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P 2&3 Symposium

P 4 & 5 Treaty Days

P 6 Celebration

P 8 Band Meeting P 9 AOTC

P 14 Rodeo

P 17 Garden

P 20 Annoucements

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NIPISIHKOPAHKACIMOWINPinawew pisim (May) 2016 VOLUME 5, ISSUE 7 WWW.SAMSONCREE.COM

2016 Economic Development Symposium

This year Samson Economic Development with a

Symposim in exchange for their annual Trade Show. The

Symposium was held at the 4-Nation Arena here in Maskwacis

on May 24 & 25. Economic Development invited two special

guests Mr. Ted Williams, of Rama First Nation in Ontario and

former pro-golfer, and Chief Darcy Bear, White Cap First

Nation in Saskatchewan. We would like to thank these men,

Mr. Williams and Chief Bear, both of whom did so much for

their communities and were willing to come to Maskwacis

and share their stories .

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Topics on the agenda were:

Business Plans, Marketing, Grants, Financing, Stategic & Sales.

Covered by Shelly Anderson and Tony Colabella.

as well as the Mr. Williams and Chief Bear.

The Annual Economic Development Golf Tournament was Held on

Monday, May 23, 2016. There were 9 teams entered

1st Holly Johnson Rattlesnake, Joel Johnson, Kyle Wolfe Dylan Buffalo

2nd Mason Buffalo, Austin Buffalo, Cory Saddleback Sykesong Alexis

3rd Ralph Cattleman, Dennis Buffalo, Clint Rabbit, Denaya Rabbit

KP - Men - Justin Strongman

KP Women - Holly Johnson- Rattlesnake

LD - Men - Cory Saddleback

LD - Women- Holly Johnson-Rattlesnake

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2016 Treaty Days

SCN held Treaty Days on May 19 & 20 in two locations this year.

May 19 : Pigeon Lake Recreation Centre Treaty Days in conjunction with Mimiw

Sakakihkan School Powwow on May 19, 2016.

May 20 : HBMC on May 20, 2016. SCN Celebrated with a Bouncy Castle for the

Kids, Pie Throwing, Hamburgers and Hotdogs for all.

Historical Overview:

At treaty signing, the chiefs and headmen pledged allegiance to the Crown and

agreed to follow the laws of the land. In return, they received a number of promises

such as Education, Assistance in times of famine, A Medicine Chest (HealthCare), and

other social programs. The Crown received the land base to build Western Canada.

The Spirit and Intent of the Treaties are the basis of how we live Today, we still re-

ceive $5. While it buys much less now, the money represents an important link to

our past and reminds us that our Treaties are real

Thank you to all the Volunteers and Membership that made the event a success ...

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On May 16, 2016 several SCN Departments hosted a Community Celebration to address commu-

nity Beautification, Community Growth, Culture, Crime Prevention and Community Safety. There

was a excellent turn-out from community members , as they shared their ideas of a Beautiful and

Safe Community. Anyone interested in joining this Volunteer Committee the next meeting in on

June 8th 2016 in the Legal Support Board Room. We would like to thank Hawk Radio and SCN

Consultation, and the other Departments for their donations.

Samson Celebration AGM

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AOTC

The Spring session of AOTC was held on May 24-26, 2016 at the Tsuu Tina First Nation - Grey Eagle Re-

sort and Casino in Calgary, Alberta. Treaty Chiefs across Alberta attended the assembly along with our

own Chief Kurt Buffalo and the other Maskwacis Chiefs. The topics covered included Education, Water,

MMIW, Transparency Act - Bill C-27, FNIHB, UNDRIP, Language, TRC- Calls to Action

AFN National Chief - Perry Bellegarde and Regional Chief - Craig Makinaw were both in attendance. They

provided verbal updates. AFN Alberta Regional Chief provided written reports and briefs on intergov-

ernmental / parliamentary business and issues, as well as legal updates on national issues that impact

on Indigenous peoples. Also mention these important dates:

AFN Chiefs Committee on Climate Change & the Environment (NEW) - Tentative for

June 3rd, 2016.

AFN Chiefs Committee on Health (CCoH) meeting - June 6-8, 2016 at Ottawa.

AFN Annual General Assembly – July 12-14, 2106 at Niagara Falls, ON.

