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ONOTCHITO-PISIMSEPTEMBER 2012

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2012 Samson Cree Nation Celebration ResultsPAGE 5 and 6

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CONTENTSArchivesChaos and CourageThe HUBCommunity spirit in Samson2012 Samson Cree Nation Celebration ResultsECD GraduatesHealthy Families Calendar of EventsYouth & Sport Calendar of EventsLetter from the EditorNoticeSafety Ticket TrainingKCWS Alternate Care ProgramHappy BirthdayCommunity Announcements

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ArchivesThis Month in...

...1876: Treaty #6 signed between the Plain, Wood Cree and Queen Victoria at Central Alberta and Central Saskatchewan.

...1896: Crees deported by United States, 523 Indians Deported.

...1987: Grand opening of Hobbema Indian Health Services is held.

...1991: The United Nations meeting of experts met at Nuuk, Greenland. They recognized that indigenous people are historically self-governing with their own languages, cultures, laws and traditions.

Samson Cree Nation would like to thank all of our valued sponsors that donated to the 2012 Samson Cree Nation Celebration, what a success! Nation members and visitors have enjoyed our annual cele-bration including the parade, golf tournament, hockey tournament, slo-pitch tournament, rodeo, hand games and pow wow. We have gotten plenty of positive feedback on this years celebration!On behalf of the Samson Cree Nation Planning Committees, I want to extend a heart-felt thank you for your sponsorship to making these events so successful. Your generous contributions helped make our celebration a reality.Please know that partnerships with our sponsors are vital. You are truly appreciated. All the advertise-ments in this months issue are the many sponsors for the 2012 Celebrations.

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Chaos and Courage

Chaos and Courage is a 6 episode series that will be broadcast on APTN in 2013. The series is about ab-original, female frontline emergency workers. They are the police, firefighters, ambulance, search & rescue and critical incident women who protect the communities they serve. They’re not just emergen-

cy workers, they are mothers, wives, mentors and role mod-els. They are all women with big hearts, car-ing about and protecting the people of the communities they live in and do they have stories to tell. The programs are entertaining, informative and in some cases, funny or sad. It all makes for some very enjoyable viewing.

Attention: ASHLEY MACKENZIE-BULLTAKE NOTICE that ALBERTA HEALTH SERVICES (the “Applicant”) through their solicitor, Field LLP, 2000, 10235-101 Street, Edmonton, AB, T5J 3G1 has is-sued an Application in the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta, Judicial Centre of Edmonton, Action Number 0503-20497 (the “Action”). You are not currently a party to the Action, but Alberta Health Services is making the Application to seek the pro-duction of a portion of your health records from the Wetaskiwin Hospital and Care Centre.

The grounds for making this request are stated in the Application, a copy of which will be mailed to you upon request to the Applicant’s solicitors, Field LLP. If you wish to respond to this Applica-tion, you should immediately contact Mr. Marc Yu at (780) 643-8767. If within 20 days of this publica-tion you fail to contact Mr. Yu, the Applicant may proceed with the Application without providing you with further notice. As a result of the Appli-cant’s inability to effect personal service upon you, the Court ordered substitutional service upon you by this publication.

Big League Sports (Troy Lutz)

10015 - 168 StreetEdmonton, Alberta

(780) 990-1010

Chester’s ChickenAvailable in store at

Cree ConvenienceDerek & Cody Bruno

Paul McLauchlinWorking for the

Communities within the

communities we serve!

