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

15-minute film documenting the tribe's deep connection to the Great Lakes fishery to be followed by panel discussion, reception

Sault Ste. Marie, MICH. – The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians will host a public screening on Oct. 21st of a new mini-documentary that highlights the tribe’s sustainable fisheries management efforts. The film, Sacred Waters: Anishinaabeg Naagdawenmaanaanig Giigoonhkewin (The First People Taking Care of the Fishery), runs just under 15 minutes and explores the tribe’s ancient connection to the Great Lakes and how Sault Tribe biologists are leading efforts to restore whitefish populations, whose numbers have been severely diminished by invasive species.

“The Anishinaabek have always had a deep history and connection to the land and the water. We are very proud that our fisheries program has been a longtime leader helping to protect and sustain the Great Lakes and its resources, but we’ve only recently started focusing on telling that story,” said Sault Tribe Chairman Austin Lowes. “This film helps us proactively showcase this important work while also providing a historical record that future generations can look back on.”

The free film screening will take place at 6 p.m., Oct. 21, at the Sault Ste. Marie Kewadin Casino’s Dream Makers Theater. The event will include a cultural celebration featuring a traditional Anishinaabe blessing, drum performance and water song, symbolizing the sacred connection between the tribe and local waters. There will also be a panel discussion with the filmmakers and Sault Tribe fisheries team with the opportunity for audience Q and A.

To register for the free film screening event, please visit this link.

Sacred Waters was developed on behalf of the Sault Tribe Board of Directors by director Finn Ryan, whose work focuses on stories of empowerment and revitalization around community, conservation and the outdoors. The Marquette-based Aaron Peterson Studios led on videography, photography and editing.

“We spend a lot of time working with indigenous communities in the Great Lakes region to help them share their stories,” said Ryan. “We learned so much from the time we were able to spend with the tribal fishers and staff. It was an honor to help showcase the important work they are doing to preserve the fisheries in the Great Lakes.”

Individuals unable to attend the Sault Ste. Marie screening on Oct. 21 also have the opportunity to view the documentary at the Fresh Coast Film Festival in Marquette, where it will be screened at 12 noon on both Friday, Oct. 18, and on Saturday, Oct. 19.

Sault Tribe Traditional Medicine Program is holding November 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—Nov. 4, 5, 25, 26
906‑632‑0236

St. Ignace Health Center—Nov. 6
906‑643‑8689 or 877‑256‑0135

Munising Health Center—Nov. 27
906‑387‑4721 or 800‑236‑4705

November Healer Flyer

Face Addiction Now (FAN) Burger Bash Fundraiser, Oct. 17, 4-7 p.m., Elks Lodge, 1111 E. Portage Ave. in Sault Ste. Marie. Cost: $10. Door prizes. To go orders available.

Burger Bash Fundraiser Flyer