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KASKATINO-PISIMOCTOBER 2012

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CONTENTSArchivesMaskwacis Minor HockeyMischief: Criminal Code for CanadaElection Law ProjectDonation of CalculatorsRCMP urge motorists to slow downNipisihkopahk PamihowinOur Water is not for saleNipisihkopahk Primary SchoolPeace Hills Trust 30th Anniversary3rd Annual Carmen Wolfe MemorialFASD is 100% preventable...What are bedbugsWorking CooperativelyCommunity CalendarsBirthdays & Community Events

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ArchivesThis Month in...

...1763: The Royal Proclamation of 1763, a major source of aboriginal rights, King George III issued the Royal Proclamation, it announced how people would be ruled under the new government and how land was reserved for Indians. The central idea of the Proclamation’s Indian provisions is to ensure that now Indian lands are taken by British subjects with-out native consent. This objective is secured by three main measures: colonial governments are forbidden to grant any unceded Indian land, British subjects to settle on them, and private individuals to purchase them, with a system to public purchases adopted as the official mode of extinguishing Indian title.

...1980: The original constitution proposals had no mention of Indians or Aboriginal Treaty rights.

...1998 (15th): Opening of Peace Hills Trust, Kelowna

VOLUME 1, ISSUE 10 PAGE 2

Mischief

430. (1) Every one commits mischief who wilfully (a) destroys or damages property; (b) renders property dangerous, useless, inoperative or ineffective; (c) obstructs, interrupts or interferes with the lawful use, enjoyment or operation of property; or (d) obstructs, interrupts or interferes with any person in the lawful use, enjoyment or operation of property. (1.1) Every one commits mischief who wilfully (a) destroys or alters data; (b) renders data meaningless, useless or ineffective; (c) obstructs, interrupts or interferes with the lawful use of data; or (d) obstructs, interrupts or interferes with any person in the lawful use of data or denies access to data to any person who is entitled to access thereto.

Punishment (2) Every one who commits mischief that causes actual danger to life is guilty of an indictable offence and liable to imprisonment for life.

Did you know...Criminal Code for Canada

Maskwacis Minor HockeyTansi Parents and Guardians,Wow a new season is about to begin. Maskwacis Hock-ey Board of Directors would like to inform the parents about the events for the month of October:

Respect In Sports- Needs to be completed no later then October 15, 2012Registration Fees- Fees have to be PAID IN FULL by October 19, 2012Registration Forms- Please ensure that your Registra tion form is completed with all of the highlight ed areas filled out so that the Coordinator could enter this information with Hockey Alberta.League- League begins for Tier 1 & 2 teams on October 5, 2012 but in order for your child to play ALL PARENTS need to have done the Re spect in Sport, if that is not completed then your child DOES NOT PLAY. Please check to Arena’s for the schedule for upcoming games or you can check the website

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Launched in May, 2012 and in accordance to the “Samson Cree Nation Election Law’’, Chief and Council ap-pointed an Election Law Task Force to communicate, codify and amend this Law by members of our First Na-tion community. The Election Law Task Force is composed of four elected and six non-elected.Statistics reported the membership population to reach 8000 and eligible voter list (18+) to climb to 4400 in the year 2013.In June, a Project Team composing of non-elected members of the Task Force, post-secondary students and the technician was formed to implement the communication phase. Initial informational sessions were held for members to receive and understand the “Samson Cree Nation Election Law”. In July, an outreach process was launched, delivering door-to-door, an Election Law Package containing a cover letter, the Election Law and a census survey type questionnaire to capture a majority (2300) of the growing eligible voter population within the vicinity of our First Nation Community.The most important, and most challenging was having adult members complete and return the census-sur-vey type questionnaire needed to “amend” or “revise” the current Samson Cree Nation Election Law resulting in 233 returned by August 31, 2012.Based on a Progressive Questionnaire Report that amalgamates all the written feedback and opinions from those members who participated, the Election Law Task Force proceeded in revising the “Samson Cree Nation Election Law” in the month of September.An Informational Session is scheduled for October 17th, 2012 to provide members of our First Nation Commu-nity with a detailed update of the Election Law Project 2012 and acquire further written feedback for matters of significant importance.

