On February 7, 2018 Former National Hockey League (NHL) player Norm Lacombe was at the Four Nations Arena in Samson teaching the youth some skills to improve their game. Volunteer coach Darren Simon was interviewed at the Cree Market about the clinic. February 20, 2018 Guide: Tell me about Norm Lacombe’s visit here. Darren: He…
Nearly 100 people attended the Maskwacis Education Schools Commission (MESC) Elders Workshop on February 28, 2018. The four Maskwacis Chiefs; Chief Vernon Saddleback (Samson), Chief Craig Makinaw (Ermineskin), Chief Leonard Standing On The Road (Montana), Chief Irvin Bull (Louis Bull) greeted the participants with opening remarks, followed by a presentation by Brian Wildcat…
There is going to be a national pow wow in Edmonton at the Expo Centre. The same location that they had the National Gathering of Elders in 2017. Treaty 8 Chief Rupert Meneen is one of the organizers along with his committee. All are welcome across Turtle Island-Canada. Samson Communication Department Pow wow email: eventcoordinator@ngekanata.com…
The Reclaiming Our Knowledge conference took place between January 23-25, 2018, at the HBMC and there was a very good turnout this year. Keynote speakers included: Roy and Judy Louis, Georgina Lightning, Bruce Cutknife, Beverly Swampy, Pat Buffalo, Wendy Buffalo, Sheri-Lynn McGilvery, Koren Lightning-Earle and Darlene Auger. The Facilitators were: Judy and Roy Louis with…
Congratulations: Trynae Swampy graduated January 16, 2017, from NAIT in Pre Trades Cooking. Not pictured, Keeshia Louis. Hai Hai to Louis Bull Human Resources
For those who are attending the Treaty 1 -11 gathering the location has been changed to the River Cree Resort and Casino in Enoch, Alberta. The registration form is also attached. Hai hai ! So just remember the venue has changed from Louis Bull to the River Cree Resort and Casino.
October 23, 2017 Communications Editor – Guide Fleury Interviews actor Mitch Saddleback, as he’s at a sweat behind the high school. Guide: Since we’re at a sweat Mitch, what’s your Indian Name? Mitch: White Wolf. Guide: Who’s your family? Mitch: I grew up with the Ermineskins. I’m a Saddleback but I didn’t grow up with…
On September 29, 2017 The City of Wetaskwin had a Treaty 6 Flag Raising Ceremony and all four nations Chiefs were in attendance along with Samson Councilors Larron Northwest and Katherine Swampy. This is the first time that the Treaty 6 Flag has flown at city hall and to commemorate the day school children attended…
Tyleigh Buffalo is from Samson Cree Nation and was one of 45 Youth to voyage across the Altantic to Le’ Havre France, on a tall ship. They left from the port of Halifax. Friday, September 08, 2017. Guide: Can you tell me, was it the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) that sponsored this trip? Tyleigh:…
The summer student program has wrapped up for another year and it was a good experience. Thank you to the coordinators Pamela Green and Molly for setting up the communications department with two students. Good luck to all the students going back to school this year, make your nation proud in your academic journey’s. The…