Madahoki Farm

23/01/2025

❄️ Snowball: A Cool Winter’s Eve ❄️

✨ Join us for a party like no other! ✨

🍽️ Our Executive Chef Billy Alexander will be bringing the heat with Indigenous comfort foods at this multi-chef event that raises funds for The Snowsuit Fund! 🧣

📅 Date: Wednesday, February 12
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
📍 Venue: Ottawa Art Gallery - Galerie d'art d'Ottawa (10 Daly Ave)

🎟️ Tickets are available NOW! https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/snowball-a-cool-winters-eve-tickets-1089913864709

20/01/2025

🌿✨ This Winterlude, get ready for a mouthwatering adventure with Mādahòkì Farm (in partnership with & ).

We are bringing the rich flavors of Indigenous culture to life with Minopogwad (meaning "good taste" in Anishinaabemowin), an unforgettable series of culinary events, cultural performances, and community experiences.

🍽️ Taste of Nature at the Museum of Nature, is a one-of-a-kind, six-course dining experience that will take your taste buds on a journey through Indigenous cuisine. Mādahòkì’s Executive Chef Billy Alexander, alongside Chefs Trudy Metcalfe-Coe & Joseph Shawana, will showcase the cultural significance behind every dish.

You won’t want to miss this!

🗓️ Date: Thursday, February 6
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
📍 Venue: Museum of Nature (240 McLeod St.)

🎟️ Limited tickets available – https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/taste-of-nature-le-gout-de-la-nature-tickets-1200240193729?aff=oddtdtcreator

16/01/2025

🎉 FREE Winterlude Pow Wow at the Canadian Museum of History! 🎉

Join us on February 2nd from 11 AM - 4 PM at the Canadian Museum of History for a FREE Community Mini Pow Wow! 🎉

Celebrate Indigenous culture with drumming, dancing, and honouring our incredible community. 🪶✨

🛍️ Indigenous Market: Explore beautiful handmade creations by local Indigenous vendors.

Dancers must register to receive an honorarium and participate in the feast for all registered dancers, invited drums, and head staff. Honorarium available for the first 75 dancers!

👉 Register here: https://bit.ly/winterludepowwow

This is a family-friendly event, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🪶🌟



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07/01/2025

🌟 There is Still Time to Register for FREE Indigenous Tourism Training! 🌟

Ready to elevate your tourism career? Don’t miss out on these FREE fully-funded training opportunities produced in partnership with Indigenous Tourism Ontario!

🌿 Front Line Indigenous Tourism Training

📅 Jan 15-16, 2025 | 10 AM - 4 PM | Ottawa

This 2-day intensive training is designed for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit individuals to level up their tourism skills. 20 FREE spots available!

What’s Included?
✨ Community-Based Tourism Awareness
✨ Service Excellence
✨ Leading & Coaching Excellence

🌿 Indigenous Cultural Ambassador Certification

📅 Jan–Mar 2025 | Madahoki Farm + Virtual

Earn national certification as a Heritage Interpreter and enhance your skills in cultural tours, workshops, and exhibits.

What’s Included?
✨ Indigenous Tourism 101
✨ Service Excellence Training
✨ $600/week living allowance

🔑 Learn more and register now at the link in our bio, and take the next step in your tourism career!

01/01/2025

🌿 Happy New Year from Madahoki Farm! 🌿

As we step into 2025, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who visited, supported our cultural and culinary experiences, and helped make Madahoki Farm a special place last year. Your support—whether through visiting, enjoying our marketplace, or connecting with our Ojibwe Spirit Horses—has made all the difference.

We’re grateful for the chance to share our traditions, stories, and food with you, and we can’t wait to welcome even more of you in the new year. Here’s to a year filled with growth, connection, and new beginnings! 🌱✨

Wishing you all a peaceful and prosperous 2025.

23/12/2024

Exciting Opportunity for Indigenous Tourism Professionals!