Spot Free Cleaning

ATCO Electric10035 - 105 Street NW

Edmonton, AB

The Pipestone Pain Centre

Hewko D J Dr Chiro-practor

5004 51 AvenueWetaskiwin, AB T9A

0V1(780) 352-0200

Lucky DollarCome & visit Lucky Dollar Jim & StaffAlways there for the community!(780) 585-3755

Bakers Funeral Home

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The HUBSamson Cree Nation has adopted a system that is designed to collectively support at risk community members. Every department, service and program from Education to the RCMP, including outside agen-cies, such as probations, Maskwacis Counseling and Young Spirit Winds has been invited to join this team to work together for the health and benefit of our community. The HUB is currently an active system in Prince Albert, SK and the crime rates within their communities have dropped considerably since the HUB has been ac-tive. Managers, Directors and Council members from Samson Cree Nation have traveled to Prince Albert, SK to witness the HUB in action and have brought the principals back to administer within Samson Cree Nation with the hopes of spreading into a 4 Nations initiative. The principals of the HUB begin with breaking down the silos that each department, program and service has become so accustomed to working within. How

it works is, when a concern is brought to the HUB each representative at the table shares resources and information to effectively redirect towards a suitable conclusion. For example, if a teacher notices that a particular stu-dent is behaving out of the norm for his or her char-acter and may be absent more than usual, the repre-sentative from education would bring this concern to the HUB. From there other representatives of the HUB team may have more information to share that would lead to an effective action plan that is in the best interest of the student. The student is then put into the HUB database and a follow up is done down the road to ensure the student received the neces-sary assistance. This process can be applied to any concern within the community from education, to housing, to socio-economic. It is time we work together for the bet-terment of our people. The HUB is expected to be implemented in Samson this month.

Peace Hills General Insurance

Suite 300-10709Jasper Ave NWEdmonton, AB (780) 424-3986

Cree ConvenienceLocated in Samson

MallOpen Late to serve

you Great!Derek & Cody

Bruno

ATCO Pipelines7210 - 42 Street SW

Edmonton, AB (780) 420 8033

MixcorLeduc


Community spirit in SamsonThis years Economic Development Yard and Garden contest awarded 8 residents for their hard work and dedication. Councillor Larron Northwest spoke at the award presentation, congratulating the winners and encouraging other to keep their yards clean. “It instills pride in our Nation” says Councillor Northwest, he hopes to see a ripple effect occur and have more people enter the contest next year and even more in the years to follow.

Country Yard Winners Town-Cite Yard Winners

First PlaceRaymond & Alice

Crane

Second PlaceDanny Buffalo

Third PlaceMurray Harper

Potts

Forth PlaceIrene Lightning

Forth PlaceRoxanne Johnson

Third PlaceErnestine Northwest

Second PlaceTheresia Boysis

First PlaceHarriette Baptiste

Dollarama3725 56 St

Wetaskiwin, AB (780) 352-6524

Source For Sports4725 - 50 Ave.

Wetaskiwin, AB(780) 352-0173

Samson Management Ltd.Hobbema Alberta

(780)585-2468

Parkland A.G. & Auto Service Inc.

Wetaskiwin Alberta(780)352-7673

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2012 SAMSON CREE NATION CELEBRATION RESULTSPOW WOW RESULTSJr Girls Traditional1. Carly Nepoose2. Tealyn Brid3. Danielle Mackinaw4. Janis Roan5. Lenei BaheJr Girls Jingle1. Noralee Scalplock2. Anika Two Young Men3. Misty Dawn Bird4. Keena Faithful5. Kiyanna ChiefJr Girls Fancy1. Morningstar Roberts2. Layla Buffalo3. Micayla Silas4. Anika Deschamps5. Tylee Firstrider

Jr Womens Traditional1. Kristal Bigsky2. Cheryl Iron3. Marika Poucette4. Stephanie Burnstick5. Torri EaglespeakerJr Womens Jingle1. Celeste McGurk2. Parcia Prince3. Joni Swiftwolf4. Tiora Rider5. Megan BullJr Womens Fancy1. Urseloria Kanuho2. Michelle Whitecalf3. T’ata Roberts4. Tishanna Baptiste5. Mika Snow

Teen Girls Traditional1. Jayla Iron2. Khadijah Meeches3.Tenesha Daniels4. Quinn Weaseltail5. Paan Pai RobertsTeen Girls Jingle1. De Zirae Tootoosis2. Kaira Daniels3. Mea Lan4. Kristen Cutknife5. Lauren McnabbTeen Girls Fancy1. Nicole Larsen2. Symone Paskemin3. Caralee Nepoose4. Madison Baptiste5. Heaven Bull- Waskewitch

