Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians Welcomes Nimkodaading Jiingtamok New Year’s Sobriety Powwow Dec. 31, 2023, Big Bear Arena, 2 Ice Circle from 3 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Host Drum: Eagle Lodge
Co-Host Drum: TBD
Head Dancers: Melissa Causley and Tyrone Shawana
Head Veteran: Nick VanAlstine
MC: Tyler Bouschor

At this powwow, we recognize the journeys of all of who seek a healthy, sober life.
Sobriety Recognition Giveaway at 5 p.m.
Dinner at 6 p.m.
Snack at 10 p.m.

Vendors Free: To Reserve Space, Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

For Info: 906‑635‑6510.

New Year’s Eve Sobriety Powwow Flyer

PBS and The Michigan Learning Channel Proudly Present
Native America
Season2, Episode 4
“Language Is Life”

Celebrate the power of Native languages and the inspirational people who are saving them. From secret recordings to “Star Wars” films dubbed in Navajo, following the revolutionary steps transforming Native America.

Join us for dinner and the special screening of the episode “Language Is Life” from the PBS series Native America, followed by the world premiere of JKL’s “Language is Life.” Scan the attached QR Code or call 906‑635‑5055, ext. 134, to RSVP.

Dec. 13
5-7 p.m.
JKL Bahweting Anishnabe School PSA
Admission is free.
Ribbon apparel is welcome.

Native America Special Screening Flyer

Allstar Promotions is excited to announce, Saint Asonia & Black Stone Cherry will appear for the first time at Kewadin Casinos DreamMakers Theater in Sault Ste. Marie, with special guest Any Given Sin, on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024!

In the wake of its 2015 self-titled debut “Saint Asonia,” Loudwire christened the band its “Best New Artist” at the Loudwire Music Awards. The 2019 follow-up, “Flawed Design,” yielded the blockbuster single, “The Hunted feat. Sully Erna of Godsmack," generating over 15 million Spotify streams. They’ve toured with Disturbed, Breaking Benjamin, Seether, Alter Bridge and Mötley Crüe, just to name a few.

Black Stone Cherry is an American Hard Rock and Southern Rock band from Kentucky. Founded in 2001 by Chris Robertson (vocals and guitar), Ben Wells (guitar), Jon Lawhon (bass) and John Fred Young (drums and percussion), they have released six studio albums. Their third album "Between the Devil & the Deep Blue Sea" was certified Gold in 2015. They have also released five EPs, two live albums, one compilation album and 20 singles. They are well known for their live shows and have been performing since their formation in 2001.

Limited Saint Asonia VIP meet and greet package includes one ticket, one exclusive signed Saint Asonia print, one exclusive VIP merchandise item, one commemorative VIP laminate and lanyard, pre-show merchandise shopping opportunity before venue opens to the public and priority entry into the venue. VIP package disclaimer information at tickets.kewadin.com.
Tickets on sale now
Tickets start at $29.50 USD
tickets.kewadin.com or The Box Office
Doors: 7 p.m. / Show: 8 p.m. 

Following is the link for the Dec. 12, 2023, Board Workshop. We will not be authorized to admit people to the Zoom portion on any items noted as CLOSED: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88608247507

12.12.23 BoD Workshop Agenda

Sault Tribe Traditional Medicine Program is holding January 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—Jan. 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30
906‑632‑0236, Lori Gambardella

St. Ignace Health Center—Jan. 10
906‑643‑8689

Manistique Health Center—Jan. 17
906‑341‑8469

Hessel Community Center—Jan. 24
906‑484‑2727

Munising Health Center—Jan. 31
906‑387‑4721 or 800‑236‑4705

George Goggleye
Sault Ste. Marie Health Center—Jan. 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 31
906‑632‑0236, Lori Gambardella

January 2024 Healer Clinic Hours

The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Board of Directors meeting calendar for 2024:

Jan. 2 – Sault Ste. Marie
Jan. 16 – Sault Ste. Marie
Feb. 6 – Sault Ste. Marie
Feb. 20 – Sault Ste. Marie
March 5 – Sault Ste. Marie
March 19 – Sault Ste. Marie
April 2 – Sault Ste. Marie
April 16 – Manistique
May 7 – Sault Ste. Marie
May 21 – Sault Ste. Marie
June 4 – St. Ignace
June 18 – Sault Ste. Marie
July 2 – Sault Ste. Marie
July 16 – Sault Ste. Marie
Aug. 6 – Sault Ste. Marie
Aug. 20 – Hessel
Sept. 3 – Sault Ste. Marie
Sept. 17 – Munising
Oct. 1 – Sault Ste. Marie
Oct. 15 – Sault Ste. Marie
Nov. 5 – Sault Ste. Marie
Nov. 19 – Sault Ste. Marie
Dec. 3 – Sault Ste. Marie

Per the Constitution and Bylaws, Article 1 – Meetings of the Board of Directors, Section 1: …..provided that at least one meeting per year shall be held in each of the five election units established pursuant to Article V, Section 1 of the tribal constitution.

General meetings of the Board of Directors are held the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month.

All general meetings start at 5 p.m. All Sault meetings will be held at the Kewadin Casino and Convention Center, other locations to be announced. Meetings with ** are changed to accommodate the Chair/Board attendance at MAST, NCAI, United Tribes, various Washington, D.C. meetings, and/or holidays.

All special meetings will be announced.

For further information please call Lona Stewart (ext. 26338) at the Administration Office: 800‑793‑0660 or 906‑635‑6050.

Board of Directors 2024 Calendar