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Draft Constitutional Amendments

Pursuant to Tribal Resolution 2026-01 the Tribal Board of Directors and the Legal Department are posting the draft constitutional amendments (both in redline and a clean version) along with an executive summary and an initial fiscal impact statement. The tribe welcomes feedback from its citizens. Feedback from tribal citizens will be collected throughout the remainder of the process and can be sent to constitution@saulttribe.net. Please include your full name and your enrollment number so we can verify your citizenship and ensure that your feedback is properly logged to be sent to the board under the timelines in Tribal Resolution 2026-01.

CLEAN 3 Branch Separation Amendments for Public Release

REDLINE 3 Branch Separation Amendments for Public Release

Constitution Amendments Executive Summary

Initial Fiscal Impact Statement 3 Branch Government


 

The Sault Tribe Housing Authority Commission will meet March 23, 2026, at the Sault Kewadin Convention Center, Grand Island Rooms, beginning at 10 a.m.

The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting March 24, 2026, beginning 5 p.m. at Sault Kewadin Casino Whitefish Point Room, 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.

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

On the agenda under Resolutions is:
Establish FY26 Hessel Comm. Center Budget
Establish FY26 NRD Utility Auth Contract Budget
Establish FY26 MiLEAP Budgets
Govt. HR/Cultural Admin. FY26 Budget Mods
Wellness Program/3rd Party FY26 Budget Mods
Approving Amended Cultural Comm. Bylaws
Approving Amended Education Comm. Bylaws
Approving MOU Sault Area Public Schools
Wetland Program Development Grant Application
2026-2029 Transportation Improvement Plan
Native American Honor Flight
Hotel Tax Revenue to Tribal Land Claims/Culture
Est. Reservations at Tribal Community Centers
Auth. Participation in Native Nations Survey/MOU

Under New Business, the board will consider Committee Appointments/Resignations, and Board Concerns.

Resolutions

The Kewadin Casino Gaming Authority will meet March 24, 2026, at 1:15 p.m. (or upon conclusion of KGA workshop), at the Sault Kewadin Casino Whitefish Point Room, in person or via Zoom, https://zoom.us/j/83640619761. Those who have already registered for Zoom meetings need not register again.

On the agenda is: Feb. 24, 2026 Meeting Minutes, R-FY26 Kewadin Sault Hotel Budget Mod, R-FY26 Dream Catcher’s Restaurant Budget Mod, and R-FY26 Administration Budget Mod.

Agenda

The Sault Tribe Enterprise Authority meeting agenda for March 24, 2026, is the following: Feb. 17, 2026 Minutes, R-EDC Strategic Plan, and R-Enterprise Team Member Manual.

The meeting is being held at the Sault Kewadin Casino Whitefish Point Room, beginning at 1:30 p.m. or upon conclusion of the KGA meeting.

Tribal members may attend the workshop except for closed sessions or items, or attend by Zoom at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84149623333. Those who have already registered to Zoom Board of Directors meetings need not register for workshops.

Agenda 

Munising Powwow Save the DateAug. 8, 2026, Kitchi-Miniss Jiingtamok, Bay Furnace, Munising, Mich. Details to be announced.

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Please join Sault Tribe Health Education for a 1-day workshop on April 24, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. located at the Escanaba Community Center, 3721 Jingob St., Escanaba, Mich. This workshop will focus on common movements that mimic daily activities to build strength, balance, and mobility. This class is for Tribal members and community members aged 50+. Call Sault Tribe Community Health to reserve your spot, 906‑632‑5210.

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