Jr Boys Traditional1. Jirayr Zorthian2. Anthony Cree3. Darren Bird4. Jeice Strawberry Bird5. Storm MackinawJr Boys Grass1. Laz Nepoose2. Armen Smallboy3. Chance Roan4. Kodan Smallboy5. Nolan TwinsJr Boys Chicken1. Ocean Rain2. Keenan Salter3. Isaiah Deschamps4. Agustus Calfrobe5. Zachery JohnsonJr Boys Fancy1. Tyler Yazzie2. Kyce Iron3. Jaroon Gadwa4. Cerral Samllboy5. Karlene Scalplock

Jr Mens Traditional1. Justus Cree2. Buck Wallahee3. Nathan Chasing Horse4. Moses Carrier5. Devan KiknoswayJr Mens Grass1. Trae Littlesky2. Mason McGurk3. Kirk Chief4. Bryson Rabbit Lonechild5. Mario HawleyJr Mens Chicken1. Nelson Baker2. Colin Raine3. Jamon Paskemin4. Lee Goodman Jr.5. Charlie Favel Jr. Jr Mens Fancy1. Quanah Henry2. Nigel Skyler3. Gary Olney4. Tyson Draper5. Nolan Smallboy

Teen Boys Traditional1. Marty House2. Alan Littlestar3. Lelane Frank4. Jared Pahtayken5. Wilbert RowanTeen Boys Grass1. Dale Gadwa2. Therion Paskemin3. Brandon Raine4. Miles Sutherland5. Marlon HouseTeen Boys Chicken1. Punky Daniels 2. Ferran Rattlesnake3. Denzel Rattlesnake4. Chance White5. Gavin BegayTeen Boys Fancy1. Lance Yazzie2. Mitchell Baker3. Paul Jr Smallboy4. Marvin Calfrobe5. Asa King


Men’s Golden Age 1. Cecil Nepoose2. Tony Blackwater3. Peter Johnson4. Raymond Tootoosis

Men’s Buckskin1. Kelly Goodeagle2. Arnold Pelly3. Michael Meguinis4. Alvin Manitopyes5. Robin Sims

Princess Pageant WinnersTiny Tot: Francis RowanJr Princess: Tyleigh BuffaloSr Princess: Jade Northwest

Warrior: Kayne Buffalo

Sr Womens Traditional1. Dee Ladoux2. Sekwun Ahenekew3. Anne Marie Tacan4. Karla Iron5. Shirley Anne KingSr Womens Jingle1. Paula Weaselhead2. Hanrietta McGurk3. Michelle Sanderson4. Jennifer Bird5. Rebecca RobertsSr Womens Fancy1. Selina Smallboy2. Kenish Roan3. Melissa Purcell

Sr Mens Traditional1. Donny Rain2. Charlie Favel3. Charlie King4. Telly Raine5. Stephen BuffaloSr Mens Grass1. Randall Paskemin2. Jeff Downing3. Aaron Daniels4. Steve Watchmaker5. Les StonechildSr Mens Chicken1. Brian Inaskewitch2. Rob Littlechild3. Lorne Smallboy4. Ron Watchmaker5. Trevor EagleSr Mens Fancy1. Amos Yazzie2. Wayne Silas3. George Abeyta4. Michael Roberts5. Jason Whiehouse

Hockey1. Cobras2. Young Guns

RodeoBull Riding1. Branson Baptiste2. Cameron Bruised Head3. Travis MaguireBareback1. Cameron Bruised Head2. Orville Memnook3. Keith Beaver BonesSaddle Bronc1. Smiley Whiteman2. Seth Fenner3. Doug FitzgeraldSteer Wrestling1. Nolan Conway2. Jon Wells3. Rian ConwayJr Barrel Racing1. Charmayne Pickens2. Lita Crawler3. Fallyn Creighton

