In August 2015 remains were discovered near Viking, Alberta. The remains were studied and analysed by a member of the Forensics and Archaeological Divisions from the University of Alberta, they discovered that the remains belonged to a 16 – 22 years old Female of First Nations decent and dated the remains to the early 1700’s…
The Samson Cree Nation hosted a Veteran’s Powwow on November 11, 2015. there was approximately 350 plus dancers, 14 drums and singers from Alberta and Saskatchewan in attendance. We were honored with the presence of SCN Chief Kurt Buffalo,Grand Chief Steve Courtoreille of Treaty 8, AFN Regional Chief Craig Makinaw, Chief Randy Ermineskin and MP…
The Official Maskwacis Remembrance Day Ceremony was held at the Maskwacis Cenotaph on Wednesday November 11, 2015 at 11:00 am. It began with a Honour Processional March to the Cenotaph accompanied with a Drum and Singers from Northern Cree, The SCN Elementary School children sang “O Kanata” in Cree, The attending Chiefs pay Tribute to…
On October 16, 2015 The Samson Consultation Department received a In-Kind Office Donation from AltaLink Energy Company, the donation consisted of 4 laptops, 3 GIS trackers, and 3 boxes of Office Binders and Office trays. The computer donation is a result of AltaLink’s partnership with the Electronic Recycling Association (ERA), a non-profit organization founded in…
Peace Hills Trust held their 33rd Annual Art Contest: The Art Show and Gala was held on October 22, 2015 in Edmonton and the winners were announced. 9 & Under Catagory – 1st Place Winner – “Our World” – Nia Donald, 2nd Place Winner – “Untitled” – Nesta Bailey. 3rd Place Winner – “Dance Family”…
Alberta Transportation and 13 members of their staff from the Edmonton, Red Deer and Ponoka areas came out to visit the Samson Cree Nation Walking Trail. The visit was an opportunity for Alberta Transportation and staff to take a look at their contributions to the final product of a constructed trail. Amongst the visitors were…
The Wetaskiwin and District Heritage Museum – Women of Aspenland acknowledges and celebrates the life of the Late Florence Buffalo (Red Pheasant Woman) on October 17, 2015. The Woman of Aspenland is a documentation and exhibit project. Its purpose is to tell and preserve the stories of women in our communities who represent something about…
Samson Cree Nation will be hosting a Veterans Traditional Powwow on Wednesday November 11, 2015