About Us

Company History

Founded in 1974 as the real estate holdings division of the Samson Cree Nation, Samson Management Ltd. is now a business and investment management company involved in a diverse range of industries including: agriculture, pharmaceuticals, fast food, real estate, gas & convenience, First Nations art, and more.

Acting as the ‘for-profit’ branch of the Samson Cree Nation, our operations ultimately increase job creation, employment, and training of its members.

Board of Directors

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Our Divisions

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Our Mission

SML cultivates business relationships using best practices and values consistent with Samson Cree Nation by creating meaningful employement, capacity building opportunities, sustainable economy, and profitable commerce for self-determined current and future generations.

 

Our Vision

SML is an example of Indigenous excellence in business practices providing meaningful employment and a sustainable economy.

Core Values

 

SML’s values of RESPECT and RESPONSIBILITY are in accordance with the SCN values of:

 

Pimacihowin: Way of Life
The knowledge and guidance of Elders make meaning to our Cree thought, language and way of life. We sustain and maintain the essence of promoting the ideal quality of living for all People by maximizing our human resources. We will collectively promote socio-economic growth within our community and for future generations.

 

Wahkohtowin: Kinship
We believe in strengthening families and building positive relationships within our community.

 

Sakitowin: Love
We will continue to move towards productive lives, promoting our Cree culture, language and traditional values by being caring and compassionate with all our People. We believe that love and sharing are essential for the development of a safe and healthy community.

 

Tapwewin: Honesty
We believe truth and honesty are fundamental in empowering our Nation. We will provide guidance and make collective decisions, which benefit the community and future generations.

 

SML is committed to the highest level of quality of service and treatment we can offer from our respective role and the inter-connected relationships we have to the Creator, the environment, and those we serve.