Tie Down Roping1. Nolan Conway2. J.C Crowley3. Jr Clarence WesleySr Team Roping1. Frid England/ Buzz Augare2. Frid England/ Beaver Bird3. Eugene Creighton/ Gus VaileSr Breakaway1. Tom Dixon2. Rudy Mclean3. Lawrence CrawlerLadies Breakaway1. Sammy Jo Bird2. Katelin Conway3. Coleen CrawlerLadies Barrel Racing1. Cindy Mussell2. Lacey Bish3. Brittany Bird

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Jr Breakaway1. Dustin Bears Paw2. Jesse Chase3. Tristin DixonJr Barrel Racing1. Charmayne Pickens2. Lita Crawler3. Fallyn CreightonJr Steer Riding1. William Pooyak2. Blake Jackson3. Ricky Lee Jackson

Women’s Golden Age1. Bee Moosenay2. Clara Rattlesnake

Men’s Combined 1. Peter Jo Olney2. Tommy Draper3. Rolland Smallboy4. Kenny Roan5. Melvin NadeauWomen’s Combined1. Melinda Goodwill2. Elsie Wuttunee3. Sharon Baptiste4. Alvin Manitopyes5. Robin Sims

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CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulation to the following for completing the Early Childhood Development training and thank you to Samson Healthy Families for making the train-ing available in our community.Alicia Cacho-Wolfe, Annette Cutknife, Charle Roan, Kari Brown, Charmaine Yellowbird, Charity Crane, Dena Nepoose, Floyd Baptiste, Janine Lafrance, Lori Potts, Louanne Dennehy, Tenille Omeasoo, Ty Lit-tlechild, Arlene Cattleman, Sheens Brown and Willard Cutknife Jr.

B.P. PlywoodWetaskiwin Alberta

(780)352-4334

City Of WetaskiwinWetaskiwin Alberta

(780)361-4400

Challenge IndustriesCalgary Alberta(780)735-5117Home Building

CentreWetaskiwin Alberta

(780)585-6053

R&A Direct PartsWetaskiwin Alberta

(780)352-3166

Nipisikopahk Education

Authority (NEA)Hobbema Alberta

(780)585-2211

Kasohkowew Child Wellness Society

Hobbema Alberta(780)585-3300

ParCan Developments

Lake Louise Mall

MacPherson, Leslie & Tyerman (MLT),

LLP - Calgary(403)693-4300

TransAltaCalgary Alberta(403)267-7110

Aboriginal Indian Investment Corporation

Samson OpenMen’s Champion: Mitch FoxWomen’s Champion: Daryl-Lynn NepooseSenior Men: James SteinhauerSenior Ladies: Elly CadieuxSuper Senior Men: Rupert Arcand

Slo-PitchA side Champs: 1. Native Dynasty 2. Rock StarsB side Champs: 1. Flying High 2. ErmiesMale MVP: Caycee LittlechildFemale MVP: Leila Cunningham

RESULTS CONTINUED..Discount Dave’s

With over 20+ years as Community Service

Providerwe are the oldest Pawn

Shop in Town 4720 Street Wetaski-

win, AB T9A 2Z4(780) 352-6101

United Cycle7620 Gateway Boule-vard Northwest Ed-monton, AB T6E 4Z8

(780) 433-1181Spirit Pipelines

Wetaskiwin, AB T9A(780) 352-7305

Burger BaronBest Burgers in

Hobbema!Eat in or Take out!

(780) 585-3773Boston Pizza

Dine in or Take out - it’s time for Boston

Pizza!Dave and Staff

Wetaskiwin Co-opWetaskiwin Alberta

(780)352-9121

Wingate Inn Edmonton West

18220 - 100 AvenueEdmonton, Alberta

(780) 443-1000

Wetaskiwin Nut And Bolt

Wetaskiwin Alberta(780)352-6121


MDM Foundation - JULMAC Contracting

“A solid foundation is al-ways a good start”

“A concrete solution”Bus: (780) 466- 14508059 Coronet Road

Edmonton, AB

Pawnderosa Pawn“Youth Sponsorship is

our Priority - GoodBusiness & Good

Friends”5701 39A Avenue

Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 2Z4(780) 352-6666

Super Bucks PawnSuper Deals for Super

People!5415 36 Avenue

Wetaskiwin, AB T9A3C7(780) 352-5241

Bear Paw Pawn“Your One Stop Pow-

wow Shop”RR 3 Stn Main

Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 1X1(780) 352-6686

Discount PawnWe are here for you when you need us!