Dorothy Simon, CAFMElection Law Project 2012Project Technician

SAMSON CREE NATION ELECTION LAW PROJECT 2012

REPORT

Samson Cree NationElection Law Project

INFORMATION SESSIONOctober 17 at the HBMC - 10:00am

For more information contact:Dorothy Simon, CAFM

Project Technician(780) 352-1144 or [email protected]

LET THE SAVINGS BEGIN!!!

Go Auto Direct has an exclusive offer for Samson Cree Nation members. The program entitles you to receive $500 over invoice on a new or preowned vehicle.

With every referral that purchases a vehicle, you will receive $500 referral credit that you can use towards parts, service, accessories or down payment towards the purchase of you next vehicle. Also,

the referee' receives a $500 discount on the purchase of their vehicle.How this program works is you simply call Masaab Gilllani or James Grouse with your Indian Status How this program works is you simply call Masaab Gilllani or James Grouse with your Indian Status

number.

99.6%approval

rate

Masaab Gillani 14803 137 Ave

780-701-2323(w) 780-667-4154(c)

[email protected]

James Grouse14803 137 ave.

780-701-2323(w)587-709-1605(c)

[email protected]

Donation of calculators

On September 17th Pat Buffalo & Willy Light-ning presented 68 TI-83 calculators to the

Samson High School. These calculators costs approximately $125 and are an important tool

for the high school math curriculum.

4 NATIONS COMMUNITY &ELDERS MEETING

October 15th, 2012 at 10:00am at the Howard Buffalo Memorial Center. Everyone is welcome to

attend.

NOTICE

Samson Human resources will not be accepting any applications for funding until further notice. We

apologize for any inconveniences this may cause. You may contact the Samson Human Resources

staff for any questions or concerns (780) 585-3305


Enforcement will be carried out by RCMP Members and Provincial Sheriffs. Enforcement activity by the Provincial Sheriffs will be restricted to Hwy. 2A, Hwy.

611 East and Hwy. 611 West. To keep our community and roadways safe, please observe all traffic laws. Slow down when approaching a bus and stop for all school buses when red lights are flashing. Do not proceed past a school bus until the red flashing lights are turned off and the

STOP arm is retracted. Should you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact the undersigned.

The Maskwacis RCMP would like to inform the com-munity of a recent complaint of vehicles exceeding the speed limit and failing to stop for school buses when loading and unloading school stu-dents and red flashing lights are engaged. This is a hazardous risk to the safety of mo-torists, bus drivers, and all of our school kids. Over the next few weeks, we will be ad-dressing this through an increase in visible patrols and enforcement on Hwy. 611 East and Hwy. 611 West, and Hwy. 2A. As a reminder, the speed limit on Hwy. 611 East from 1 mile to 6 mile is 80 km/h.

20 kms over speed limit = $124. 25 kms over speed limit = $150.30 kms over speed limit = $177. 50 kms and over = mandatory court appearance.

School Bus Violations while red flashing lights are activated: Fail to Stop for Bus: = $402. Pass By Bus: = $345. Fail to Reduce SpeedWhen Approaching Bus = $345.

RCMP urging motorists to slow down

The fine for speeding violations increases as the speed increases.

Obey the speed limits and ensure that you approach school buses with extreme caution.

Sgt. Jim LANKMaskwacis RCMP Detachment780-585-4600.

The grocery store expects to reopen it’s doors in the very near future under new management, Samson Management Ltd. There are employment opportuni-ties in anticipation of the reopening: Grocery Clerks, Grocery Cashiers, and a Grocery Shift Supervisor. Please contact Samson Management Ltd. for more information on the requirements and to apply, 780-585-2468.

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Nipisihkopahk Pamihowin

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Restorative Justice ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

LOCAL EVENTS

YWCA Week without Violence

“Power of Being a Girl”

October 15-21

Take the time to empower the females

in your life

Restorative Justice Week

November 18-25

Nipisihkopahk Pamihowin

780.585.3793 ext 177

3rd floor CTA building

Tansi,

My name is Vanessa Omeasoo and I am Samson Cree Nation’s Restorative Justice Coordinator as of June 2012. I am very excited to be in this challenging yet promising position. Being a part of the Nipisihkopahk Pamihowin team and working within our community to help influence our people to resolve conflict in a different yet more effective way is a satisfying and fulfilling career stepping stone for me.

