Sault Tribe Youth Education & Activities (YEA) Program, in partnership with Sault Area Public Schools, is excited to announce a new Summer 2026 Program for all students entering 2nd-5th grade. This program will focus on cultural literacy, outdoor exploration, and STEM activities. It will be held at the Soo Township Building on M-129, beginning on Monday, June 8. It will run for 6 weeks, operating Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Parent transport, with drop off beginning at 7:45 a.m. and pickup taking place by 12:15 p.m. Breakfast and lunch are provided. Limited spots available, so hurry and get in your pre-registration form! The deadline for submission is May 1. Please note, pre-registration is for selection only. If selected for the program, additional registration paperwork will be required. Additional information on flyer below.

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Summer Program Interest Form SSM

Bringing Our Community Together Newberry Powwow Saturday, June 13, 2026, 4935 Zee Ba Tik Lane in Newberry, Mich.

Head Staff:
Emcee - Josh Homminga
Head Veteran - Nick VanAlstine
Arena Director - Bud Biron
Host Drum - Mukwa Giizhik
Invited Drums - Ice Circle & Frog Hills
Head Male Dancer - picked each session
Head Female Dancer - picked each session

Schedule of Events:
Vendor Set Up - 10 a.m.
Grand Entry - 1 p.m.
Feast (Indian tacos) - 4:30 p.m.
Grand Entry - 6 p.m.
Giveaway - 8 p.m.
Traveling Song - 8:30 p.m.

– Drum Split for all other drums (must have 4 singers)
– Honorarium for all dancers in regalia
– Spot Dances & Giveaway
– Drug & Alcohol Free - No Pets - No Politics –

Vendors Free (must be Tribal) contact Charlie Treleaven at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Powwow Information: Call 906‑635‑6510 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Hosted by the Sault Tribe Language & Culture Department.

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The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Language and Culture Department is seeking community input to help shape a 3-year Anishinaabemowin language learning project. Your feedback will help the department understand community needs, barriers and priorities. Questions? Call 906‑632‑6510. Link to survey: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=F0aMCCfMU0aDkOgktJvMFcOKiWNQQ9RGlZmeHPPL7k9UMVA0SjNTTE9JRVZKMTFUMEhRNVYzR1pLVS4u&route=shorturl

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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 who 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 49783 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 15, 2026.

The Sault Tribe Election Commission is looking for volunteers to open Primary Election ballots on April 30, 2026. Tribal members and tribal employees who would like to volunteer to assist the commission with opening the Primary Election ballots should contact the Election Commission via This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Volunteers please include your full name and phone number. Any questions can be sent to that email also. Dinner will be provided for volunteers at 4 p.m. with the opening starting at 5 p.m.

Thank you,
Sault Tribe Election Commission.

The following Sault Tribe Committees have vacant seats or upcoming vacancies. Sault Tribe members interested in filling these vacancies should submit one letter of intent and three letters of recommendation (forms available online or contact Lona) from other members to Lona Stewart at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 523 Ashmun Street, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783, or call 906‑635‑6050 with any questions.

Anishinaabe Cultural Committee - One vacancy - male (4-year term)
Child Welfare Committee - Two vacancies - one term expires November 2026, one expires May 2029
Conservation Committee:
Commercial Fishers - Two vacancies (4-year term) (current terms are expired)
Non-Commercial Fishers - Two vacancies (4-year term) (current terms are expired)
Commercial Fisher - One vacancy (current term expires May 2026)
Non-Commercial Fisher - One vacancy (current term expires May 2026)
Elder Advisory Committee
Unit I - Sault - One regular vacancy (4-year term), one alternate vacancy (4-year term)
Unit II - Newberry - One alternate vacancy (4-year term)
Unit III - St. Ignace - One regular vacancy - term expires October 2029, two alternate vacancies (4-year terms)
Unit V - Marquette - One alternate vacancy (4-year term)
Elder Subcommittees
Unit I - Sault - One regular vacancy - term expires September 2029
Unit II - Naubinway - One regular vacancy - term expires May 2027
Unit II - Newberry - One regular vacancy (4-year term)
Unit III - St. Ignace - One alternate vacancy - term expires March 2028
Unit IV - Escanaba - One regular vacancy (4-year term)
Unit IV - Manistique - One regular vacancy (4-year term)
Unit V - Munising - One alternate vacancy (4-year term)
Unit V - Marquette - One alternate vacancy (4-year term)
Food Sovereignty Committee – Three vacancies (4-year terms)
Health Board - One vacancy (4-year term)
Sault Tribe Election Commission - Three vacancies terms expiring November 2030