Nipisihkopahk Acimowin

P 2 Message from the Chairperson

P 4&5 2015 Powwow Winners

P 6 2015 Parade

P 7 2015 Handgame Winners

P 8 SCN Daycare Graduation

P 9 5K & 10K Winners

P 10 2015 Golf Tournament Winners

P 11 Peace Hills Insurance Ad.

P 13 Kinohtenehiyawan ci

P 14 Birthday Greetings & Community Announcements

Inside this issue...

NIPISIHKOPAHKACIMOWINOHPAHO-PISIM (AUGUST) 2015 VOLUME 4, ISSUE 12 WWW.SAMSONCREE.COM

Samson Cree Nation 2015 Annual Celebrations

Hundreds of people from far and wide attended the Samson Cree Nation 2015 Celebrations with the annual pow wow, slow pitch ball games, golf tournament, 5k & 10k run, handgames, and the princess Pageant. This years annual powwow had well over 800 contestants from tiny tot’s to golden age. Thank you to the MC’s Reuben Littlehead, Elmer Rattlesnake, Hal Eagletail, & Kistew Muskwa for host-ing such an awesome event, and for everyone that had help with each category, thank you all and job well done. A special thank you too all the donations that Samson had received, the following sponsor’s are: A-1 Food Catering, Bear Paw Pawn, Bentall Kennedy, Canadian Natural Resource’s LTD. Clay A. Anderson Prof. Corp. Denham Inn - Best Western, Discount Pawn, Gas Alberta Energy, J Zech-ner Associates, Kinder Morgan, MLT, Peace Hills General Insurance & Peace Hills Trust, Rae & Co, Ralcomm, Samson Management, SETF, TransAlta, and Wetaski-win Value Drug Mart. For more information regarding the celebration you can contact the coordinator for each event with the following; Slow Pitch - Darryl Montour (780)361-7629, Parade - Charmaine Crane (780)335-4132, Golf Tourna-ment - Mario Swampy (780) 312-6677, 5k & 10k Run - Kacey Yellowbird (780)585-3012, Handgames - Dorothy Simon (780)352-1144, the Princess Pageant - Thelia Saddleback (780)360-9611, Specials - Maureen Buffalo (780)360-4552, Conces-sions - Angela Bull-Boysis at [email protected] and/or the Chairperson - Councillor Holly Johnson-Rattlesnake (780)361-4939 or [email protected].

Powwow, Parade, Handgames, 5K & 10K Run, Golf Tournament results...

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Message from the ChairpersonAs the Chairperson of the pow wow, I want to first of all thank the Creator for a successful powwow. I am pleased to announce that there has been an overwhelming amount of compliments that have neen received and I want to thank the “team” that pulled off a successful celebration. I have an awesome group of people that are assigned tasks at the powwow and each does their jobs to the fullest; very grateful for that. Cecil Crier with protocol and ceremony, Marlene Green with fundraising, Maureen Buffalo with clerical, administration and initiations, Clayton Bruno with security, Patrick Buffalo and Shannon Buffalo with special competitions, Ordell Saddleback with wood and championship jackets. We also had Dorothy Simon with handgames, Darryl Mon-tour with slo-pitch, Kacey Yellowbird with 5k & 10k run, Charmiane Crane with parade, Lorna Bull-Rain with the Elders tent, Mario Swampy with golf; finally keep your eyes open for hockey which was postponed but will still be an event in the near future. Last but not least Debra Buffalo and the Community Initiatives Group, they are such an awesome group of workers who assisted in the preparations of facility, and where available throughout the weekend for odd tasks. It would be selfish for me to take all credit for the success of the event but these individuals all had a role and responsiblility in the process and did an awesome job! In addition, I want to provide a brief synopsis of how monies is received and expended. Yes, Samson with FNDF (First Nation Development Fund; Gaming Funds) provide the powwow with a cushion of funding. Bingo operates all year round to fund the main amenities at the powwow (toilets, lights, water, protocols and give-away). The prizes that are distributed come from donations from Peace Hills General Insurance, Peace Hills Trust, Samson Management, industry partners and businesses in Wetaskiwin. Which I greatly appreciate, and cannot thank enough. With that, I am available if you have any concerns.Ekosi Pitama..Ninanaskomon..Councillor Holly Johnson-Rattlesnake