🌟 FREE Indigenous Tourism Training & Certification 🌟

Are you passionate about sharing your culture and growing your career in Indigenous Tourism? Don’t miss out on these incredible, fully-funded opportunities produced in partnership with Indigenous Tourism Ontario.

🌿 Indigenous Cultural Ambassador Certification

📅 January–March 2025 | Madahoki Farm + Virtual

Earn national certification as a Heritage Interpreter and learn how to highlight your culture through tours, workshops and exhibits.

💡 What’s Included:
Indigenous Tourism 101
Service Excellence Training
$600/week living allowance

🌿 Front Line Indigenous Tourism Training

📅 January 15 & 16 2025 from 10 AM - 4 PM | Ottawa

This 3-day intensive training program is designed to enhance your tourism skills. Open to all First Nations, Métis, and Inuit participants. There are 20 FREE spots available!

👉 To learn more and register, visit the link in our bio!

21/12/2024

🌌 Honouring the Winter Solstice at Madahoki Farm 🌌

Tonight, we welcome the Winter Solstice—the longest night of the year and the turning point where darkness begins to give way to light. ✨ This moment reminds us of nature’s cycles of renewal, balance, and hope for the brighter days ahead.

The Solstice is a time to slow down, reflect on the year that has passed, and cherish the connections that ground us—whether with loved ones, the land, or our shared stories. 🌲❄️ As we rest and restore during this season, we look forward to the possibilities the New Year will bring, inspired by the returning light.

From all of us at Madahoki Farm, we wish you a peaceful and reflective Solstice. May this season bring renewal, warmth, and moments of connection. 🌟

19/12/2024

🎄 Madahoki Farm & Marketplace Holiday Hours – We’re Here for You! 🎄

As the holiday season picks up, we’re here to help with your last-minute shopping 🛍️✨

❄️ Thursday, Dec 19 – Sunday, Dec 22 | 11 AM – 4 PM

SPECIAL HOLIDAY HOURS:
🎄Monday, Dec 23 | 11 AM – 4 PM
🎁 Tuesday, Dec 24 (Christmas Eve) | 9 AM – 12 PM

We’ll be taking a holiday break from Dec 24 at 12 PM until Thursday, Jan 9 when we return to our regular hours:

☃️ Thursday to Sunday, 11 AM – 4 PM

We wish you a peaceful, joyful holiday season and can’t wait to welcome you in store soon! ✨

22/11/2024

20/11/2024

🌟 Join Our Catering Team! 🌟

We’re expanding our catering team and are looking for passionate individuals to join us on this bold culinary journey!🍴

✨ Whether you thrive in front of the house or in the kitchen, if you have a love for food 🥘 and a drive to deliver exceptional service 💫, we warmly invite you to become part of our dynamic team!

📋 We are accepting resumes for full-time, part-time, and casual positions.

📧 Send us your resume: [email protected]

Let’s create unforgettable experiences together! 🌿

📸 Photos by Sarah Farmer (Gumption Studio)

18/11/2024

🌾 Savour Indigenous Flavours with Our NEW Catering Menus! 🍽️

We’re excited to unveil our sensational new catering menus, crafted by our talented Executive Chef Billy Alexander! At Madahoki Farm we’re transforming catering with a vibrant selection of Indigenous-inspired dishes that celebrate fresh, locally sourced ingredients and bold, modern flavours. 🌟

✨ Our catering menus are available for events hosted at Mādahòkì Farm or at a venue of your choice within the National Capital Region. We’re also proud to be a preferred caterer for iconic venues such as the Canadian Museum of History, the Canadian War Museum and the National Gallery of Canada 🏛️

🔥 From laid-back summer barbecues 🍖 to elegant native fusion dinners 🍽️, our menus bring a unique blend of tradition and innovation to every occasion.

💻 Check out our onsite and offsite catering menus at the link in our bio or on our website!

