Drug Abuse Resistance Education – D.A.R.E.

All three Maskwacis RCMP School Resource Officers have been busy teaching the DARE program to the following schools, Ermineskin Elementary, Nipisihkopahk Elementary, (Samson) and Mimiw Sakahikan (Pigeon Lake Reserve). Meskanahk Ka Nipa Wit School (Montana) and Kisipatnahk (Louis Bull) Schools have already successfully graduated from the program. For those that are not familiar with the D.A.R.E. Program (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) it is…

Adventures of the NSS Travel Club

I would like to begin by thanking all the sponsors personally for your generous donation and/or effort in assisting the NSS Travel Club this year. You have taken part in brightening the future of our students at NSS. The Travel Club is designed to engage students in experiential learning, as well as reward them for being responsible citizens of the school…

Inauguration 2014

The 2014 Samson Cree Nation Inauguration ceremony for the newly elected and returning Chief and Council was held on March 14th, 2014. Amongst community members RCMP, Wetaskiwin Mayor Bill Elliott and Council members were also in attendance for this ceremony. As we move forward into another political term, may be proactive and come together in unity to…

Cultural Exchange

Former Chief Victor Buffalo has established a business partnership in China. As a part of the cultural component, 20 youth from Samson Cree Nation will be taking part in a Cultural Exchange with China. It’s only open to Samson Band members. Applicants have to prepare a presentation. It can be made in any medium like…

Office Closure due to Sewer Issues

Please be advised that the Samson Cree Nation Band Office and all Programs / Services / Public Buildings are CLOSED today (Wednesday, April 9, 2014) at 2:30pm and all day tomorrow (Thursday, April 10, 2014), due to water sewer issues in the townsite area.  Rest assured that our water maintenance crews are working 24/7 to…

Council Election Live Stream

If you’re not able to make it out to the Howard Buffalo Memorial Centre in Maskwacis this evening to watch the full results of today’s Samson Cree Nation Council Election, you’ll still be able to watch it on your home computer or mobile device. Tune into the Samson Cree Nation Youtube channel at 9:30pm MST…

Candidates for Samson Cree Nation Council

Below is the list of the 77 candidates that were nominated for Council. Election will be held on February 25, 2014 at: -The Howard Buffalo Memorial Center. 9:00am – 9:00pm. – Pigeon Lake Rec Center, 9:00am – 6:00pm -The Edmonton Peace Hills General Insurance Office, #300, 10709-Jasper Ave,Edmonton, Alberta. 9:00am-6:00pm -Peace Hills General Insurance, 14th…