4720 57 StreetWetaskiwin, AB T9A2B7

(780) 352 6222

Contact Healthy Families780-585-2254

or fax 780-585-2234

Contact Parents Place780-585-3622

or fax 780-585-3602

Prenatal Driver:Caroline Lightning

STAT HOLIDAYOffice Closed Prenatal Class 6 - 8pm

Prenatal Class 6 - 8pm

Prenatal Class 6 - 8pm

FASD Awareness DayWalk/Mini Round dance

COUPON DAY

INFORMATIONALFamily Justice Circles

(Coupon Day)

Nutrition Bingo5pm

Coupon Day8:30-4:30

Wal-Mart Wetaskiwin3600 - 56th St.

Wetaskiwin, AB(780) 352-8093

Wetaskiwin Chamber of Commerce

4910 - 55A StreetWetaskiwin, AB(780) 352-8003

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Open Gym&

Weight Room10:00am-1:00pm

Volleyball5:00-7:00

Computer Lab4:oo-6:00

Reading Corner4:00-4:30

Youth Power Hour4:00-5:00Basketball5:00-7:00

Movie Night & Popcorn

6:00-8:00Dodgeball4:30-5:30Ping Pong 4:00-8:00

Tae Kwon Do/ Jujitsu5:00-6:00

MMA 6:15-7:45

Computer Lab4:00-6:00

Iskwesis Sewing Class

4:00-5:00Volleyball (half

court)5:00-7:00

Men’s Floor Hockey7:00-8:45

Iskwesis Dance4:00-5:00

Computer Lab4:00-6:00Dodgeball3:50-4:50Basketball5:00-7:00

Tae Kwon Do/ Jujitsu5:00-6:00

MMA 6:15-7:45Hip Hop4:00-5:00

Men’s Floor Hockey7:00-8:45

Building CLOSED

Grandparents Day- Card Making6:00-7:00 (Mosom & Kohkom

21

Back to School Dance

20

Ping Pong League Starts

22

NCCP PART A8:00-4:00

19

Volleyball League Starts

18

Basketball League Starts

25ZUMBA STARTSEvery Tuesday5:30-6:30

9

Grandparents Day

23

NCCP PART A8:00-4:00

Hours of Operation 9:00am-9:00pmPhone (780) 585-3012Fax (780) 585-3714

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Labor DayClosed

Letter from the editor...On behalf of the Sam-son Cree Nation Chief and Council I would like to send best wish-es to all the students in their academics for the 2012-2013 school

year. With a new school year in full swing it is an ex-citing time for teachers, parents and students. Aside from catching up with friends the new school years brings opportunity to make new friends, gain more knowledge and opens doors to excel both inside and out of the classroom. The possibilities for what you can accomplish are endless!

This also means that school buses are back on the road on a regular basis. Please share the road as the passengers on those buses are our children, nieces, nephews and grandchildren. Remember a bus has a designated speed of 90 km/h on the highway, 80 km/h on rural roads and makes frequent stops. Also, as members of this community your opinions matter. So if you have an opinion about a community matter or have facts and insights to share please feel free to write a letter to the editor. I am looking forward to opening the discussion and hearing your opinions.

-Jennifer Nepoose Communications Coordinator


Effective October 1, 2012, Samson Cree Nation Hu-man Resources Training & Development will be see-ing clients by appointment only. No more applica-tions will be accepted by fax or e-mail. Pleace call the Human Resources office at (780) 585-3305 to make an appointment.

-Heather Buffalo Manager

Kasohkowew Child Wellness SocietyAlternate Care ProgramP.O Box 1050 - Hobbema, AB - T0C 1N0

Kasohkowew: “The voice for children of the Maskwacis territory.”

