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An Indigenous-led therapeutic farm rooted in Mi’kmaq culture, land-based healing, and meaningful connections between people, animals, and nature in Stewiacke Valley, Nova Scotia 🇨🇦 Est. 2022

10/31/2026

🎃 Weli' Skite'kmujuia'timk / Happy Halloween from all of us at Arrow of Light Association!

October 31st has arrived, and we're looking forward to closing out another month here at the farm. Our little crew (feathered, furry and human alike) hopes everyone gets to enjoy a fun-filled evening, plenty of treats and some good Halloween memories!

A quick reminder for anyone heading out tonight: We will NOT be handing out Halloween candy at the farm this evening.

We also ask that everyone please respect our property boundaries. DO NOT approach the chain-link fencing or attempt to enter the fenced-in area, as this is where our emus are temporarily housed. Please give them their space and help us keep everyone safe.

As we wrap up October, we're looking forward to welcoming November 1st tomorrow. A new month, a fresh page and hopefully plenty of good things ahead for our little farm, and everyone else.

Wishing all the little ghosts, goblins, witches, superheroes and everyone in between a safe and Happy Halloween! 👻🧡

10/29/2026

We’re a few days away from Halloween, and while the animals might be ready for their fall treats, the humans of the farm have spent most of this week fighting off a nasty virus. 🤧 Apparently, nobody told our immune systems that farm life doesn’t come with sick days!

Thankfully, the rest of the farm has been having a much better week. The animals are doing well, the usual farm shenanigans are carrying on, and we’ve made it through a week with very few setbacks. After the kind of weeks we’ve had lately, we’re counting that as a win!

As October winds down, we’re keeping things simple around here. A little animal time, a little fresh air, some much-needed rest for the humans, and hopefully a return to full health before the Halloween fun begins. 🎃🍂

And a little reminder as we head into the weekend: not every win has to be a big one. Sometimes, a good week is simply one where things are going right, the animals are happy, and you finally get a chance to catch your breath.

We hope everyone is staying healthy, keeping warm, and finding a few reasons to smile this week! ❤️

Tell us: are you a Halloween person, or are you already counting down to Christmas? 👻🎄 We need to know which team we're dealing with! 😂

10/28/2026

October is . To commemorate, we're sharing weekly words from the Mi'kmaw language.

🐴 Today's word is te'sipow (dee·si·bow), an animate noun meaning "horse."

The Mi'kmaw language is ancient and predominantly oral. There are often differences in the language between speakers, regions and communities.

10/25/2026

We are an independent pantry separate from our band.
All support is greatly appreciated!!
If your store or business has items that you can donate we will arrange pick up you can contact us at [email protected] anytime
We accept all products !!!!
Hygiene items Shampoos feminine products pet foods & all foods !!

10/24/2026

💚 A NEW FRIEND FOR PILOFF 💚

The days following Cedar’s passing haven’t been easy here at Arrow of Light. While we’ve been navigating our own grief, we’ve also been watching Piloff and trying to figure out what she needed to help her through the loss of her companion.

Piloff wasn’t herself, and we knew we had a decision to make. Emus are social birds who thrive in mobs, and we didn’t want her to have to navigate life without companionship of her own kind.

Big thanks to Ann Adams, one of our amazing supporters, today we were able to bring home a friend for her!

🪶 Everyone, meet Petrie from Oulton's Meats and the home of Martock Glen Farm & Agrizoo! 🪶

There’s just one little mystery surrounding our newest arrival… we don’t actually know if Petrie is a boy or a girl yet! 👀 We’re hoping to find out in the near future, so stay tuned for a little gender reveal when we have the answer! 🩷🩵

We know Petrie won’t replace Cedar. Nobody could. But we hope that, with time, the two will find comfort in one another and build a friendship of their own.

Animals experience changes and losses in their own ways, and while we can’t explain grief to them, we can respond to what we see and do our best to meet their needs. Sometimes that means making room for a new friendship, even when we’re still learning to live with the absence of an old one.

We’ll be taking things slowly and letting Piloff and Petrie decide what their relationship looks like, without rushing the process.