AFN Youth Summit – July 10, 2016 at Niagara Falls, ON.

Conference of the Parties (COP22) November 7 – 18, 2016 in Morocco

The Minister of Indigenous Affairs - Dr Carolyn Bennett attended the Alberta Assembly for the First time .

Also in attendance was the Alberta Minister of Indigenous Relations - Richard Feehan who also touched

on the issues of FN Education, Climate Change Funding, Child and Family Services. Minister Feehan

made a commitment to the Chiefs in Assembly to the possibility of a Reconciliation Commission,

Secretariat or Commissioner and also introduced 5 million Dollar initiative for working with first Nations.

Dr. Willie Littlechild also made the announcement that Maskwacis Cree (Samson, Montana, Ermineskin

and Louis Bull) declared their Official Language is CREE

OPEN BAND MEETING

JUNE 1ST, 2016

@ H.B.M.C

FINANCE BUDGET/

AUDIT PRESENTATION

10AM- 12PM

LUNCH TO BE PROVIDED

CONSULTATION PRESENTATION

1PM-3PM Consultation Contact Info: 780-585-3793 Kaylyn Buffalo- ext.250 -Dean Louis -Kyra Northwest- ext.130 -Jonathon Johnson- ext.187

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National Indian Brotherhood Trust Fund

DEADLINE for individual applications to National Indian Brotherhood Trust Fund is

June 24, 2016 5:00pm (EST) or 3:00 pm (Alberta Time)

Individual applications for healing programs aimed at healing, reconciliation and

knowledge building.

Visit the Website at http://www.nibtrust.ca

MCC - HONOURING AND MEMORIAL TRIBUTE OF DR. FRED CARNEW PH.D, June 3, 2016

SAMSON NEA HIGH SCHOOL THEATRE

ATTENTION FORMER GRADUATES/STUDENTS OF MASKWACIS CULTURAL COLLEGE....WE INVITE YOU TO ATTEND

A MEMORIAL TRIBUTE HONOURING THE LIFE AND MEMORY OF THE LATE DR. FRED CARNEW...WHO MENTORED

AND TAUGHT MANY, MANY STUDENTS THROUGHOUT HIS YEARS @ MCC....WE HOPE YOU SAVE THE DATE. THERE

WILL BE A SPECIAL MOMENT SET ASIDE TO PAY YOUR RESPECTS TO HIS FAMILY WHO WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE....

AS WELL AS MANY DEAR FRIENDS, COLLEAGUES AND GRADUATES

A.G.E.N.D.A.

12:00 P.M. LIGHT LUNCH TO BE SERVED

12:45 P.M. GRAND ENTRY OF MCC FACULTY, FOUR NATION LEADERS, GRADUATES AND FORMER COLLEAGUES

HONOUR SONG BY DRUM GROUP

1:00 P.M. MC BRUCE CUTKNIFE - WELCOME ADDRESS

1:10 - ELDER ADDRESS

1:15 - MCC BOARD ADDRESS

1:20 - FOUR NATION LEADERSHIP ADDRESS

1:25 - MCC FORMER GRADUATE ADDRESS

1:30 - VIDEO TRIBUTE

1:45 - SONG

1:50 - GIFTING AND MOMENT OF SILENCE

2:00 - DR. FRED CARNEW FAMILY - CLOSING COMMENTS

June 3, 2016

10:00 - 3:00 pm

Come out and Clean-up your loved ones Graves

Lunch Will Be Provided

For More information contact Debra Buffalo - 780-585-2224

Cynthia Swampy - 780-312-8463

Cleaning Tools and Supplies will be Provided

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Community Garden

The Samson Community Garden is located beside the 4 Nations Arena.

Volunteer your time and gardening skills towards this project and you will be

able to share in whatever the garden produces. Which is the goal of the project.

The planting has been done, but the general upkeep, watering and weeding has

to be taken care of until the garden produces and is ready for harvesting



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May 11 - Mason Spence

May 17 - Barry Swampy

May 21 - Tayleigh Desjarlais

May 23 - Barry White

Leland Swampy

Joyce & Beryl Swampy

Bailey Swampy

May 30 - Loren Dejarlais

June 4 - Lisa Thom - from Len & Jen

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K -4 Last Day - June 10

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