Tribal members are invited to attend the 2024 Board of Directors Installation on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, 5:30 p.m., Sault Ste. Marie Grand Ballroom, Kewadin Casino—Oath of Office, Presentation of Gifts, Reception. Election of officers to follow reception.

For further information, please contact Lona or Ashlee, (800) 793-0660 or (906) 635-6050.

The Sault Tribe Election Commission is advising tribal members that Unit 1 candidate Joanne Pavlat-Carr has requested a vote recount per the authority provided in Tribal Code Chapter 10, 10.122 (1)(a), which states: Any candidate may request a recount of the tabulation of Votes in any primary or general election provided: (a) the margin between the requesting candidate’s vote total and vote total for an unofficial winner was within two percent (2%) of the total votes for the office being sought or fifty (50) votes, whichever is greater.

Candidate Pavlat-Carr’s request falls within these parameters and the requested recount will occur on Monday, July 1, 2024, at 5 p.m. during the Special Election Commission meeting already called and noticed.

Unofficial results of the Sault Tribe General Election just concluded are:
Chairman: Austin Lowes
Unit 1: Michael McKerchie, Kimberle Gravelle, Aaron Payment
Unit 2: Lana Causley
Unit 3: Bridgett Sorenson
Unit 4: Larry Barbeau

SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. —The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting beginning 5 p.m. on July 2 at the Sault Kewadin Casino Whitefish Point Room, in person or via Zoom, https://zoom.us/j/83640619761.

“Membership Participation” will be held at 5 p.m. in person or by virtual attendance. The link is available Sault Tribe website under membership assistance for the meeting link and Membership Form that must be completed. The deadline to submit a form is 1 p.m. on meeting day. The link is https://zoom.us/j/83640619761. Those who have already registered for Zoom meetings need not register again unless they have a matter for the board.

To attend the scheduled workshop, except for closed session or items, go to https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84149623333. Those who have already registered to Zoom Board of Directors meetings need not register for workshops.

On the agenda under Resolutions is: Govt - Sault Tribe Thrive FY24 Budget Mod, Natural Resources Water Resources Program FY24/25 Budgets, ACFS Suppl. FVPSA Mitigation Grant FY24 Budget Mod, Amending Enterprise Budget Policy, Amending Governmental Budget Policy, FY 2025 Schedule B Document 002, Partial Waiver of Convictions for Mr. Wade Thibert, Natural Resources Division Stewardship of Sugar Island Parcels, Natural Resources Division Name, Authorization to Enter into Contract for Bathroom Remodel at JKL School, Authorization to Enter into Contract for Storage Building at JKL School, Timekeeping Replacement Project #23-133, Transportation – Award Contract Bacco St. Ignace Casino, Approval of Agreement with Luna Locum LLC, FY24 Community Development Block Grant Program for Indian Tribes and Alaska Native Villages, FY24 Community Development Block Grant Program Application for Indian Tribes and Alaska Native Villages, ARPA Funded Home Replacement Program Amendment #2, OHTE Award Contract McGahey Phase II, Adopt 2023 Compensation Study/Recommendations (Housing), Adopt Classification/Compensation Study for Health, Open Bank Account with Sovereign Bank to Manage SSBCI, Rescind Res. 2023-43 USDHUD FY22 IHBG-C $1.5 Million Leveraged Match, Approving Tribal Code Chapter 104: Nuisance Code, Rescinding Resolution 2024-179 and Approving Viejas Project, STI Charter Board Appointment Approval, STI Charter Board Appointment Approval, Transfer of White Pine Lodge from EDC to Kewadin, Directing Committees to Update Bylaws to Promote Inclusiveness of all Members and Amending Resolution 2024-82 Tribal Hub Recommendations.

Under New Business, the board will consider Key Employees, Conservation Committee Requests and Board Concerns.

July 2 Meeting Resolutions

The Sault Tribe Election Commission has called a special meeting for Monday, July 1, 2024, at 5 p.m. in the Whitefish Point Room at Kewadin Casinos in Sault Ste. Marie for the purpose of considering any contests submitted by the contest deadline. Attached is the agenda.

The commission members also agreed to change their July 17 meeting to July 24, 2024, at 11 a.m. in the Whitefish Point Room at Kewadin Casinos in the Sault.

Meetings of the Sault Tribe Election Commission are open to tribal members, in person or via Zoom at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84867001733, for view-only attendees.

Election Commission Meeting Agenda

A benefit and silent auction are being held July 27 for Dwight Frazier, who has multiple myeloma.

This is to help with treatments and travel expenses.

July 27, 2024, 3-7 p.m., at Naubinway pavilion.
—Luncheon will be served with donations.
—50/50 tickets
—Silent auction

Auction contacts: Karen Frazier, 906‑477‑6294, or Brenda Frazier, 906‑360‑0767