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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 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

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. 

2354 E. Hwy M-134, Hessel, MI 49745
May 18, 2024, at 11 a.m.
Potluck at 12 p.m.

Needed: Rakes, trash bags, work gloves, and any other items for cleaning the graves and tidying up the general cemetery area. Please label items with your name to reduce chances of getting mixed up with others’ items.

Any questions or for more information, contact Russ Rickley, 906‑440‑5696, or Dell Powers, 906‑984‑2055.

Wequayoc Cemetery Spring Clean-up Flyer

The Sault Tribe Election Commission has reconvened it’s meeting from April 18 today, April 19, and is being held in the Whitefish Point Room at the Kewadin Casino in Sault Ste. Marie. The commission is certifying signatures at this meeting, and members are able to attend the open sessions. While the commission certifies signatures, the meeting is closed. The Zoom link for today specifically is https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84867001733.

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 April 23 at the Manistique Tribal Center, 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: NIHB Stronger Systems/Communities Establish FY24 Budget, SAMHSA FY24 Budget Modification, St. Ignace Medical Office Building, Establish FY24 Budget/3rd Party Revenue FY24 Budget Modification, Sault Medical/Nursing Establish FY24 Budget/3rd Party, Revenue FY24 Budget Modification, Continuing Funding – FY24 Sault Ste. Marie Medical/Nursing, Authorization to Use Funds for Food Sovereignty Committee, SMART FY24 Adam Walsh Grant Application, Accept Bid for Design of Make Up Air Units Health Center, Award Contract Bonacci – Odenaang Storm Sewer Project, Approval of Addendum Contract to Blue Stone, Accept 2023 Kewadin Casinos Gaming Authority Audit, Accept 2023 Kewadin Casinos Audit, Award Contract Baker Tilly – ARPA Compliance Services, Waiver of Immunity Yamaha Motor Finance Lease, Establishing Protection of our First Family, Amending Resolution 2024-106 Removing Sault Tribe Inc., Chairperson and Vice Chairperson, Approving Viejas Project.

Under New Business, the board will consider: Health Survey by Blue Stone.

April 23 Meeting Resolutions

The Sault Tribe Board of Directors’ Workshop Agenda for April 24, 2024, is the following:

10 a.m.—Housing/BlueStone Strategic Plan (CLOSED), Housing Funds and the Lodge of Hope (CLOSED).

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.

04.24.24 BOD Workshop Agenda

The Sault Tribe Board of Directors’ Workshop Agenda for April 22, 2024, is the following:

10 a.m.—Opioid Settlement Discussion (CLOSED)

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.

04.22.24 BOD Workshop Agenda

The following Sault Tribe Committees have vacant seats. Sault Tribe members interested in filling these vacancies should submit one letter of intent and three letters of recommendation from other members to Lona Stewart at 523 Ashmun Street, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783, or call 906‑635‑6050 with any questions.

Anishinaabe Cultural Committee - Ten vacancies - five males (4-year term), five females (4-year term)
Child Welfare Committee - Two vacancies (4-year term); One vacancy - term expires November 2026
Conservation Committee:
Commercial Fishers - Two vacancies (4-year term)
Non-Commercial Fishers - Three vacancies (4-year term)
Health Advisory Board - Two vacancies (4-year term); One vacancy – term expires April 2027
Housing Commission/Utility Authority - Two vacancies - One for Unit 3 and One for Unit 1 (4-year term)
Special Needs/Enrollment Committee - (2-year term)
Unit I - Two vacancies
Unit II - Two vacancies
Unit III - Two vacancies
Unit IV - One vacancy
Elder Advisory Committee
Unit I - Sault - One alternate vacancy (4-year term)
Unit II - Newberry - One regular vacancy, one alternate vacancy (4-year term)
Unit II - Naubinway - One regular vacancy (4-year term)
Unit III - St. Ignace - One regular vacancy, two alternate vacancies (4-year term)
Unit V - Marquette - One alternate vacancy (4-year term)
Elder Subcommittees
Unit I - Sault - One alternate vacancy (4-year term)
Unit IV - Escanaba - Two regular vacancies, one alternate vacancy (4-year term)
Unit V - Munising - Two alternate vacancies (4-year term)
Unit V - Marquette - One regular vacancy, one alternate vacancy (4-year term)
Food Sovereignty Committee - Two vacancies - one expiring February 2025, one expiring February 2027
Wequayoc Cemetery Committee - Five vacancies. Only Sault Tribe members who have a family member buried in this cemetery are eligible for membership on this committee (4-year term)