Today brings a little bit of hope to a farm that has been hurting. Cedar will never be forgotten, and we’re grateful we could do something for Piloff that may help make the days ahead a little brighter.

Welcome home, Petrie. We’re looking forward to getting to know you!

10/22/2026

Who needs a fancy Halloween party when you have pigs, a trough of water, and a whole lot of apples? 😂 Our piggies have been enjoying some good old-fashioned apple bobbing, and I think we can safely say they’re fully committed to the experience!

Another big thank-you to the family who donated 50 pounds of apples and carrots for our animals. Your generosity has given us the opportunity to create moments like this, where the animals get to explore, play, forage, and enjoy something a little different from their everyday routine.🍎🥕

We’re still finding our footing again after losing a beloved member of our farm family. Right now, we’re taking things one day at a time, spending some much-needed quality time with our animals, and allowing ourselves the space to grieve. There’s no rush to get back to normal. Sometimes, it’s enough to simply be here, care for the animals, and find a few moments of laughter in the middle of a difficult season.

“Grief and love walk hand in hand. We honour those we’ve lost by continuing to care for the life and love that remain.” 🕊️

And today, that looked a little like bobbing snouts, crunchy apples, and a few happy piggies making the most of their Halloween enrichment. 🐽🎃

A little update for our community: We currently have one opening for a farm visit next Sunday! Depending on your needs, we also have some flexibility to arrange a visit during the week. If you’ve been thinking about spending some time at the farm, connecting with the animals, or simply enjoying a quieter space away from the busyness of everyday life, please reach out to us.

Thank you for continuing to support our little farm, especially during a time when we’re taking things a little slower. It means more than you know.

🍂 Arrow of Light Association
Hope, Healing & Recovery 🐴🐐🐷

10/19/2026

187 days. A lifetime of love packed into a goodbye we were never ready to say. 🤍

Today, we are preparing to say goodbye to our beloved Cedar.

Cedar came into this world with a splayed leg, and from the very beginning, her journey was different. We tried measures to correct it, sought veterinary support, and did everything we could to give her the best chance at a life. Every day we got with her felt like a gift, and making it to 187 days together is something I will always hold close to my heart.

Yesterday, things began to take a turn for the worse. We watched our girl closely, and as difficult as it is to accept, Cedar has been showing us that she is tired. With winter approaching and her current condition declining, we have made the heartbreaking decision to let her go with dignity, rather than ask her to keep fighting for us.

I have feared this day since the moment she was born. I poured my heart and soul into this bird, knowing she had challenges ahead of her, and hoping we could give her more time than anyone might have expected. We fought for her, supported her, celebrated her little victories, and loved her through every difficult moment. Now, it is my turn to honour the trust she placed in me by listening when she tells me she is done.

We are hoping to have Forever Loved Veterinary Hospice & In-Home Euthanasia come to our home as soon as possible to help us lay our girl to rest peacefully. We have secured help with cremation and urn arrangements, and while we await a response from Forever Loved, we were quoted $500 plus mileage.

If anyone would like to contribute toward Cedar's end-of-life care, donations can be sent to [email protected]. Please know this is absolutely not expected. Your kind words, love, and support mean more than you know, and they are more than enough to help us through this.

We are also asking that no one visit the farm unannounced today or tomorrow. We need these next hours to be quiet and private, to spend quality time with Cedar and navigate her end-of-life arrangements without interruption. We appreciate everyone respecting this boundary while we prepare to say goodbye.

As the person who has cared for Cedar so closely, I cannot put into words the hole this is going to leave in my heart. This loss hits differently. She was never just another animal on our farm. She was a little soul who needed extra help from her very first breath, and I was lucky enough to be the person who got to walk beside her through this chapter of her life.

I don't know how to fill the space she will leave behind. I only know that loving her has been worth every sleepless night, every worry, every attempt to help her, and every single one of these 187 days.

Cedar, I promised you I would listen to you. I promised I would do right by you. And even though every part of me wishes we had more time, I will keep that promise.

One day, I hope we will find each other again. Until then, my girl, you can rest. You don't have to fight for me anymore.

