Calling all Sault Tribe members! Join us for an immersive weekend of cultural activities at the inaugural West End Culture Camp, July 25‑26, 2026. There is no cost to attend, but registration is encouraged to establish a headcount for meals. All meals provided. Rustic tent camping available on site. Hosted at the Clear Lake Education Center in Manistique.

See flyer for agenda.

Contact Kelly Tovar to register, 906‑379‑8486 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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The Sault Tribe Enrollment Department is introducing a new, streamlined process for elders to claim their elder dividend check. From Aug. 1 through Oct. 1, 2026, an online application portal will be available. Elders will login and complete the process quickly and securely. Elder checks will be mailed in January 2027.

This new system is designed to reduce processing time, lower administrative costs, and make the application process more efficient. It will also help eliminate issues such as lost or delayed forms.

As the rollout approaches, updates and additional details will be shared in the tribal newspaper and online at www.saulttribe.com. 

For those who are unable to access the online portal, a paper application will continue to be mailed to the address we have on file.

If your address changes after submitting your application, whether online or by mail, you must contact the Enrollment Office to ensure your information is updated. Call 906‑632‑8552 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Please see the attached rolling three-month activities calendar for Language & Culture activities for June, July and August. This document will be updated monthly to keep our members informed on upcoming cultural activities happening across all five units.

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The Sault Tribe Election Commission is looking for volunteers to open General Election ballots on June 25, 2026. Tribal members and tribal employees who would like to volunteer to assist the commission with opening the General 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

SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. —Kewadin Casinos will soon begin work on the next phase of its multimillion dollar upgrade project with each casino seeing a substantial investment into their property over the next three years. Previous phases of Kewadin Casinos’ multimillion dollar upgrade project have included a complete interior and exterior renovation and remodel of the Kewadin Casino Sault Ste. Marie hotel tower, new dining concepts bringing in Black Rock Bar & Grill and The Eatery Sault Ste. Marie and casino main entrance.

The next renovations are scheduled to begin in summer 2026 and will include:

Kewadin Casino St. Ignace
• Room renovations and upgrades beginning fall 2026
• Development of a new RV Park with full hook ups beginning spring 2027

Kewadin Casino Sault Ste. Marie
• Demolition of the original casino and hotel known as the East Wing structure along Shunk Rd. beginning fall/winter 2026
• Construction of a new sports bar including virtual game bays beginning summer 2027
• Construction of a new waterpark with specific children and adult areas beginning summer 2027

Kewadin Manistique
• New RV Park including full hook up options beginning summer 2026
• Renovation of restaurant and bar, schedule to be announced

Kewadin Casino Christmas
• RV Park enhancements including full hook up options beginning summer 2026

Kewadin Casino Hessel
• Renovation of bar and deli beginning Fall 2026
• Improvements of the cabin and RV Park including 50 amp hook up options, schedule to be announced

“We understand that the needs of our guests have evolved over the years, and we are excited for the opportunity to evolve with them. These renovations are designed to enhance the guest experience in the areas guests value most, whether it is a family traveling to camp or a local resident looking for a great meal and a fun night out. This next phase will allow us to better meet those needs by enhancing our RV park offerings, improving our hotel at Kewadin Casino St. Ignace, and bringing more family-friendly experiences to Kewadin Casino Sault Ste. Marie with the only water park in Michigan’s eastern Upper Peninsula,” said Kewadin Casinos CEO Allen Kerridge.

Kewadin Casinos has continued its successful partnership with Integrated Designs Inc. (IDI) for architecture and engineering services and Gundlach Champion to provide construction management services for this project.

Located in one of the most scenic regions of North America, Kewadin Casinos currently offers over 2,000 slot machines, 26 table games, hotels, dining, and other amenities at five properties in Michigan’s eastern and central Upper Peninsula. Owned and operated by the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, Kewadin Casinos are the premier gaming destinations for people who live in and visit the Upper Peninsula, which is bordered on the south by Lake Michigan and Lake Huron, on the west by Wisconsin, and on the north by Lake Superior and Canada.

For more information about the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, please visit www.saulttribe.com. For more information about Kewadin Casinos, please visit www.kewadin.com.

Kewadin Casinos announces next phase of multimillion dollar upgrade project

The Election Commission Publishes Court of Appeals Filings:

APP-2026-02 Appellee's Response Brief 5-26-26

APP-2026-02 Motion to Recuse 6-1-26

APP-2026-02 Motion to Schedule Oral Arguments According to Code