Samson Head Start

The Samson Head Start program provides Early Intervention Advocacy in the lives of children and families living on-reserve, daily head start program services children from 2-6 years of age. We provide a variety of programs for children and families servicing children ages 0-6 years of age.

Samson Head Start's mission is to cultivate relevant age appropriate activities based on the Nêhiyawêwin (Cree) Culture in Maskwacis.

Our approach is to encourage children's creativity and learning through hands-on discovery in a responsive and stimulating environment. We work to provide an environment where all children and families feel welcome and included.

Samson Head Start Program (SHS) is 1 of 5 Head Start sites in Maskwacis, and 1 of 17 Aboriginal Head Start Programs located in Treaty no. 6 Territory.

Samson Head Start is under the Samson Cree Nation, and works in partnership with the Treaty no. 6 Alberta Head Starts On-Reserve programs to develop Aboriginal led curriculum.

Measles Outbreak Letter (Staff, Daycares and Schools).pdf

Measles Outbreak Declared in Alberta

Parents/Caregivers:

The ISC-FNIHB sent out a memo with information about measles outbreak and immunization requirements in Alberta.

Measles and potential risks for all-ages.
Measles tends to be more severe in babies and adults.
If you were born before 1970, there is a good chance you are immune to measles, as you were likely exposed to measles when it circulated widely before 1970.

For more information about Measles please click the LINK from Alberta Health Services.

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TREATY 101 Workshop

The Treaty 101 online training will be offered through the Google Class platform under the Samson Cree Nation Headstart website for Samson Cree Nation members.

Samson Head Start Program-FNCFS Workplan to offer traditional/culturally appropriate activities and workshops that promote identity, build resiliency and independence, and community engagement. Samson Cree Nation recognizes the importance of Treaty training and the transmission of this knowledge for our youth, our leaders and our tribal members.

We apologize for the confusion as we give PRIORITY to Samson Cree Nation Members parents/caregivers with children ages 0-6 years old. If you do not receive a link via email, spots have been filled based on priority. A second Treaty 101 Session will be planned to accommodate additional participants.

The teaching methods that will be used in this course will focus on educating, bringing awareness, and inspiring our youth on the history of First Nations peoples in Canada as it pertains to the Treaties.

Topics will include history of Treaty Making between First Nations peoples in Canada and the Crown in Right of Canada, and the Treaty relationships. Discussions will also include the Indian Act (1985) as it pertains to the Treaties.

Samson Cree Nation Parents/Caregivers of children ages 0-6 years old will receive a certificate of completion and incentive if they've attended the 3-day online training.

Fill out the google form below or click the LINK to register!

*If you do not have a great wifi/internet signal, you can come to the Samson Head Start Building during this time.*

We ask that you kindly do not bring children, child care is not provided as this is outside of regular staff hours.