187 days together. Loved for a lifetime. Forever our Cedar. 💚🪶

10/18/2026

We had a family visit Arrow of Light this afternoon, and they showed up with 50 POUNDS of apples and carrots for the animals! 🍎🥕 That’s a whole lot of happy mouths to feed, and we’re so grateful they thought of our crew.

The family had a blast getting to know everyone around the farm, and since they’re hoping to start their own homestead, the visit turned into a great afternoon of questions, learning, and sharing experiences. From meeting the animals to talking about what goes into caring for them, it was a hands-on introduction to a lifestyle they’re working toward. We love being able to share the practical side of farm life, including the parts you don’t always see in the pictures!

Today also opened the door to a connection we’re excited to build on. One of the family members is on the Board of Directors for The 7th Step Society Nova Scotia, and we had the opportunity to talk about the work being done in our communities and how our organizations may be able to support people in complementary ways.

For those unfamiliar, The 7th Step Society of Canada works with people affected by incarceration, offering peer support and helping individuals work toward positive change and reintegration into their communities.

At Arrow of Light, we know that support doesn't always look the same for everyone. Access to animals, time outdoors, a welcoming place to spend an afternoon, and opportunities to reconnect with yourself can complement the work other organizations are already doing. I’m thankful this connection came our way, and I look forward to exploring how we might be able to offer another layer of support to the people they serve.

All in all, a pretty great way to kick off the week: a generous donation, a family making memories, plenty of learning, and a new connection that could open doors for future collaboration.

Thank you to this family for the 50 pounds of produce and for spending your afternoon with us! The apples and carrots were a hit, and we hope you left with plenty of ideas and inspiration for your future homestead. 🍎🐐🌱

10/14/2026

🌾 THE HAY BALL HAS LANDED! 🥳🐴⚾️

We went from filling all 46 spots on our little 5️⃣0️⃣/5️⃣0️⃣ fundraiser to watching our animals enjoy the payoff today, and I think we can officially call this one a success!

Thanks to everyone who grabbed a number, we were able to purchase the hay play ball from Greenhawk Truro that we’ve been wanting to add to the farm. Half of the fundraiser went to our winner, Lisia Elizebeth Bona, and in a gesture that deserves its own little shoutout, Lisia graciously donated her winnings right back to us.

So today, we picked up the ball, brought it home, stuffed it full of hay, and tossed it out into the field to see what the animals thought.

And this video pretty much says it all. 😂 We have some pretty happy animals on our hands! We definitely need another. 😍

Enrichment is about more than just giving the animals something new to play with. It gives them opportunities to engage in natural behaviours like foraging, searching for food, investigating their surroundings, and working to get at their hay rather than simply eating from a pile. These little additions help keep their days interesting, encourage curiosity, and give them something different to explore together.

And the best part? This little addition came from a whole bunch of people each contributing a small amount to make something happen together.

To everyone who participated, shared the fundraiser, or cheered us on — wela'lioq/ thank you! 💓

46 spots filled. A hay ball purchased. One very generous winner. And a field full of happy faces. 🥰

I’d say that’s money well spent!

10/14/2026

🎉 WE DID IT! OUR HAY BALL FUNDRAISER IS FULLY SOLD OUT! 🎉

All 46 spots have been filled, and we’ll be picking up our hay ball TODAY! 🥹🐴🩷

A huge thank-you to every single person who participated, purchased a spot, and helped us make this little fundraiser a success. Every bit of support helps us bring new enrichment opportunities to the animals here at Arrow of Light Association, and we’re so excited to see them enjoy something new!

🏆 A BIG CONGRATULATIONS TO Lisia Elizebeth Bona! 🏆

Lisia has won $115 — 50% of our fundraiser! 🎉💰

The other half is going right back into the farm to purchase a hay ball for our animals to enjoy. It might seem like a small thing, but opportunities for play, stimulation, and enrichment are such an important part of caring for the animals who help make our farm the special place it is.

From all of us at Arrow of Light Association, thank you for showing up for our animals and helping us make this happen. We can’t wait to bring the hay ball home and share the excitement with you all! 🐐🐑🐴❤️

Our community makes these little victories possible, and we’re so grateful to have you alongside us.

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