So what is Restorative Justice? Restorative Justice is an all- inclusive approach to crime or resolving conflict with a focus on healing relationships and repairing the harm done by the wrongful actions of another, while keeping or helping the wrong-doer/offender be accountable for his/her actions. Restorative Justice is not a new concept. It is actually a growing practice worldwide. If you think back to our traditional culture as a People, we used circles a lot and for different reasons; to make important decisions together, to resolve conflict or disputes within the tribe, and to share stories with one another as a part of learning.

Restorative Justice invites the voluntary participation of those affected or involved in a crime or those who are experiencing some kind of conflict, to enter into a sacred circle of healing where each is respected and has the opportunity to be heard. The participants include the victim, the wrong doer, family supporters of each, Elder(s), and other community members. Together they will share how they have each been affected by the crime or wrongful action(s) and come up with a solution on how to repair the harm which in turns helps to repair the relationships. This process helps make the offender or wrong doer become accountable for his/her actions which will help decrease the likelihood of reoffending. As you can see, this is an interesting realistic approach that CAN work for our community for crimes or offenses that can be resolved outside of the Criminal Justice System.

Please feel free to contact our office to find out more information about what Nipisihkopahk Pamihowin offers you as community members.

Tansi,My name is Vanessa Omeasoo and I am Samson Cree Nation’s Restor-ative Justice Coordinator as of June 2012. I am very excited to be in this challenging yet promising position. Being a part of the Nipisihkopahk Pamihowin team and working within our community to help influence our people to resolve conflict in a different yet more effective way is a satisfying and fulfilling career stepping stone for me.

So what is Restorative Justice? Restorative Justice is an all- inclusive ap-proach to crime or resolving conflict with a focus on healing relationships and repairing the harm done by the wrongful actions of another, while keeping or helping the wrong-doer/offender be accountable for his/her actions. Restorative Justice is not a new concept. It is actually a grow-ing practice worldwide. If you think back to our traditional culture as a People, we used circles a lot and for different reasons; to make important decisions together, to resolve conflict or disputes within the tribe, and to share stories with one another as a part of learning.

Restorative Justice invites the voluntary participation of those affected or involved in a crime or those who are experiencing some kind of conflict, to enter into a sacred circle of healing where each is respected and has the opportunity to be heard. The participants include the victim, the wrong doer, family supporters of each, Elder(s), and other community members. Together they will share how they have each been affected by the crime or wrongful action(s) and come up with a solution on how to repair the harm which in turns helps to repair the relationships. This process helps make the offender or wrong doer become accountable for his/her actions which will help decrease the likelihood of reoffending. As you can see, this is an interesting realistic approach that CAN work for our community for crimes or offenses that can be resolved outside of the Criminal Justice System.

Please feel free to contact our office to find out more information about what Nipisihkopahk Pamihowin offers you as community members.

LOCAL EVENTS

YWCA Week withoutViolence

“Power of Being a Girl”

October 15-21

Restorative Justice Week

November 18-25

NipisihkopahkPamihowin

780.585.3793 ext.177

3rd floor CTAbuilding


Our water is not for sale.Councillor Mario SwampyWater is our most basic, essential, and precious natu-ral resource that without it we simply could not live. It is tied to everything we do in life as First Nations people and it is something we hold as sacred with a value that is priceless. Water is linked to our cultural values, physically, mentally, and spiritually. It is a re-source that we must make a stand to protect, along side the fight to protect our Treaty Rights as the two are inseparable. The world’s largest supply of freshwater is found in Canada and as freshwater resources around the world are depleted, contaminated, or destroyed through industrialization, Canada’s supply becomes a target. We also have to take into consideration the ways our freshwater here in Alberta is also being depleted and contaminated through the tar sands, oil mining, and fracking to name a few examples. So as the demand for water increases, the lure to turn it into a commod-ity and put a price tag on it becomes more appeal-ing and to some maybe even “sensible”. As a basic human right however, no one should be denied the access to the most basic and essential of all natural resources to live, but creating a water market will do exactly that. To put blatantly, whoever controls the water, controls everything.Alberta allocates water under first in time, first in right water licenses. This basically means that the set-tlers and farmers who were granted lands for towns, and agricultural purposes were given water licenses that would give them the right to access all the wa-ter they required to suit their needs. What happened over time was that the water source, the Battle River water basin, became well over 100% allocated. So in a time of drought there is not enough water to go around to all license holders. Those with a “senior” or older license would get to use what they need then whatever is left moves on down the line to the most recent or “junior” license. With over allocated resourc-es the water would run out long before it ever got to the most junior license holders. We as First Nations are not recognized as license hold-ers. What the Alberta government has proposed is that we (First Nations) become license holders, which would make us the most Junior of all license hold-