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Samson Cree Nation 2015 Pow Wow Winners

Junior Girl’s Fancy1st - Ryley Hunter2nd - Taley Fineday3rd - Breanne Tootoosis4th - Kee-Ala Wasley5th - Kaesyn Bear

Junior Girl’s Jingle1st - Kaylle Nepoose2nd - Daisynae Labelle3rd - Joshepine Painted Stone4th - Terrisha Lewis5th - Tashina Green

Junior Girl’s Traditional1st - Nizhoni White2nd - Autum Raine3rd - Sophie Rowan4th - Hayden Laroque5th - Phadra Littlechild

Junior Boy’s Fancy1st - Dasan Scholfield2nd - Elijah Halfe3rd - Dawson Gamble4th - Nathan Littlechild5th - Kalen Scalplock

Junior Boy’s Grass1st - Kian Littlechild2nf - Jaesa Moonias3rd Kihew Lee4th - Jerae Raine5th - Reyez Rowan

Junior Boy’s Traditional1st - Matayaz Mark2nd - Jaden Wesley3rd - Tristian Carter4th - Adam Raine5th - Ezeikl Deschamps

Junior Boy’s Chicken1st - Ryan Cross2nd - Seemis Scabbyrobe3rd - Ansen Eagletail4th - Dreyson Roasting5th - Charlen Favel

Teen Girl’s Fancy1st - Jayda Gadwa2nd - Aislin Whitstone3rd - Anika Dechamps4th - Naomi Stewart5th - Kalija Ward

Teen Girl’s Jingle1st - Tia Wood2nd - Janessa Gadwa3rd - Shandiin Moreno4th - Morning Sky Dreaver5th - Jazara Littlewolf

Teen Girl’s Traditional1st - Askiw Roan2nd - Carlie Nepoose3rd - Tatyannah Bull4th - Jonyia Littlewolfe5th - Taelyn Bird

Teen Boy’s Fancy1st - Sonny Littlehead2nd - Darrell Brertton3rd - Triston Rattlesnake4th - Tyler Yazzie5th - Daniel Schofield

Teen Boy’s Grass1st - Brandon Bwgay2nd - Marlon House3rd - Shane Burnstick4th - Joshua Quilt5th - Tryston Ward

Teen Boy’s Traditional1st - Ruben Littlehead Jr.2nd - Ty Carter3rd - Takota Stonechild4th - Sikoya Scabbyrobe5th - Nakia Cloud

Teen Boy’s Chicken1st - Waylon Mistickokat2nd - Ocean Rain3rd - Farron Rattlesnake4th - Isaiah Dayzie5th - Bryson Deschamps

Jr. Women’s Fancy1st - Desirae Redhouse2nd - Trish Albert3rd - Tishanna Baptiste4th - Urseloria Walsey5th - Nadine Obey

Jr. Women’s Jingle1st - Cyrina Bull2nd - Kendra Red House3rd - Elissa Gadwa4th - Osa Roan5th - Chayla Delorme

Jr. Women’s Traditional1st - Celeste Mcgurk2nd - Torry Eaglespeaker3rd - Kayla Watchmaker4th - Alanise Wildman5th - Carly Larocque

Jr. Men’s Fancy1st - Jesse Sisk The 3rd2nd - Navarone Smallboy3rd - Marcus Pahtaykan4th - Paul Smallboy5th - Aaron Watchmaker


Jr. Men’s Grass1st - Junior Waskiwitch2nd - Colin Smallboy3rd - Malin Meguinis4th - Brannon Wadsworth5th - Nathan Mcguinis

Jr. Men’s Traditional1st - Josh Atcheynum2nd - Darris Wacanta3rd - Tarron Wesley4th Quinton Duran5th - Andrew Peeaychew

Jr. Men’s Chicken1st - Lance Mcnabb2nd - Colin Raine3rd - Garry Bull4th - Punky Daniels5th - Christon Ka Quilts

Sr Women’s Fancy1st - Josette Wahwasuck2nd - Kenisha Roan3rd - Selina Smallboy4th - Roberta Kakinoosit5th - Suzette Bull

Sr Women’s Jingle1st - Melissa Wuttunee2nd - Candace Chief Scabbyrobe3rd - Henrietta Magurk4th - Jennifer Bird5th - Sophie White

