The Sault Tribe Election Commission met on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at 3 p.m. to review two contests related to nominating petitions: one from Unit 2 Candidate Dean Hyslop Sr. and one from Unit 3 Candidate William J. Perault.

After conducting a second review of the respective sets of nominating petitions, the Election Commission made the following findings via roll call vote:
1.    Unit 2 Candidate Dean Hyslop Sr. needed 40 valid signatures. At the initial review on Friday, April 19, 2024, the Commission found 38 valid signatures. Candidate Hyslop filed a contest to this. After their second review, the Commission found three additional valid signatures, placing Candidate Hyslop at 41 valid signatures. Candidate Hyslop will be placed on the ballot for the 2024 Unit Two Primary Election.
2.    Unit 3 Candidate William J. Perault needed 50 valid signatures. At the initial review on Friday, April 19, 2024, the Commission found 43 valid signatures. Candidate Perault filed a contest to this. After their second review, the Commission found that Candidate Perault would still be short seven or more signatures to reach the 50 valid signature threshold. Candidate Perault will not be placed on the ballot for the 2024 Unit Three Primary Election.

If there are any questions, please contact Election Commission Chairman Boyd Snyder at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

2024 OFFICIAL List of Candidates 4-24-24

The Sault Tribe WIOA Department is accepting applications for the Summer Youth Employment Program. This program is for Native American youth ages 14 to 24 that reside within the seven-county service area (Marquette, Alger, Chippewa, Luce, Mackinaw, Delta and Schoolcraft counties). Applications may be picked up at the WIOA office, located on the 2nd floor of the Big Bear, 2 Ice Circle, Sault Ste. Marie MI or by contacting Brenda Cadreau at (906) 635-4767 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Deadline to apply is May 24, 2024.

The Sault Tribe Election Commission has called a special meeting for Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 3 p.m. in the Whitefish Point Room at Kewadin Casinos in the Sault. The purpose of this special meeting is for the Commission to review Election contests and complaint(s). Members may attend via Zoom using the link below, or in person at the Whitefish Point Room.

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84867001733 

Election Commission Meeting Agenda

Sault Tribe Traditional Medicine Program is holding May clinic hours for the following dates and locations. Any questions, or to book an appointment, please call the Traditional Medicine Program at 906‑632‑0236 or 906‑632‑5268.

Gerard Sagassige
Sault Ste. Marie Health Center—May 6, 7, 14, 20, 21, 28
906‑632‑0236

St. Ignace Health Center—May 1
906‑643‑8689

Manistique Health Center—May 8
906‑341‑8469

Hessel Community Center—May 15
906‑484‑2727

Munising Health Center—May 22
906‑387‑4721 or 800‑236‑4705

Newberry—May 29
906‑293‑8181

George Goggleye
Sault Ste. Marie Health Center—May 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, 31
906‑632‑0236

2024 May Healer flyer

Traveling Exhibit May 28 & 29, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and May 30, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Niigaanagiizhik Ceremonial Building, 11 Ice Circle in Sault Ste. Marie.

The title, "The Seventh Fire," comes from the Seven Fires Prophecies that were given to the Anishinaabe people. This display features a timeline of the history of the Anishinaabe people as well as videos that show the many different perspectives on decolonization and Anishinaabe culture, including foodways, education, sovereignty and the challenges of living in a colonized world.

The exhibit was developed over several months by a dedicated committee of individuals from the Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center, Center for Native American Studies at NMU, Great Lakes Peace Center, the Episcopal Diocese of Northern Michigan and the Native American Student Association.

Traveling Exhibit Flyer

The Election Commission and staff volunteers are nearing conclusion of certifying signatures. The Election Commission will be going back into open session within the next 45 minutes (approximately 5:45 p.m.) to announce all candidates who had the appropriate number of signatures to proceed to the Primary Election. Below is the Zoom link for any member who would like to join. Please note: you can stay in the waiting room until the Commission is ready to open the meeting back up to the membership.

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84867001733.