HUB has been operating within Samson since September of 2012. Programs, services and organizations have been working together to provide supports for community members. To date HUB has closed 80 files, assisting those community members in their time of need. It is yet to be confirmed but there seems to be a correlation between crime rates lowering in Samson since HUB has…
Congratulations to all the athletes that participated in this years Alberta Native Hockey Provincials! On behalf of Samson Cree Nation we wish you all the best in your hockey careers and all other endeavours in your life. For a complete list of the standings visit http://www.albertanativehockey.com/
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…