Pibòn (Winter) Festival Winterlude Edition Kicks Off At Mādahòkì Farm For Family Day Weekend

The Pibòn (Winter) Festival returns to Mādahòkì Farm this weekend for a special Winterlude edition. Mādahòkì Farm is an official Winterlude partner for their 2024 season. This special edition of the Pibòn (Winter) Festival runs from February 17th to February 19th, and includes a daily traditional Indigenous meal accompanied by Pow Wow dance performance, a […]

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Piegan Blackfeet Actress Lily Gladstone Wins Golden Globe For Killers of the Flower Moon

Piegan Blackfeet actress Lily Gladstone made history at the 2024 Golden Globes on January 7th. Gladstone became the first Indigenous actress to win a Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama for their performance in Martin Scorsese‘s latest film, Killers of the Flower Moon. Gladstone, who stars as Osage woman Mollie […]

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The 2023 Pibòn (Winter) Festival Runs December 2nd & 3rd

The 3rd annual Pibòn (Winter) Festival kicks off next weekend at Mādahòkì Farm. You can expect to find a number of activities this year, including cultural workshops, an Indigenous makers and farmers market, authentic Indigenous cuisine, and even an opportunity to see the rare Ojibwe Spirit Ponies. New this year is a workshop hosted by […]

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Wabano Celebrates 25 Years on November 10th

The Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health is celebrating 25 years of supporting Indigenous communities in and around the Ottawa area. The celebration kicks off on Friday, November 10th with not one, but two events. The main event is an evening celebration and fundraiser featuring appetizers, refreshments, and an intimate performance by Crystal Shawanda. Tickets are […]

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Celebrate 25 Years of The Wabano Centre For Aboriginal Health

Fill out the form below to be entered in a draw for a pair of tickets to The Wabano Centre For Aboriginal Health’s 25th Anniversary Celebration on Friday, November 10th, valued at $130. The event is at 6:30pm, and includes appetizers, refreshments, and an intimate performance by Crystal Shawanda. The Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health […]

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INTERVIEW: Brittlestar on Social Media and “The Stupidpocalypse”

Stewart Reynolds, better known on the internet as Brittlestar, is an internet comedian with over 27,000 subscribers on YouTube, and over a thousand videos on social media. His new book, “Welcome to The Stupidpocalypse: Survival Tips for the Dumbageddon” was released last month, and has become the #1 Most Gifted book in Humorous Essays on […]

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INTERVIEW: Trina-Mather Simard on What To Expect from This Year’s Tagwàgi Festival

The third annual Tagwàgi (Autumn) Festival kicks off this weekend at Madahoki Farm, and Shawn had a chance to talk with CEO of Indigenous Experiences, Trina Mather-Simard about what to expect from this year’s festival, including food, vendors, and entertainment. Listen to the full interview below. To read more of our coverage on the third […]

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Celebrate The Fall Harvest and Indigenous Culture at the 3rd Annual Tagwàgi Festival

Indigenous Experiences is putting on the third annual Tagwàgi (Autumn) Festival at Madahoki Farm from October 14th – October 15th, 2023. This year’s festival promises educational workshops, delicious food, and entertainment all weekend long. If you’re in the mood for delicious and authentic cuisine, the festival’s team of Indigenous chefs will be serving meals inspired […]

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