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Sault Tribe Secretarial Election ballots mailed out

The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians’ secretarial election enters its final month, with ballots scheduled to be mailed to registered voters by Oct. 26 and election results expected Nov. 19.

Tribal citizens will vote “yes” or “no” on proposed constitutional amendments that would establish three separate, co-equal branches of tribal government: legislative, executive and judicial.

The federally administered election is overseen by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) and a Secretarial Election Board. Voter registration closed Oct. 19, and only eligible tribal citizens who registered for this election will receive ballots.

Important upcoming election dates include:

• Oct. 23: Final registered voters List to be posted
• Oct. 26: Ballot packets mailed to registered voters
• Nov. 19: Deadline for ballots to be received 3 p.m. EST. Ballot counting begins at 4 p.m.
• Nov. 24: Deadline to submit written challenges to election results by 4:30 p.m. EST.

Registered voters may return completed ballots through the U.S. Postal Service or hand deliver them on Nov. 19 only, between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. EST, at DreamMakers Theater at Kewadin Casino in Sault Ste. Marie.

Ballot packets will include instructions for completing and returning ballots. Ballots will be opened and counted beginning at 4 p.m. on Nov. 19 at DreamMakers Theater, with results expected to be posted that evening.

If approved and certified by the Secretary of the Interior, the amended constitution would take effect.

To prepare for a potential transition, the Sault Tribe Board of Directors approved a Constitution Implementation Plan on Sept. 22. The plan establishes an 18-month timeline for updating tribal laws and codes while maintaining government operations, programs and services.

Tribal citizens can find additional information about the secretarial election, voting procedures, important deadlines and the proposed changes to tribal government on the secretarial election landing page.

Read the Proposed Amended Sault Tribe Constitution here.

Details: Category: Health News; Published: 23 October 2026

Sault Tribe Health Division presents a children’s book event Nov. 13, 10:30-11:30 a.m., at the St. Ignace Library. First 10 to register receive a free book. Call Terri at Community Health Education, 906‑643‑8689, Ext. 34532, to register.

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Details: Category: Health News; Published: 23 October 2026

Medicine Wheel Workshop Thursday, Nov. 5, 5-7 p.m. at the St. Ignace Public Library. Space is limited to 10 participants. This workshop will offer a brief overview of the Anishinaabe Medicine Wheel and a Prayer Wheel craft. Call Terri at Community Health Education, 906‑643‑8689, Ext. 34532, to register. details.

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Details: Category: Elder Services; Published: 23 October 2026

2026 Elder Holiday Celebrations Unit 4/5 Marquette area Dec. 3
5 p.m.
Marquette Community Center
Call: 906‑225‑1616 to RSVP

Unit 4 Manistique Dec. 5
Doors open at 1 p.m., Meal is at 2 p.m.
Manistique Tribal Center
Call: 906‑341‑8469 to RSVP Nov. 1 to Nov. 20

Units 1, 2, 3 Dec 8
Doors open at 11 a.m. Meal is at 12 p.m.
Kewadin Casinos Sault DreamMakers Theatre
Call: 906‑635‑4971 to RSVP

Unit 4 Escanaba Dec. 9
Doors open at 5 p.m., Meal is a 6 p.m.
Call: 906‑635‑4971 to RSVP
Island Resort and Casino

Unit 5 Munising Dec. 17
12 p.m.
Munising Tribal Center

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Details: Category: News; Published: 22 October 2026

The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting Oct. 27, 2026, beginning 5 p.m. at Munising Tribal Center in Munising, Mich., 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 meet-ing 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 reg-istered 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.

Those who have already registered for Zoom meetings need not register again.

On the agenda under Resolutions is:
RD Fire Suppression Est. FY27 Budget
NRD GLRI Deepwater Fish Est. FY27 Budget
Health Walk In Clinic Est. FY27 Budget
Health Rural Health Transformation Program
Health Approving Contractor Bathroom Remodel
Gov. and Housing Team Member Vacation Payout
Partial Waiver of Convictions Ms. Raeann Franklin
NTIA Native Entities Grant Program Application
Amending Chapter 21 Hunting and Inland Fishing
Redistrict/Reapportion Representation
Tribal Funds Disbursement for Powwows
Appointing Appellate Chief Judge J. Hautamaki
Appointing Appellate Judge V. Davis
Appointing Appellate Judge M. Starling
Nominating Tribal Chair to HUD TIAC
Authorizing Tribal Households Free Access to Fitness Centers
Supporting State of Michigan Legislation
Creation of Health Authority Under Tribal Council
Creation of an Independent Health Authority

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

Meeting Packet

Details: Category: News; Published: 22 October 2026

Sault Tribe Health Division presents Veterans Day Ceremony & Celebration
Nov. 11, 2026
Wequayoc Cemetery, 2354 E. M-134, Hessel, MI 49745
Removal of flowers 11 a.m.
Removal of flags and ceremony 1 p.m.
Featuring Mukkwa Giizis Drum
Potluck to follow. Please bring a dish to pass.
Free and open to the community, all veterans welcome.

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Details: Category: Health News; Published: 21 October 2026

Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn the art and science of turning fresh apples into sweet, homemade applesauce. Each participant will take a jar home. The workshop is Nov. 13 at 1 p.m., Hessel Community Center, 3355 N 3 Mile Rd.

Please RSVP: 906‑643‑8689, ext. 34532, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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