After School Care Program

The Samson Head Start-FNCFS Prevention program is pleased to announce the return of the After School Care Program for the 2025-2026 School Year.

designed to support Samson Cree Nation members. Our After School Care Program will now be held in the *New* Samson Head Start Trailers.

This program is specifically designed to provide a safe and enriching after-school environment three days per week, with a focus on serving low-income families and single-parent households. Please note that for October, we will run two (2) days per week on Tuesdays & Thursdays.

Following a successful pilot program from March to June 2024, we have made key improvements to ensure the program's long-term success. We have secured a dedicated location and prioritized hiring certified staff to maintain high standards of care. These enhancements enable us to continue providing an exceptional program, with our children and their families at the forefront of everything we do.

Parents/Caregivers must fill out an online form for their children's registration. If your child qualifies for our ASC program, you will be notified via contact information. Please click this LINK to fill out the online Google Form.

SCN Celebrations Pow Wow Initiation 2025

For the third consecutive year, the Samson Head Start and Daycare (SCN Early Learning Programs) has partnered with the Samson Cree Nations Celebrations committee to host a successful Pow Wow Initiation event. Held before the annual Samson Cree Nation Pow Wow, this event has consistently drawn numerous on-reserve and off-reserve nation members, providing a vital opportunity for participation in traditional ceremonies.

This initiative plays a crucial role in building resilience, independence, and fostering a strong reconnection to the Cree culture and language. By offering a direct engagement with traditional practices, the event empowers participants to embrace their heritage, strengthening their cultural identity and promoting a sense of belonging. The consistent success, evidenced by 66 registered participants this year, highlights the community's dedication to preserving and revitalizing Cree traditions for future generations.

The overall total in the last three (3) years of the Powwow Initiation has reached 310 Samson Cree Nation members.

Samson Head Start: The 0-6 Year Gift Card Initiative

For the past six years, the Samson Head Start program has successfully implemented a gift card incentive initiative to support parents and guardians of children aged six and under within the Samson Cree Nation. This program has proven to be an effective tool for providing financial assistance, particularly as the number of registered Samson Cree Nation children has grown.

In the current economic climate, with rising inflation, this initiative has become even more vital. It addresses a significant need by helping families provide essential items for their children, whether they reside on or off the reserve. The program's sustained success highlights its importance and positive impact on the community.

Connecting Generations

The Samson Cree Nation Early Learning and Treaty Protectorate and Enforcement hosted an engagement for Ketayak and Awisisak to come together for discussions on Samson Cree Nation Sovereignty, Treaty, and Early Learning and Child Care. Other topics of conversation are the Nipisihkopahk Awasisak Declaration and succession planning for the future.

The Event was held at the Maskwacis Bear Park Powwow Grounds on June 16 and 17, 2025, for 12-35 year olds (youth) and Elders 65+.

Connection Generations Traditional Powwow 2025_SHS-FNCFS.pdf

*Calendars are subject to change - Parents will be notified in advance*

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