SPRING/SUMMER 2022 DREAMSCAPES
43
Near Klemtu, spend overnight at Kitasoo Xai'xais Nation's Spirit Bear
Lodge, a remote ecolodge. Learn about culture and the spectacular Ker-
mode, or spirit bear. Gain a deeper appreciation of conservation efforts
to ensure the GBR people can continue to thrive for future generations.
A stay at Haida Gwaii's Ocean House will help you absorb the Haida
teaching: Gina 'waadluxan gud ad kwaagid—"everything depends on
everything else." As you explore pristine beaches, old-growth forests
and ancient villages this philosophy will show you that we don't just
belong in nature, we're part of it. homalcotours.com; spiritbear.com;
haidatourism.ca/ocean-house
MÃDAHÒKÌ FARMS, OTTAWA, ONTARIO
In English, Mãdahòkì translates to "Share the land," the perfect epithet
for this new Indigenous destination and gathering space. Cradled in
Ottawa's greenbelt on unceded territory, the working farm focuses on
wellness and healing, while providing social enterprise for Indigenous
people. Embracing the agritourism trend, Mãdahòkì Farms offers tra-
ditional farm-to-table culinary experiences and diverse cultural
immersions.
Every June, Mãdahòkì Farms hosts Summer Solstice, an action-
packed festival culminating in a colossal celebration on the 21
st
day.
Local artists hold artistic creative workshops, guiding guests through
Indigenous stories while making drums, SkyWoman stencils and seal-
skin keychains. Dancers from all over North America arrive for the
annual Pow Wow. indigenous-experiences.ca/madahoki-farm/
WIIKWEMIKOONG TERRITORY,
MANITOULIN ISLAND, ONTARIO
Wiikwemikoong Territory, in the islands of Lake Huron, is also unceded
territory, occupied by the Three Fires Confederacy. As Manitoulin
Island's largest First Nations community, Wiikwemikoong offers a
variety of eco-adventures, as well as cultural interpretation tours. Paddle
through serene water trails and past enchanting waterfalls, before
spending a night under the stars in the beautiful backcountries on the
mainland of Point Grondine Park. Travellers can experience a traditional
Three Fires Confederacy Pow Wow, a celebration of community spirit
through song, dance and cultural foods. wiikwemkoong.ca/tourism
BAFFIN ISLAND, NUNAVUT
In the northwest corner of Baffin Bay lies the wildly stark terrain of
Arctic Bay, home to Canada's Inuit Peoples for nearly 5,000 years. Dra-
matic geological formations and fjords make this one of the most
unique polar destinations in the world. Arctic Bay Adventures is part
of the Inuit-owned and -operated community, offering excursions that
combine the Arctic's spectacular scenery, its wondrous wildlife and dis-
tinctive culture. Arcticbayadventures.com
PHOTOS:
INDIGENOUS
TOURISM
CANADA
|
MATT
SCOBEL
|
INDIGENOUS
TOURISM
CANADA
|
INDIGENOUS
TOURISM
CANADA
