Our Story

The Star 6 Ranch sits on sacred lands and traditional territories within the Ozade Îmne (Kananaskis) region, alongside Mînî Thnî, on the banks of the Ozade Îmne Wapta (Kananaskis River), in the presence of Îyâ Mnathka (Yamnuska). We take responsibility for understanding our role in reconciliation, and we honour the past, present, and future of the peoples of Treaty 7.

An idea brought to life.

Through her recovery from a traumatic brain injury, Star 6 Ranch owner Fiona Mactaggart felt first-hand how connection to the land could promote healing.

What she discovered is that the land is a catalyst for so much more. The Foundation was incorporated in 2021, received charitable status in November 2023, and completed its first full year of programming in 2025.

“I would stand in a room at the end of my ward that looked west towards the mountains, and I'd know the ranch was out there somewhere, and that one day it would be a place to help and to heal.”

- Fiona Mactaggart, Star 6 Ranch Foundation Founder & Board Chair

Our Vision:

A gateway to thrive through time on the land.

Our Mission:

To be a sanctuary in the Bow Valley where people thrive through health and wellness programs and nature-based experiences, fostering self-empowerment and a deep connection to land and animals.

How We Work:

Host & Connector

The Star Ranch is the host: the land, the horses, the physical space where this work happens.

The Star 6 Ranch Foundation is the connector: the charity that develops programs, raises funds, and makes sure the people who need this place most can reach it.

Some programs are delivered by our faculty of facilitators. Others belong to the partners and families who lead them, and our role focuses on holding the space around them and ensuring they have everything they need to thrive.

“Healing is not something we deliver; it is something we make space for.”

- Emily Morgan-Eriksson, Executive Director

Our Guiding Stars

  • We keep our promise to this land to preserve and protect it for future generations.

  • We create a safe haven where people reconnect and find their inner compass.

  • We foster a community where wisdom is shared by knowledge keepers, experts, teachers, and community members, and valued by all.

  • We create space where people build belonging and mutual respect.