The nominees for the SCN Chief are: Vernon Saddleback Arrol Crier Lester B Nepoose Earl Mario Swampy Derek Bruno Larron Northwest Marilyn Buffalo Murray (Harper) Potts Kurt Buffalo Patrick Buffalo Lloyd Lorne Saddleback Marvin Yellowbird
The Maskwacis Cree language app is now available for download in iTunes. It can be downloaded for free for 2 months, after which there will be a $0.99 fee.
If you are seeking candidacy in the upcoming election, here are a few things you should know…
Elections for Samson Cree Nation Chief and Council will be in February, 2014. Nominations for Chief will be held on February 4, 2014 with the election of Chief on February 11, 2014. Nominations for Council will be held on February 18, 2014 with the election of Council Members on February 25, 2014. The SCN Election…
10 Ways to Have a Stress Free Christmas Written by Laurie H Davis www.lauriehdavis.com The Laurie Davis Show broadcasts live every Thursday at 10:00 am on Hawk Radio 89.1 FM 1. Get out a piece of paper and leave it on your counter so as you think of things to get or to do write…
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,…
The Samson Cree Nation Annual Report is now available for Band Members upon request at the Finance Department and at the Council Area Reception.
Participants running in this years Carmen Wolfe Memorial Cross Country Run/Walk ran 7 km, while walkers covered 4km. First to cross the finish line was runner Jobi Raine with a time of 30 minutes and 46 seconds. Second across the finish line was Layton Raine with a time of 33 minutes and 4 seconds, third…