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 Oct. 22 at Sault Kewadin Casino, 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 at the Sault Tribe website saulttribe.com 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: Summer Youth Employment FY25 Budget Mod, Good Health & Wellness Establish FY25 Budget, White Pine Lodge – Motel FY24 Budget Mod, Interagency Agreement – Unit II ARPA Housing, Interagency Agreement – Unit III ARPA Housing, Interagency Agreement – Unit V ARPA Housing, Govt, EDC, Housing Team Member Vacation Pay-Out, Acceptance of Governmental Audit Proposal, and Rescinding Resolution 2024-94

Under New Business, the board will consider Conservation Committee Request, Committee Appointments/Resignations, New Enrollment/Elders, and Board Concerns

October 22 Meeting Resolutions

Due to relocation to the new building located behind Mackinac Straits Hospital, St. Ignace Tribal Pharmacy will be temporarily closed during the following dates: Tuesday, Oct. 22, 10 a.m. through Friday, Oct. 25, 8 a.m. We apologize for any inconvenience.

St. Ignace Pharmacy flyer

ARC is currently seeking members for our newly developing Survivor Advisory Council Board. The purpose of the Advocacy Resource Center (ARC) Survivor Advisory Council (SAC) is to create a body of Native American crime survivors domiciled in the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians seven-county service area who are dedicated to generating possible solutions to identified community victimization-related concerns that include, but are not limited to, crimes of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, stalking, and sex trafficking.

Applications must be completed in full to be considered for the position. Applications are due Oct. 28, 2024, by 5 p.m. Please read the flyer and application carefully. Email applications to Jess Gillotte-King, Community Educator at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

If this interests you, please apply here https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jTuuhwj0zZHVLDcwtDgnwx4b__kWaWMO/view?usp=sharing or online at www.arcsaulttribe.com under the Survivor Advisory Council tab. Miigwech!

ARC Advisory Council Flyer and Application

Veterans Powwow Nov. 9 at DreamMakers Theater in Kewadin Casino, 2186 Shunk Rd. in Sault Ste. Marie. Grand Entries 1 and 7 p.m. Thanksgiving dinner at 5 p.m. Men’s and Women’s Woodland Special prize money: 1st - $300, 2nd - $ 200, 3rd - $ 100.

Host Drum: Bahweting Singers
Arena Director: Bud Biron
Cohost Drum: Frog Hills
Emcee: Josh Homminga
Head Female Dancer: TBD
Head Male Dancer: TBD
Head Veteran: Nick VanAlstine

Vendors contact Tyler at 906‑203‑6382 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Questions? Contract Sault Tribe Language and Culture at 906‑635‑6510 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

No politics, no dogs, no drugs or alcohol.

Veterans Powwow 2024 Flyer

Dagwaagin Manidokewin Jiibay-inaakewin – Feast of the Dead Fall Ceremony Oct. 26, 2024, Niigaanagiizhik Ceremonial Building, 11 Ice Circle in Sault Ste. Marie. Sunrise Ceremony 8 a.m. Gathering and Pipe Ceremony 10 a.m., Four direction teachings and jiibay feast at 6 p.m. Bring your feast bags. Remember that we are feeding our relatives. When we eat for the spirit, we do so in a respectful way, thinking of them and the goodness that they brought into our lives, giving thanks for all that we have received and will receive in the future. A sacred fire will be lit. Questions? Contact Tyler at the Sault Tribe Language and Culture Division at 906‑203‑6382 or by email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Jiibay-inaakewin Feast Flyer 2024

The Sault Tribe Election Commission is holding its next regularly scheduled meeting on Oct. 16, 2024, at 11 a.m. and will be held in the Whitefish Point Room at the Kewadin Casino in Sault Ste. Marie. 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