On January 24 and 25, 2015 six boxers from Maskwacis traveled to Whitecourt, Alberta to compete in the sub novice/bronze gloves tournament. Tyrell Foureyes lost in the finals with a split decision, which was a very close bout. He was awarded a bronze medal. Next, Tyrell Crier also had a tough match against an undefeated fighter in which he came short…
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…
Alberta students well be learning more about the history of residential schools, their devastating impact on indigenous people, and residential school survivors. The province announced from kindergarten to grade 12 curriculum will include mandatory content of residential schools and first nation treaties. There is a program to be put in place to ensure all teachers…
The Change it Up! Entrepreneur program is on it’s third cycle, training another group of aspiring entrepreneurs. This hands on training program was designed to increase available support for entrepreneurs. The programs works with each individuals strengths and abilities to assist in developing a business plan with step-by step support. Businesses such as Home Fashion…
On September 27, 2014 Maskwacis Cultural College (MCC) not only celebrated the graduating class of 2014, but also the 40th anniversary of College. MCC was founded in 1974 and the 4 Chiefs serving as founding members were Montana Chief Cecil Currie, Louis Bull Chief Peter Bull, Ermineskin Chief Morris Wolf and Samson Chief Norman Yellowbird.…
Trans Mountain has proposed an expansion of its current 1,150-kilometre pipeline. This line runs between Strathcona County, Alberta and Burnaby, BC. If approved, this pipeline would increase the normal capacity of the system from 300,000 barrels per day to 890,000 barrels per day. In Alberta, this pipeline crosses massive areas within the Treaty 6 territory,…
The 11th Annual FASD Awareness Day event was held at the Howard Buffalo Memorial Canter on September 11, 2014. The FASD coordinator in Samson, Annette Cutknife, plays an active role in raising awareness for FASD. The event consisted of a walk through Samson Cree Nation followed by guest speakers and an FASD Network presentation. A…
I’m Gloria Rogers-Buffalo the FNMI Maskwacis Wahkotowin liaison Graduation Coach at the Wetaskiwin Composite High School. This will be my second year in the Wetaskiwin Composite High School. Students are more familiar with attending the Cree Room on spares and breaks. The students will be learning how to make drums, from some hides that were…