Chief Vernon Saddleback Responds to Tragic Vehicle Accident on June 5, 2018
A message from Chief Vernon Saddleback
Samson Cree Nation former Chief recognized for Leadership
Victor Buffalo will have to make room for one more award. On June 19, the former Samson Cree chief and unabated entrepreneur will receive MacEwan University’s Medal of Excellence, the institution’s highest honour and Buffalo will deliver the convocation address to its School of Business graduates. Congratulations Victor Buffalo on your many successes in life, you…
Samson Cree Nation Powwow Celebration 2018
the Samson Cree Nation Powwow Celebration is Scheduled for August 9 – 12, 2018 For more information contact: Powwow Chairman: Kevin Buffalo or Vice -Chair: Vincent Saddleback at 780-585-3793
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.
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…
Maskwacis Elders Workshop February 28, 2018
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…
National Pow Wow September 28-30, 2018
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…
Reclaiming Our Knowledge 2018
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
Congratulations: Trynae Swampy graduated January 16, 2017, from NAIT in Pre Trades Cooking. Not pictured, Keeshia Louis. Hai Hai to Louis Bull Human Resources
Treaty Gathering January 30-31, 2018
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.