ers and essentially customers. We would be forced to buy water to meet our basic needs because there wouldn’t be enough water for us to access. Currently we as the Samson Cree Nation have taken a stand that we do not accept this proposal. We are also in the process of responding to the province of Alberta with our own recommendations and that collectively we, as governments need to come up with solutions that will benefit us. We as First Nations People have signed Treaties with the British Crown and continue to stand firm in our assertion and recognition of those rights that the Treaties have afforded us. The problem is that those rights have been breached, neglected, and in many ways removed by the successor state Canada. Gov-ernments such as Canada and the Samson Cree Na-tion Chief and Council are instituted for a purpose and one of the purposes is to establish relationships with other Nations and create policy that governs that relationship. As it relates to us we signed treaties that outlined how our government-to-government relationship would work for both us as First Nations of the land and the settlers who were coming into our lands however, historically we know that this re-lationship has been one marred with many failures and injustices. The challenge we must accept and now work to-wards is in finding an opportunity to get to the table where we have input when it comes to policy mak-ing about us and for us. We must engage ourselves at those higher levels and be heard and have a voice at the National and International levels otherwise we will continue to allow decisions to be made for us and forced to accept the outcome whether we like it or not. As leaders the challenge has always been getting the “Indian Agency” (Whatever bureaucratic department Canada establishes) to hear us and pos-sibly have the opportunity where we can negotiate with them and have input on policy and resources to reflect our needs. The outcome is always the same, little or no negotiating is done and we receive inad-equate resources to fully address the need.

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United Nations – Geneva Switzerland

As leaders we must take our case to those levels where our voice will be heard. This was the oppor-tunity that was presented to us as Chief and Council and one that I am very grateful for. To have the oppor-tunity to address the states (countries) of the world at the policy level, and not just attend the session as observers, was a huge opportunity and to me key for us in moving forward as Nations. I had the opportu-nity to speak in a session that was on access to water for Indigenous people of the world. The intervention was to reference and include specific sections of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indige-nous People in their policies. We must recognize that we are not alone when it comes to injustice against Indigenous peoples at the hands of government. There are many Indigenous groups around the world who have also and continue to be oppressed by the governments in control of the country in which their Indigenous lands are in, and for far too long we have not had a voice at those higher governmental levels. Decisions are made about us and for us without our Free, Prior, and Informed Consent and so we must re-mind them that we have the “right” to be involved and engaged.I’d like to give appreciation and gratitude to the Sam-son Cree Nation Chief and Council who supported and provided an opportunity for both Councilor Kirk Buffalo and myself to attend the 21st session of the Human Rights Council (HRC) General Assembly on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples at the United Na-tions (UN) in Geneva, Switzerland. The Human Rights Council 21st session was from September 10-28, 2012. Our specific focus during this time was on the sessions “Access to Justice” and “Access to Water” held on the 18th&19th. I would also like to acknowledge both Wilton Lit-tlechild for his support and guidance and Danika Lit-tlechild for her involvement, support, and expertise to us during this time. It was through the Non-Gov-ernmental Organization (NGO) “International Indian Treaties Council” (IITC) that Danika is affiliated with

that we were accredited and able to attend the meet-ing. Wilton is the Chairman of the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous People (EMRIP), which also had a crucial role in these sessions. The work that Wilton has done at the International level on getting the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of In-digenous People (UNDRIP) approved and recognized at the International level should be applauded. The invitation from Wilton and work from Danika provid-ed the opportunity for Ermineskin Councilor Brian Lee, Samson Councilor Kirk Buffalo, and myself, Sam-son Councilor Mario Swampy, to make interventions and provide input on the international policies be-ing discussed. From this experience I am forwarding to Chief and Council recommendations on ways we must assert ourselves at the local, National and In-ternational levels when it comes to Treaty and Water rights. These will also be discussed at the 4 Nations Commu-nity & Elders meeting on October 15th at the HBMC starting at 10am.

Councillor Mario Swampy and Councillor Kirk Buffalo at the United Nation in Geneva, Switzerland.


Nipisihkopahk Kindergarten and

Primary School

Great community support for the Primary and Elementary School

Welcome Feast held 12 Sep 2012.