Sr Women’s Traditional1st - Deanna Ledoux2nd - Raylene Hunter3rd - Julie Ann Yellowbird4th - Charity Nepoose5th - Corrine Cardinal

Sr Men’s Fancy1st - Douglas Scholfield2nd - Amoz Yazzie3rd - Nolan Smallboy4th - Lydall Yazzie5th - Lenny Halfe

Sr Men’s Grass1st - Lazz Roan2nd - Eugene Rowan3rd - Aaron Daniels4th - Steve Watchmaker5th - Leroy Whitstone

Sr. Men’s Traditional1st - Bobby Hunter2nd - Ardell Scalplock3rd - Charlie Favel4th - Trevor Quinney5th - Dougie

Sr Men’s Chicken1st - Sheldon Scalplock2nd - Rod Atcheynum3rd - Jody Littlechild4th - Richard Pacheco5th - Clodie Bull

Women’s Golden Age1st - Gina Redhouse2nd - Sharon Baptiste3rd - Myrna Yellowbird4th - Karen Littlechild5th - Julie Cryer

Men’s Golden Age1st - Dennis Francis2nd - Cecil Nepoose3rd - Kenny Roan4th - Melvin Nadeau5th - Jerome Redhouse

Samson Cree Nation 2015 Pow Wow Winners

Initiation for Iskwesis Dance Group

Neveah SamsonKiara Buffalo-CraneTelly SoosayClareva JohnsonKaydence BuffaloKimowan GreenIyisha BuffaloWilma Dale-LightingKrystal LightingDaneils PottsCheylynn OmeasooMarzena SoosayTerrace BuffaloAnika DeschampsChey RattlesnakeAva BaptisteDaylon Buffalo

Drummers: Iron Nation

Elders: Verna LittlepoplarPeter Johnson

Special Thank you too all that help


2015 Parade

This years 2015 Parade started off with bike decorating at the Samson Bingo Hall with 55 youth in total riding in the parade. Competition was at 11:00 am with prize’s in each categories for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd. Parade winners as follows:Commercial - 1st place SML-Maskeptoon, 2nd place SML-Real Estate, 3rd place KTL GamesNon-commercial - 1st place Samson Daycare, 2nd place Maskwacis Life Line, 3rd place Samson RecreationHorse and Rider/Wagon - 1st place Walking in Spirit, 2nd place Buffalo Ranch, 3rd place Randy A-YoungmanAdult Individual - 1st place Lucinda Minde, 2nd place Mary Potts, 3rd place Maskwacis CadetsAutomobiles - 1st place Crane Iron Engery Services, 2nd place Larron Northwest, 3rd place SML-MaskeptoonChildren - 1st place Iskwesis Dance Group 2nd place SYSD Bikers


2015 Hand Games

2015 Samson Hand Game Winners

Champions 2nd Place

Esther Makinaw

Justine Trottier

Lucinda Minde Annie

Cryer Isabelle Swan

Francine Moonias Tammy

Moonias

Tracy Lee Jolaine

Lee Sandy Brown

$6000.00 and Championship Jackets $4000.00 and Jackets


5k & 10 k Run WinnersTotal of 74 participants, 28 of which were youth ages 17 and under. We had 4 participants 60+

Junior Category1st - Ziggy Kewetin-Smith 24:042nd - Talijeh Manybears (Kaini) 25:083rd - Syris Soosay 28:234th - Naslund Ermineskin 30:34

Female 18- - 35 5K1st - Lannie Houle 23:082nd - Alison Buffalo3rd - Karly Bruno

Female 18 - 35 10K1st - Desirae Redhouse (Arizona) 55:202nd - Glinis Buffalo 56:313rd - Kendra Redhouse (Arizona) 57:49

Female 36+ 5K1st - Sharon Seright 29:092nd - Claudine Buffalo 30:373rd - Lise Frigault 30:55

Male 18 - 35 5K1st - Joby Raine 19:542nd - Taylor Bull 22:193rd - Adam Buffalo 29:35

Male 18 - 35 10K1st - Rilee Manybears (Kainai) 41:392nd - Josh Larocque 48:143rd - Marcus Pahtayken 48:41

Male 36+ 5K1st - Larson Yellowbird 21:172nd - Bobby Hunter 22:343rd - Les Crier 23:58


