadian Museum of History Canadian Museum of NatureRamada Ottawa On The Rideau Algonquin College CBC Ottawa Rogers tv Ottawa, Cable 22 Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami North Star Entertainment Inc. Royal Canadian Mint / Monnaie royale canadienne CAA North & East Ontario Hyatt Ottawa Festivals Knock on Wood Communications + Events

03/18/2024

Boozhoo! I’m ASEMAA (To***co). I am 5 days old today! 🥳
🧡 I went outdoors today for the very first time!! I got to explore Mādahòkì Farm with my mom WISHKOSSIWIKA (Sweetgrass).

03/08/2024

Time and again, Canadian women have proven themselves to be hardworking and dedicated entrepreneurs, yet many still face barriers to achieving their dreams. FedDev Ontario is committed to women being equal participants in southern Ontario’s economy. When women succeed, we all succeed.

03/05/2024

03/02/2024

🌟 We are hiring! 🌟

🧡 Join our Amazing team at Indigenous Experiences welcoming over 40,000 visitors to connect with the land and immerse in our Indigenous culture at our new venue, Madahoki Farm in the Greenbelt of Ottawa.

We are currently accepting resumes from people interested in the following positions:
🔹 Marketplace/Retail: Showcase and support over 70 Indigenous makers, promoting their crafts and creations.
🔹 Cultural Ambassadors: Are you a singer, dancer, storyteller, or crafter? Share your Indigenous culture with visitors and create memorable experiences.
🔹 Barn/Horse Caretakers: Experienced with horses? Assist in daily barn chores and Equine-Assisted Learning experiences.
🔹 Catering/Kitchen: Join our kitchen and serving staff, bringing delicious Indigenous cuisine to our visitors.
🔹 Maintenance: Keep our farm clean and welcoming for all guests, both indoors and outdoors.

🔸 We welcome applications for Full-time, Part-time, and Student positions. Short or long-term opportunities are available. Accommodations may be possible for Cultural Ambassadors and Catering Team members considering relocation.

🔸 Transportation: Please note that all positions require your own transportation, as there is no bus service available.

👉 Interested? Send your resume to [email protected] and become part of our incredible team! 🌿✨

Madahoki Farm Indigenous Experiences

03/01/2024

Fireside Chat with Trina Mather-Simard and NAFC Programs Manager Shady Hafez sat down with Trina to discuss the achievements, challenges, and pivotal moments that helped shape the journey of Indigenous Experiences, including the launching of Madahoki Farm in Ottawa.

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11/23/2023

Congratulations, Trina! 🧡

At the 2023 Indigenous Entrepreneur Awards, Trina Mather-Simard was presented with Pow Wow Pitch's National Tourism Award.

"For over two decades, Trina from Curve Lake First Nation has been a formidable force in the Indigenous tourism sector, reshaping Ottawa's urban landscape with Indigenous culture through her organization's work.

As a trailblazing founder in the tourism sector, Trina champions authentic Indigenous experiences, forging a sustainable economic path through Mādahòkì Farm."

Trina Mather-Simard, is the Executive Director of Indigenous Experiences, which includes Mādahòkì Farm, plus her work with the NIPD, producing the Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival.

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