- Mission Statement -Kasohkowew Child Wellness Society

incorporates indigenous practices in protecting and empowering

families of Samson Cree Nation to reaffirm our traditional Cree culture

and to sustain a healthy commu-nity through enhancing the quality

of life for our children, youth and families. KCWS achieves this by

providing quality care and protec-tion to Maskwacis children & fami-lies through reaffirming Nehiyaw

identity by incorporating our Cree values and traditions

What is the Alternate Care Program?

The Alternate Care Program con-sists of five areas: 1) Recruitment of

homes. 2) Licensing of foster homes. 3) Training for foster parents. 4)

Matching and placement of chil-dren. 5) Supports to foster parents/

kinship homes/respite providers.

Who can apply?If you are a person interested in

becoming a temporary family and you are willing to provide quality

care to a child in need, you can work towards becoming an Alternate

Caregiver.

- Values -Wahkotowin: Kinship

Sakitowin: LovingKitimakeyitowin: Caring

Iyisahowin: PatienceKisewatisiwin: Compassion

Iyanowpimatisowin:Indigenous life and values

Nehiyaswpimatisowin:Cree way of life.

Phone: 780-585-3300Fax: 780-585-3315

Toll Free: 1-855-585-9536

SAFETY TICKET TRAININGSamson Human Resources is

offering safety ticket training from September 24th - 28th. The deadline to apply is September 13th, 2012. Contact HR for more information and to apply at (780)

585-3305

The training will include tickets for:

CPR- First AidWHMIS / TDG

H2S AliveCSTS

Effective October 1, 2012, Samson Cree Nation Hu-man Resources Training & Development will be see-ing clients by appointment only. No more applica-tions will be accepted by fax or e-mail. Please call the Human Resources office at (780) 585-3305 to make an appointment.-Heather Buffalo Manager

NOTICE

ACIMOWINSamson Cree Nation’s NewsletterJenn Nepoose- Communications Coordinator(P) 780-585-3793 ext. 281(F) [email protected]

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Kurt Buffalo from the CSO staff - September 4Kyra Northwest from Dad - September 10Willy Lightning from the CSO staff - September 14Happy 9th birthday Kailey Okeymow!! Coming from the okeymow family....love you!!! - September 17Cayla Larocque from Jenn - September 17Happy 15th birthday to the bestest little sister in the world Corrina Okeymow!! I wish you nothing but the best. Love, Candace. - Septmeber 18Tessa Minde from Jenn - September 20Mario Swampy from the CSO staff - September 23

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September 10- Maskwacis Outreach relocate to their new location in the Ermineskin Mall.September 10- FASD Awareness Day. Walk and mini round dance at the HBMC starting at 10:00am.September 11- Regular Council Meeting.September 12- Distribution of $200.00 per registered student, given out at the HBMC.September 19- Open Band Meeting 9:00-4:00September 20- Community Market at the HBMC from 10:00am - 3:00pm. Reserve your table for $15.00 (Samson Youth & Sport Development will cover permit costs), call 780-585-3012 for more info.

Happy Birthday!

Community Announcements

St Eugene’s Casino and Resort- Cranbrook, BC

Ralcommvisit Ken & his friendly

staff for all yourcommunication needs!

Wetaskiwin, AB 4309B 56 Street T9A 1V4(780) 352-4077

Canadian National Re-sources Ltd. (CNRL)

Calgary Alberta(403)517-6700

Peace Hills Trust Co.

Cash CanadaCome & See Mark, Nicole

& the rest of the Teamfor a great deal!4510 56 Street

Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 3M5(780) 352-6571

Best Western InnWe are there for you 24-7

- Clean, Friendly& Hospitable!

ALTALINKSuite 103, 1259-91st

Street SWEdmonton, AB T6X 1E9

(780) 822-7126

McDonaldsHave a McHappy Day

Everyone!5517 37A Avenue

Wetaskiwin, AB (780) 352-9186

Pigeon Lake Golf CourseXerox Canada

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