Samson Cree Nation welcomes all to prayer breakfast

On Feb. 2, 2015 Samson Cree Nation held A Prayer Breakfast for the community of all four nations. The Prayer Breakfast opening was at 9:00am with Donna Potts-Jonhson as the emcee. The majority of Chief and Council did attend with acknowledgements from Chief Kurt Buffalo. Councillor Holly J.Rattlesnake acknowledged Traditional Groups speaking of traditional teachings. The blessing of the meal was done by Chief Randy Ermineskin of the Ermineskin Cree Nation. Councillor Barb Laroque from the Louis Bull Tribe spoke about the Prayer Breakfast and its meaning. From the guest to Chief & Council, all talked about the power of prayer. Closing remarks were made by the Interim Band Administrator of Samson Cree Nation, Marlene Buffalo, “As a community we need to acknowledge one another, help one another, pray for one another and also for our leaders Chief & Council.” The event came to an end with the “Prayer of Peace” (Prayer of St. Francis) poem. On behalf of Samson Cree Nation, we thank the creator for another day and spend prayers to the community. May your home fires be blessed and you be given the strength and courage to overcome any struggles you may be faced with.The opportunity for another prayer breakfast is open for any of the four nations to host, please stay posted for the scheduling of this event.