Ms. Francine Verbonac presents an excited Willard Saddleback-Boysis with the computer he won.

We would like to welcome Lena Cutknife as the elder to

our school. ♥

First Day of School 30 Dec 2012

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Peace Hills Celebrates 30 Years in Business September 20, 2012 Edmonton – Thirty years ago, Peace Hills Insurance processed its first insurance application. Since then, the Samson Cree Nation’s seedling business venture has continued to grow with an enduring focus on providing a premium product and delivering superior personal service. Today, the company has 196 employees, offices in Edmonton, Calgary, Vancouver, Brandon, and Prince George, and writes over $170 million annually in personal, commercial and farm insurance premiums. On September 13th Peace Hills celebrated their thirty-year journey from an empty office space to a flourishing insurance business with a gala at the Oasis Centre in Edmonton. The event featured an evening of entertainment from Manitoba’s own Bellowtones as well as traditional Native American dancing. Speakers included the Honourable Stephen Mandel, Mayor of Edmonton; Diane Brickner, President and CEO; and Grand Chief Marvin Yellowbird, Chairman of the Board. Peace Hills Insurance was established by the Samson Cree Nation while looking for business opportunities to diversify and invest their oil and gas royalties. The insurance industry has not been an easy environment to grow in and the company has experienced major success as well as its own growing pains throughout the journey. “I wish I could share all the wonderful experiences we have had over the past 30 years,” says Diane Brickner, President and CEO. “It has truly been a wonderful journey filled with great brokers, dedicated staff, and supportive board members and shareholders. Building a company takes so many people working in the same direction; so much so that just one person cannot take credit for our success.”

-30- For more information contact: Brenda Simioni, Manager, Corporate Underwriting & Marketing Tel: (780) 945-2869 Fax: (780) 424-0396 Email: [email protected] www.peacehillsinsurance.com

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3rd Annual Carmen Wolfe Memorial X Country Run/Walk The Buffalo-Wolfe family would like to thank everyone for their support for this year walk/run which was

hold on Saturday September 15, 2012.

Men’s 14 to 30 years:1st. Joby Raine 29 minutes 30 seconds2nd. Leighton Raine 30 minutes 07 seconds3rd. Zach Ermineskin 31 minutes 53 seconds Ladies 14 to 30 years:1st. Lannie Houle 35 minutes 24 seconds2nd Sidrean Okeymow 41 minutes 48 seconds3rd Shaima Favel 43 minutes 36 seconds

Mens 31 and over:1st Jody Littlechild 37 minutes 29 seconds2nd Nelson Bear 41 minutes 47 seconds3rd Elvin Wolfe 43 minutes 53 seconds Ladies 31 and over1st. Glenais Buffalo 37 minutes 38 seconds2nd Pearl Crowchild 37 minutes 40 seconds3rd Joan Yee 44 minutes 13 seconds

FASD is 100% preventable...On September 11th approximately 100 people walked in support of the annual FASD Awareness Day Walk. Annette Cutknife, FASD Coordinator, has been orga-nizing the walk since 2002. She spoke to the partici-pants about the importance of abstaining from drug and alcohol abuse during pregnancy and the support an FASD individual requires. “We should have more babies that are NOT drug and alcohol effected.”Councillor Holly Johnson-Rallesnake spoke on behalf of Chief and Council sharing her experience caring for her brother Micheal. She urged community mem-bers to take responsibility and come together to pre-vent FASD in our community. Daniel Cutknife and Floyd Baptiste shared their expe-riences as FASD effected individuals and Daniel en-tertained the crowd with his dance routines. It takes a lot of courage to preform in front of a crowd of peo-ple and Daniel prepares a routine every year. Erin Bull also spoke as a parent, expressing the im-portance to stay positive and continue to be the best role model you can be. His son Emery Okeymow

touched the audience with his powerful voice when he sang a song with his drum. FASD is 100% preventable if we come together and support one another. The FASD program would like to thank Lucky Dollar Jim for purchasing the cake ev-ery year, the drummers for keeping the beat for the walkers, all the volunteers and the participants for making this years walk a success. If you would like more information on FASD contact Annette Cutknife and her staff at (780) 585-2254.


WHAT ARE BED BUGS?

