ACIMOWIN OPASKO-PISIMJULY 2014

NIPISIHKOPAHK

P . 2 The Library Showcase

P . 2 Maskwacis Youth Expo

P . 2 Warrior Oskapewis Gathering

P . 3 Samson Cree Nation Powwow Poster

P . 4 SR Innovations Computer Camp

P . 4 Iskwewak Conference

P . 4 Handgame Tournament

P . 5 Residential School Personal Credits

P . 5 Keeping Our Landfills Clean

P . 6 RCMP Info Wanted

P . 7 Archive Photo

P . 7 Kinohtenehiyawan ci

P . 8 RCMP Media Release

P . 8 Birthday Greetings

CONTENTS

Volume 3, Issue 8

Walking in Spirit

Walking in Spirit was held on July 17th 2014 and was put together by Mason Buffalo. The walk began in Ponoka at the Ponoka Christian School and end-ing in Maskwacis at the Howard Buffalo Memorial Centre.

PAGE 2 NIPISIHKOPAHK ACIMOWIN

YOUTH EXPOMASKWACIS

AUGUST 12-13, 2014ERMINESKIN JR/SR HIGH SCHOOLMASKWACIS, AB

Career & Education

FOR REGISTRATION ANDQUESTIONS CONTACTLacey Yellowbird@ 780-585-4450or Kyle Wolfe @ 780-585-3856

DAY 1Health & Wellness

DAY 2

WORKSHOPS EXHIBITION YOUTH SPEAKERS DOOR PRIZES

9 am - 3 pm

10 am - 3 pm

Poster created by Lacey Yellowbird

Library Showcase Fundraiser BBQThe Library Showcase Fundraiser BBQ was held on July 16th 2014 at the Maskwacis Cultural College. The BBQ which was only a dollar a person was a way to fundraise for a Community Library. This is the 2nd year they had the Fundraiser BBQ and last year the recieved books and this year they sorted all of the books. The BBQ was not just a BBQ it was much more as the Lets Talk Science group was there for the 2nd consecutive year talking about science to all kids and showing them experiments. The Library at Maskwacis Cultural College also started a Book Club that is open to all reading levels that started in July and ending on August 15th and is every Wednesday from 1-3pm. Maskwacis Cultural College is also developing a Library teaching course.

VOLUME 3 , ISSUE 8 PAGE 3

PAGE 4 NIPISIHKOPAHK ACIMOWIN

VOLUME 3, ISSUE 8 PAGE 5

Our dump in our community is often dirty and to get rid of this clutter Public Works are closing it down for cleaning. In order to keep a clean dump we need to dispose of our garbage in a safe matter by placing it in the bin provided. If we do not dispose our garbage properly the dump could become quite hazardous such as methane buildup which could possibly explode. Animals such as dogs or deer could eat the hazardous waste and either get poisoned or choke on items, and the garbage could attrack Rodents and bugs of all kinds where they could eat and breed and could go to nearby houses and infest them. Keeping this area clean will not only look nice but also be safe to everyone.

Keeping our Landfills Clean

PAGE 6 NIPISIHKOPAHK ACIMOWIN

INFORMATION WANTEDPreston THOM HomicideOn December 24, 2010 at approximately 6:15 pm Preston THOM, age 15, was shot and killed by unknown assailants outside Enclave 8 in the Samson Townsite.The members of the Nation and the RCMP require the assistance of the commu-nity to the solve MURDER of Preston THOM. The smallest detail pertaining to this murder may help identify those responsible. Without the Courage and Conviction of this Community and the members of the Nation this murder will not be solved. Please contact the Maskwacis RCMP at (780) 585-4600 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477) if anonymity is a concern.

Delena LEFTHAND HomicideDelena Chastity LEFTHAND or Delena Chastity POWDERFACEOn August 17, 2008 Delena LEFTHAND, 20 years old, was shot and killed while inside a residence in the Samson Townsite of Maskwacis, AB.The members of the Nation and the RCMP require the assistance of the commu-nity to solve the MURDER of Delena LEFTHAND. The smallest detail pertaining to this murder may help identify those responsible. Without the Courage and Conviction of this Community and the members of the Nation this murder will not be solved. Please contact the Maskwacis RCMP at (780) 585-4600 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477) if anonymity is a concern.

Billy Buffalo HomicideOn August 27, 2008 at approximately 2:45 am Billy BUFFALO, age 16, was shot and killed by unknown assailants near E Block in the Samson Townsite.The members of the Nation and the RCMP require the assistance of the commu-nity to solve the MURDER of Billy BUFFALO. The smallest detail pertaining to this murder may help identify those responsible. Without the Courage and Conviction of this Community and the members of the Nation this murder will not be solved. Please contact the Maskwacis RCMP at (780) 585-4600 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477) if anonymity is a concern.

Raspberries..........................................

Strawberries........................................

Chokecherries....................................

White.....................................................

Red.........................................................

Cree Sound English Sound Cree Sound English Sound

p pay i feel t take e bet k cake a far c cats o moon s say h hay m make i sit n night a cut o put

y yet w wet

Kinohtenehiyawan ci

ayoskanak

otehimina

takwahiminana

wapiskaw

mihkwaw

If you can identify any of the individuals in this photo please contact Samson Archives (780) 585-4530

VOLUME 3, ISSUE 8 PAGE 7

PAGE 8 NIPISIHKOPAHK ACIMOWIN

Birthday GreetingsJuly 17: Happy Birthday Feather from your Dad, Kira and the kidsJuly 25: Happy Birthday Nolan Desjarlais from Carly, Lloyd and IssacJuly 27: Happy Birthday Snuggy Buffalo from LeviJuly 30: Happy Birthday Jago from Kira, Darion, Christine, Gage, Serena, Harvey and Feather.July 31: Happy Birthday Odes from Kira and all the girls.

July 20-26: North American Indigenous Games in Regina, Saskatchewan.July 28: Open house - Trans Canada Energy East Project Consultation HB 12-4pm

Community Announcements

ACIMOWINSamson Cree Nation’s NewsletterJenn Nepoose- Communications Coordinator(P) 780-585-3793 ext. 281(F) 780-585-2256jnepoose@gmail.com

On Thursday July 17th, 2014, Maskwacis RCMP Community Response Unit, and the Maskwacis RCMP conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the Ermineskin First Nation.The lone female occupant was arrested for Possession of a controlled substance. The vehicle search yielded approximately 14 grams of powdered cocaine and 21 grams of “crack” cocaine.The vehicle was seized under proceeds of crime legislation.

Dayle Inika Cutarm has been charged with: - Trafficking in a controlled substance, cocaine.- Possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking.

“With continued support from the Ermineskin First Nation the Maskwacis RCMP strive to make the community a safe place to live.”