🚨 Important Update: From January 1 to March 31, 2025, we’ll be pausing group bookings at Mādahòkì Farm while we undergo exciting renovations to Mamawii Lodge. 🛠️ But don’t worry—we’ll still be catering off-site events, bringing our delectable dishes to your celebrations! 🎉

14/11/2024

Join Madahoki Farm Executive Chef Billy Alexander on Sunday, November 17 at 6PM for the Corazón Indigenous Dinner, presented in partnership with Embajada de México en Canadá
🍽️🌎

Part of Corazón: A Trio of Festive Collaboration Dinners, this event unites Indigenous chefs from the Arctic, Central Canada, and Mexico for an extraordinary evening of culinary celebration, tradition, and connection at Tulip Restaurant & Bar 🌷🎉

Proceeds will support the YMCA of the National Capital Region Newcomer Programs, providing vital resources and community for newcomers. Each guest will also have a chance to win a 3-day culinary tour of Mexico City, courtesy of Link Education and Travel World! ✈️ 🇲🇽

A limited number of tickets are available at https://embassydinner.ca/ (Linked in our bio 🔗) Don’t miss this unforgettable experience! 🎟️

13/11/2024

Native Heritage Spotlight: Day 12—Native Innovations in Environmental Sustainability

Long before “sustainability” was a buzzword, Native nations across North America practiced methods now seen as key to climate resilience. Indigenous knowledge systems, passed down through generations, focused on living in harmony with the land.

Nations like the Karuk, Yurok, and Ho-Chunk used controlled burns, or “cultural burning,” to manage forests, promote healthy ecosystems, and reduce wildfire risks. These intentional fires cleared underbrush, enriched the soil, and encouraged the growth of medicinal plants and food sources. Today, environmental experts are recognizing the value of these ancient practices.

The Haudenosaunee developed “Three Sisters” agriculture, planting corn, beans, and squash together. This sustainable method improved soil health, maximized yields, and conserved water, making it an early form of permaculture that boosted biodiversity.

Seed preservation is another critical practice. Nations like the Cherokee and Mohawk have long maintained seed banks, protecting diverse crop varieties adapted to local environments. This work supports food security and biodiversity, offering resilience against climate change.

These Indigenous practices aren’t just historical—they provide a blueprint for sustainable living today. Next time you hear about wildfire management, permaculture, or seed saving, remember that these innovations have deep roots in Native communities. 🌱🔥🌾

Learn More:

Indigenous Fire Practices Shape Our Land: https://www.nps.gov/subjects/fire/indigenous-fire-practices-shape-our-land.htm

Three Sisters: Ancestral Indigenous Crop System:
https://agriculture.canada.ca/en/science/story-agricultural-science/scientific-achievements-agriculture/three-sisters-optimizing-value-and-food-potential-ancestral-indigenous-crop-system

Indigenous Seed Keepers Network:
https://nativefoodalliance.org/our-programs-2/indigenous-seedkeepers-network/

13/11/2024

✨Join Us in Welcoming Culinary Visionary Billy Alexander to Mādahòkì Farm! ✨

Madahoki Farm is thrilled to introduce Billy Alexander as our Executive Chef and Director of Culinary Experiences. Since his recent arrival Billy has got off to a flying start, catering for almost 3,200 people and just shy of 10,000 meals within the last 3 weeks! 🤩

Billy’s impact extends far and wide, from shaping the national culinary strategies for the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC) to mentoring the next generation of Indigenous culinary talent, plus a gastronomic resume that includes:

• 🍲 Founding the Indigenous Culinary of Associated Nations
• ✈️ Serving as the Culinary Development Chef for WestJet
• 🏆 Recipient of the Canadian Culinary Excellence Award
• 🌟 Recipient of Calgary’s Top 40 under 40
• 🧠 Advisory board member for Not 9 to 5 Org (Hospitality Mental Health)
• 📺 Regular appearances on national TV

Billy also contributed his expertise as a member of the Board of Directors (and later director of programs) for Culinary Tourism Alliance where he contributed to Indigenous Tourism Ontario’s Feast Strategy.

His unique perspective and dedication promise to enrich every culinary experience at Madahoki Farm ✨🍃