5k & 10k Run

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Samson 2015 Golf Tournament Samson Open 2015 Scoring...LADIES CH1st - Skye Alexis2nd - Daryl Nepoose3rd - Paulina Johnson

Ladies 1st1st - Jennifer Paul2nd - Loretta Bearhead3rd - Jenn Nepoose

Ladies SR.1st - Elly Cadieux2nd - Daphne Alexis 3rd - Pat Swampy

Mens CH1st - Mitch Fox2nd - Jerry Christianson3rd - Mitch Buffalo

Mens 1st1st playoff - Carter Yellowbird2nd - Leonard Buffalo3rd - Joel Johnson3rd - Brad Potts

Mens 2nd1st - James Bull2nd - Gavin Bearhead3rd - Dewey Rain

Mens 3rd1st split - Joel Rain1st split - Brett Larocque3rd - Jackson Rain

Mens SR CH1st - Peter Wolfe2nd - James Steinhauer3rd - KC Bird

Mens SR 1st1st - Mike Cutknife2nd - Bobby Ward3rd - Harper Potts

Super SR.1st - Dennis Moosewah2nd - John Belcourt3rd - Max Yellowbird

Total Score160161194










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The Special Projects Fund is an initiative created by the Peace Hills Insurance Board of Directors to provide financial sup-port to community projects that will directly benefit the members of the Samson Cree Nation.

Each year Peace Hills Insurance will set aside up to $100,000 to fund Samson Cree Nation Special Projects.

If you have a project that you would like Peace Hills Insurance to consider supporting, and it directly benefits the Samson Cree Nation community, please contact Debi Corden at [email protected] for an application form. The application

deadline is September 30, 2015, and only completed applications will be considered.

Funding can be awarded to one or more projects each year and funds will be disbursed according to the application guidelines.

In the next issue of Nipisihkopahk Acimowin look for another update on the many ways Peace Hills General Insurance is involved in your community.

Samson Daycare GraduationCongratulations to this years Daycare’s graduates that are heading on to Grade 1. The ceremony opened with a prayer, with lunch to follow. All the graduates re-ceived a back to school bag with their certificates end-ing with a mini round dance and closing remarks from Manager Marcia. Thank You Daycare staff and Manager for all that you do for taking care of each and everyone that comes through those doors. Heres the list of grad-uates: Judah Bruno, Baillie Buffalo, Kiara Buffalo-Crane, Gillian Cutknife-Ellen, Raiden Eagle, Adrein Foureyes, & Natalia Mejia

Missing: Dezerae Crane-Saddleback, Jadacee Four-eyes, Ashton John, Micha Littlepopular-Crane, & Day-son Stoyka-Walkingbear

“You already possess everything necessary to become great”

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ACIMOWINSamson Cree Nation’s NewsletterTavis Buffalo- Newsletter Editor/Communications Assistant(P) 780-585-3793 ext. 266(F) [email protected]

Aug. 18: Happy 13th Birthday Laurelle Louis, coming from mom & dad, Jenelle & Colin Littlechild, your 4 crazy Louis-Littlechild brothers, Alaric, Cloin jr, Samual, & Jerelle :)Aug. 19: Happy Birthday Adrienne “Pepci” Simon from brother Jon JohnsonAug. 26: Happy Birthday Harley Simon from nephew Jon JohnsonAug. 28: Happy Birthday Branson Moonias coming from SCN Daycare Staff and friendsAug. 30: Happy Birthday Garrett Baptiste from uncle Jon Johnson

Birthday Greetings

Samson Day CareWe are accepting registration, we do have spaces available for 6 months to 5 yrs old. If you are planning on

returning your children to Daycare, you must have a credit on your account.Reminders please label all your child(ren)’s belongings.

Community AnnouncementsSept. 7: Office Closure (Stat Holiday)

First Day of School August 31, 2015 for all Samson Cree Nation

Schools

Hobbema TransportationPlease have form completed with the correct information: Name, Birth Date, School, Hse # etc. Completed forms

handed in before Oct. 1/15 will be enter in a draw to win a flat screen t.v. Forms can be picked up at the schools, N.E.A, and Facebook page. Forms can

be handed in by;Fax: 403-783-5068

Email: [email protected] by phone:

780-585-2424/403-783-5259

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