Dedicated and focused Maskwacis Entrepreneurs are determined to Change it Up!

The Change it Up! Entrepreneur program is on it’s third cycle, training another group of aspiring entrepreneurs. This hands on training program was designed to increase available support for entrepreneurs. The programs works with each individuals strengths and abilities to assist in developing a business plan with step-by step support. Businesses such as Home Fashion…

Celebrating 40 years

On September 27, 2014 Maskwacis Cultural College (MCC) not only celebrated the graduating class of 2014, but also the 40th anniversary of College. MCC was founded in 1974 and the 4 Chiefs serving as founding members were Montana Chief Cecil Currie, Louis Bull Chief Peter Bull, Ermineskin Chief Morris Wolf and Samson Chief Norman Yellowbird.…

Peace Hills Insurance

Summer is coming to an end and Peace Hills Insurance would like to thank the summer students who worked for us this summer. Jacky Bruno, Theresa Cutknife, and Crandall Buffalo worked in our Edmonton office and Gina (Andrea) Potts worked in our Calgary office. The 2014 Samson Celebrations were a huge success and Peace Hills…

Traditional Land Use Study

On August 18th, 2014 Samson Cree Nation (SCN) signed an agreement with Embridge to fund a traditional land use study. This study will be conducted by SCN Consultation and SCN Elders. For more information on this project and others, Samson Cree Nation Consultation will be hosting an Open Band Meeting on September 17th. This meeting…

Going green

Green Arrow is Canada’s first Aboriginal Renewable Energy Corporation and it is owned by Montana First Nation. The grand opening of their 100 kilowatt system was held on August 13, 2014. This is the largest First Nation solar project in Western Canada. With a total of 400 panels on the Administration building, it is projected…