Bedbugs are small, wingless insects that feed on the blood of people and animals while they sleep. Bed-bugs cannot easily climb metal or polished surfaces and cannot fly or jump. Adult bedbugs can be as long as 10 mm. They have an oval, broad, flat body and a short, broad head. Adult bedbugs are brown but darken to a blood red color after feeding. Young bedbugs are shaped like adults, but are smaller (1.5 mm long) and lighter in color, and also darken after feeding.Bedbugs prefer locations where they can hide easily and feed regularly, like sleeping areas. Their flattened bodies allow bedbugs to hide in extremely small lo-cations: under wallpaper, behind picture frames, in electrical outlets, inside box springs, in mattress pads and in night tables.

How can I find bedbugs?Use a bright flashlight to look for bed bugs or their dark droppings in bedroom furniture, windows and door frames. Or use a hot hair dryer, a thin knife or an old playing card to force them out of hiding spaces and cracks.

How to prevent bedbug infestation?Reduce places where bed bugs can hide:* Get rid of clutter* Vacuum often including under and behind beds.Be careful of what you bring into your house or buy:* Check every item you bring into your home for the first time, including used books, new furniture, and garage sale furniture.* Be very cautious with second-hand or refurbished items.* Seal cracks and crevices with caulking, even if you don’t have bed bugs.

How do I get rid of bedbugs?Bedbugs are very hard to get rid of. If you do have bedbugs, it is strongly recommended that you hire a licensed professional pest control operator. Physi-cal methods of controlling bedbugs include steam cleaning, vacuuming, heating, freezing, washing and throwing out items. Steam cleaning should be done before vacuuming, as the steam will flush any bed-bugs not killed out of hiding. Heat treatments should be left to the professionals.

How do I prevent bedbugs when travelling?Bedbugs can easily hide in luggage, clothing and other personal items, so taking a few precautions while travelling is a good way to keep them from coming home with you.When travelling, inspect the room and furniture and look for blood spots, droppings or live insects. Re-quest a different room if you find evidence of bed bugs. Inspect luggage when you return home, pref-erably before you bring your luggage into the house, and wash clothing in the hottest water possible fol-lowed by 30 minutes in a hot dryer immediately after returning from a trip.

For more information on bed bugs and pest control contact Hobbema Community Health (780) 585-2020

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ATTENTION Samson Cree Nation

Artists

Samson Management Ltd. is once again accepting appointments to

view your native arts & crafts products, for the Samson Native Gallery in Lake Louise.

To book your appointment, visit the SML Corporate Office or contact

Michelle Tourangeau at (780) 585-2468, ext. 222

Please bring samples of your products for viewing, to your appointment.

SAMSON MANAGEMENT LTD. ‘”First Nation Owned & Operated”

Your business tag line here.

P.O. Box 539 Hobbema, AB. T0C 1N0

Phone: 780-585-2468 Toll Free: 1-800-917-2818

Fax: 780-585-2393

SAMSON MANAGEMENT

LTD.

Date: Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Time: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Appointments are 20 minutes in duration)

Place: SML Boardroom, 3rd Floor CTA Building (not Lake Louise)

Cultural Field Trip

The Indigenous Studies class from Maskwacis Cultural college had a change in pace last month

when they went to witness a buffalo tanning process.

Working cooperativelyThe HUB has been in operation for one month and is heading in the right direction. Department heads have met weekly to cooperatively problem solve for the betterment of our community one case at a time. This group has come together to share resources, programs and services available in our community. Over time this program will become an essential sup-port our community members need. There are so many programs and services available within Samson, please do not hesitate to ask for help when needed.


For more information contactChristina Aguilar Sanchez or Sophia Bull-Omeasoo

Telephone: 780-585-4450 Fax: 780-585-4456Website: www.maskwacisemployment.ca

DRESS TO IMPRESSBRING RESUMESCOME PREPAREDBRING RESUMESCOME PREPAREDCOME PREPARED

MASKWACIS EMPLOYMENT CENTER AND ALBERTA WORKS PROUDLY HOST THE SECOND

Poster created and designed by Lacey Yellowbird

HOWARD BUFFALO MEMORIAL CENTERHOBBEMA, ALBERTA12 PM - 4 PM

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2012THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2012

Much Music Video Dance

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 Basketball League 3 Volleyball League 4 Pong League 5 6

