The Samson Community Initiatives crew worked diligently through the month of October to complete two new playgrounds in Samson. One of these playgrounds is located beside the Bingo Hall and the other in Knotts Landing. One parent in Knotts landing says “It’s nice to have a playground close to home for the kids in our…
Marcel Soosay of Samson Cree Nation has been chosen to participate as a volunteer in a Canada World Youth international educational exchange program between Canada and Indonesia from October 10, 2013 to March 19, 2014. Marcel will take part in the Youth Leaders in Action program. He will be paired with a youth from Indonesia…
October 23, 2013 PRESS RELEASE Re: Official Name Change to “Maskwacis” (Bear Hills) in Place of “Hobbema” The official name change to “Maskwacis” is seen as a welcome change. It signifies respect for our Cree way of life, our language and our authority over the traditional territories we have historically occupied. The Maskwacis Cree, collectively,…