Samson Cree Nation hosted a 3 day conference at the River Cree Resort and Casino from January 27-29, 2015. Break out sessions included; The Creation Story with Jerry Saddleback Sr., Nehiyaw Language and Culture with Jeff Wastesicoot , Baby Think It Over with Colleen Buffalo, Totamaso with Patrick Buffalo, Understanding Addictions with Jerry Saddleback Jr., Integrated Body Therapy with David Loree and Beatrice Okeymow, Ahkameymo with Holly Johnson-Rattlesnake, Traditional Games with Lamarr Okasiskewiyin, Traditional Family Parenting with Janet Fox, Goal Setting with Austin Buffalo, The Indian Residential School: A Story of Decolonization with Dr. Claudine Louis and other sessions that shared traditional Cree knowledge.
Participants networked and took part in personal care sessions such as a massage, tarot cards readings, facials and Jin Shin Jyutsu.
A group traveled from Ontario to attend the conference and left with plenty of information to take home.
During the banquet on January 28, 2015, participants were entertained by motivational speaker Laura Grizzlypaws and Comedian Ryan McMohan.
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