7 8 9 Basketball League 10 Volleyball League 11 Pong League 12 13

14 15 16 Movie Basketball League

17 Volleyball League 18 Pong League 19 20

21 Rumble in the

Rez

22 23 Basketball League 24 Volleyball League

25 Pong League 26 27

28 29 30 Basketball League 31 HAUNTED HOUSE

P.O. BOX 159 Phone:780-585-3012 Fax:780-585-3714

OCTOBER 2012 *TaeKwonDo/Jiujitsu

5:00-6:00

*MMA

6:15-7:45

*Volleyball

5:00-7:00

*Men’s Floor Hockey

7:00-8:30

*Computer Lab

3:45-5:00

*Iskwesis Dance

4:00-5:00

*Basketball

5:00-6:30

*Youth Unlimited Hockey

6:30-8:30

*Zumba

5:30-6:30

*TaeKwonDo/Jiujitsu

5:00-6:00

*MMA

6:15

*Iskwesis Sewing Class

4:00-5:00

*Volleyball

5:00-7:00

*Youth Power Hour

4:00-5:00

*Ping Pong

5:00-7:00

*Movie Night

6:00-8:00

*Computer Lab

4:00-6:00

*Dodgeball

4:00-5:00

*Volleyball

5:00-7:00

*Badminton

5:00-7:00

*Basketball

7:00-8:00 BUILDING

CLOSED Open 10:00-1:00

MMA Seminar 12:00-6:00

Shrine Circus Community Market

BUILDING CLOSED

TaeKwonDo/Jiujitsu

5:00pm-6:00pm

MMA6:15pm-7:45pm

Volleyball5:00pm-7:00pm

Men’s Floor Hockey

7:00pm-8:00pm

Computer Lab3:45-5:00

Iskwesis Dance4:00pm-5:00pm

Basketball5:00pm-6:00pm

Youth Unlimited Hockey

6:30pm-8:30pm

Zumba5:30pm-6:30pm

TaeKwonDo/Jiujitsu

5:00pm-6:00pm

MMA6:15pm-7:45pm

Iskwesis Sewing4:00pm-5:00pm


Men’s Floor Hockey

7:00pm-8:00pm

Youth Power Hour89.1FM

4:00pm-5:00pm

Ping Pong5:00pm-7:00pm

Movie Night6:00pm-8:00pm

Computer Lab4:00pm-6:00pm

Dodgeball4:00pm-5:00pm


Badminton5:00pm-7:00pm

Basketball7:00pm-8:00pm

Open10:00am-1:00pm

OCTOBER 2012

Shrine Circus

Rumble on the Rez

Basketball League

Basketball League

Basketball League

Basketball League

Basketball League

Happy Thanksgiving

Volleyball League

Volleyball League

Volleyball League

Volleyball League

Pong League

Pong League

Pong League

Pong League

Community Market

MMA Seminar12:00-6:00

P.O Box 159Phone: 780-585-3012Fax: 780-585-3714

Haunted House

New equipment at the HBMC

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 1 2

Community Kitchen 11am

Prenatal Class @ MHS: 6 - 8pm

3

Informational Topic: Family Justice

(COUPON DAY)

4

Prenatal Class @SHF: 1-3pm

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Contact Healthy Families: 780-585-2254

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Contact Parents Place: 780-585-3622

or fax 780-585-3602

Samson Healthy Families & Hobbema Parents Place CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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Contact Healthy Families: 780-585-2254

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Contact Parents Place: 780-585-3622

or fax 780-585-3602

Samson Healthy Families & Hobbema Parents Place CALENDAR OF EVENTS

OCTOBER 2012

Community Kitchen11am

Prenatal Class @ MHS 6-8pm




ThanksgivingOFFICE CLOSED


InformationalTopic: Family Justice

(COUPON DAY)

COUPON DAY8:30 - 4:30

COHI9am - 3pm

COUPON DAY8:30 - 4:30

Contact Healthy Families:780-585-2254

or fax780-585-2234

Contact Parents Place:780-585-3622

or fax780-585-3602

Prenatal Class @ SHF 1-3pm



Samson Healthy Families & Hobbema Parents PlaceCALENDAR OF EVENTS

OCTOBER 2012

Samson Cree Nation Chief and Council would like to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Take a moment to give thanks to the creator for all that you have and the loved ones you have in

your life. Aslo, enjoy the treats on Halloween

and trick or treat safely.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

OCTOBER 2012 Call for more information 780.585.3793 ext.156

Volunteers are welcome, so if you are interested in adding work

experience to y0ur resume, gaining some valuable experience in this field,

and/or want to be a part of the restorative practice

movement in our community, please contact

me today! Also, if you are a student,

please inquire about doing your next practicum or field

placement with the Restorative Justice Program

MONTHLY WORKSHOPS AND INFORMATION SESSIONS

Nipisihkopahk Pamihowin – Restorative Justice

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THRUSDAY FRIDAY

C I R C L E S

2 What is Restorative Justice @ Healthy Families

Restorative Justice

Workshop 10-12 & 1-34

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9 10 Sakitowin (domestic violence)

