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Hobbema Alberta: Tiny Home to Samson Cree Nation
Hobbema, Alberta may be small, but it’s home for more than 3000 members of the Samson Cree Nation. Samson 137 Reserve is close to the tiny hamlet of Hobbema in central Alberta.Samson 137 Reserve is actually one of four reserves surrounding Hobbema. Unemployment in the region is high; there just isn’t much industry around Hobbema. But Samson’s financial future is beginning to look quite bright.
History in Hobbema
For 30 years, Samson has been fighting the Canadian Government for control of their own money. In 2006, the band made history when a court order gave them control of their federal government funding.We'd like to welcome you with $200.00 or more in exclusive monthly savings, a special 10% discount and a ton of tips, tricks and secrets for getting the best deals on First Nations Art. Claim this Free, no obligation gift by entering your first name and primary email here:
The move was historical because until that point, the Government of Canada managed the funds for First Nations—a situation other Canadians wouldn’t stand for in their own financial lives.
Wise investment
Samson now holds their money in a trust fund. In the very first year, that fund saw a rate of return of 12.85%. When the government controlled the money, the rate of return was much lower at 4.28%!Samson Cree Nation has also partnered with two other First Nations—Ktunaxa Nation and Mnjikaning First Nation—to create an entertainment destination out of a place once filled with despair.
Saint Eugene’s Mission in British Columbia was Canada’s first residential school. Today, thanks in part to the Samson Cree Nation of Hobbema, tourists head to the Mission to relax, golf, be pampered and take in the excitement of the casino.
Just the Stats, Please
Statistics for Samson 137 Reserve(Source: Statistics Canada)
2006 population 3,295
2001 population 3,069
Population change (%) 7.4
Total private dwellings 929
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents 794
Population density per square kilometer 25.7
Land area (square km) 128.07