Workshop 10-12 & 1-3

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16 Sakitowin (domestic violence)

Workshop (Pigeon Lake) 10-12 & 1-3

Sentencing Awareness workshop

10-12 & 1-3

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23 Sentencing in our community

workshop (Pigeon Lake) 10-12 & 1-3

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Volunteers are welcome, so if you are interested in

adding work experience to your resume, gaining some valuable experience in this field, and/or

want to be a part of the restorative practice movement

in our community please contact me today!

Also, if you are a student, please inquire about doing

your next practicum or field placement with the Justice

Program.

What isRestorativeJustice @ Healthy Families

Sakitowin(domestic violence)Workshop

(Pigeon Lake)10-12 & 1-3

Sentencing inour community

workshop(Pigeon Lake)10-12 & 1-3

Sentencing Awarenessworkshop

10-12 & 1-3

Sakitowin(domestic violence)

Workshop10-12 & 1-3

RestorativeJustice

Workshop10-12 & 1-3

Monthly Workshops and Information SessionsVanessa Omeasoo - Nipisihkopahk Pamihowin - Restorative Justice

NOW DELIVERING TO HOBBEMA From 11am to 8pm. Delivery charges apply.

CREATE YOUR OWN PIZZACHOOSE YOURFAVORITE CRUSTClassic Hand TossedHand Tossed ThinCrunchy Thin CrustPan Pizza (medium only)

CHOOSE YOUR FAVORITE TOPPINGSPepperoni Green Peppers BBQ SauceHam Black Olives Free Extra SauceBeef Green Olives Premium ToppingsBacon Hot Peppers ChickenSausage Tomatoes Philly SteakBrooklyn Pepperoni Pineapples Feta CheeseMushrooms Mozzarella Cheese Cheddar CheeseOnions Extra Cheese Provolone Cheese

Dipping SaucesTo compliment your meal, try one of our dipping saucesMarinara, Garlic RoastBBQ, Hot Sauce or Ranch .50C

COZY UP WITH ANY OF THESE SIDES

Twisty BreadBread Sticks baked to a golden brown.Servedwith Marinara Dipping Sauce

$3.99 Buffalo ChickenWingsHot, BBQ or HoneyGarlic. Served withranch

$7.99/10pc

$14.99/20pc

Boneless ChickenOur new boneless chicken is lightly breaded with savory herbs made with 100% white breast meat.Comes with our signature BBq sauce.

$7.99

Chocolate Lava CrunchCakeOven bakedchocolate cakes,crunchy on theoutside withmolten chocolate on the inside

$1.99Cheesy BreadA blend of cheddar andmozzarella cheese baked to perfection with Marinara sauce

$4.99Cinna Stix RSprinkled with cinnamonand sugar then baked toperfection. Served withsweet icing.

$3.99 DrinksAdd 2 591ml Coca-Colaproducts to any pizza order $2.99

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

October 3- Kayla Minde, from your team ‘Serves You Right’.October 8- Happy 10th birthday Jayden from your Mom, Dad, brothers, sisters and Uncle Wayne.October 15- Sholayne Yellowbird, from the CSO/Admin Staff.October 24- Chris Montour, from the SYSD Staff.October 26- Jolene Lightning, from the CSO/Admin Staff.October 31- Jim Johnson, from the SYSD Staff.October 31- Daniel Cutknife a.k.a Bob, from your Mom and Family.

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October 5- Maskwacis Outreach Grand Opening.October 8- Thanksgiving Monday, SCN programs and services will be closed.October 9- Regular Council Meeting.October 15- 4 Band Community and Elders Meeting at the HBMC, 10:00amOctober 15 - November 1: Community Wellness Stepping Stones. (First come first serve, (780) 585-3634).October 17- Open Band Meeting.October 19- Community market at the HBMC, call Samson Youth & Sport for more info (780) 585-3012

Happy Birthday!

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