Secretarial Election on the Horizon

The following Sault Tribe Committees have vacant seats or upcoming vacancies. Sault Tribe members interested in filling these vacancies should submit one letter of intent and three letters of recommendation (forms available online or contact Lona) from other members to Lona Stewart at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 523 Ashmun Street, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783, or call 906‑635‑6050 with any questions.

Anishinaabe Cultural Committee - Two vacancies - male - one 4-year term, one term expires October 2028
Child Welfare Committee - Two vacancies - one 4-year term, one term expires May 2029
Conservation Committee:
Non-Commercial Fisher - Two vacancies (4-year terms)
Education Committee - One vacancy (4-year term)
Elder Advisory Committee
Unit I - Sault - One regular vacancy (4-year term); two alternate vacancies (4-year term)
Unit II - Newberry - One regular vacancy, term expires July 2029; one alternate vacancy (4-year term)
Unit III - St. Ignace - One regular vacancy - term expires October 2029; two alternate vacancies (4-year terms)
Unit IV - Manistique - One regular vacancy (4-year term)
Unit V - Marquette - One alternate vacancy (4-year term)
Elder Subcommittees
Unit I - Sault - Two regular vacancies - one term expires September 2029, one 4-year term
Unit II - Hessel - One alternate vacancy (4-year term)
Unit II - Naubinway - Two regular vacancies - one term expires May 2027, one 4-year term; one alternate vacancy (4-year term)
Unit II - Newberry - Two regular vacancies, one term expires March 2028, one 4-year term; one Alternate vacancy, term expires August 2028
Unit III - St. Ignace - One alternate vacancy - term expires March 2028
Unit IV - Escanaba - Four regular vacancies (4-year terms); one alternate vacancy (4-year term)
Unit IV - Manistique - One regular vacancy (4-year term)
Unit V - Munising - One alternate vacancy (4-year term)
Unit V - Marquette - Two regular vacancies (4-year terms); one alternate vacancy (4-year term)
Food Sovereignty Committee - Three vacancies (4-year terms)
Health Board – Two vacancies - one term expires May 2027, one term expires September 2027
Sault Tribe Election Commission - Four vacancies, 3 terms expiring November 2030 and one term expiring November 2028 (please indicate which length of term you are seeking)

The Sault Tribe Board of Directors’ Workshop Agenda for Aug. 11, 2026, is the following:

Agenda: 9 a.m. JKL Fiduciary Committee Meeting, 10 a.m. Kewadin Casinos CFO Introduction, 10:30 a.m. Budget (CLOSED), 10:45 a.m. Government Executive Reports: General Counsel, Govt. CEO and CFO, CIO (CLOSED), 2 p.m. Long Term 2% Discussion (CLOSED), 3 p.m. Employee Health Insurance Plan.

The workshop is being held at the Sault Kewadin Casino Whitefish Point Room. 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

There will be a JKL Fiduciary Committee Meeting on Aug. 11, 2026, at 9 a.m. in the Kewadin Casinos Whitefish Point Room.

On the agenda under School Reports:
JKL Bahweting Anishnabe School
—Special Education Additional Needs,
—2026-27 Draft Budget Summary,
—Special Fiduciary Requests;
Malcolm High School;
Sault Tribe Education

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

Rendezvous at the Straits Powwow and Indigenous Art Show Aug. 28‑30, Little Bear East Arena (south lawn) and Museum of Ojibwa Culture.

Join us for the Rendezvous at the Straits Powwow & Indigenous Art Show, a welcoming community celebration open to all, with admission by donation.

Traditional dancing, Native flute music, hoop dancing, food, arts and crafts.

Friday Blessing of the Grounds at Noon

Saturday and Sunday
Grand Entry at 12 p.m.

Master of Ceremonies: Joe Medicine
Presenting: Sturgeon Bay Singer and host drum

Public welcome. No drugs or alcohol.

For more information, contact Ron Daniels at 906‑430‑7735, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or the St. Ignace Visitors Bureau at 906‑643‑6950 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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Below is the link to submit your application for the Sault Ste Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Food Distribution Program. Each page provides clear instructions. Please ensure that any page featuring the 'Save' button is saved accordingly. Pay attention to the drop-down menus, as they can help make navigating the application easier for you. You can easily download your Driver's License, State ID, Utilities, and other important paperwork through this portal. Should you encounter any difficulties, do not hesitate to contact the Food Distribution Program at 906‑635‑6076 or 888‑448‑8732. Our team will be pleased to assist you. Upon receipt of your application, we will review it and contact you by telephone or email should any additional information be required.

https://saulttribe.ifdp.io/kiosk/online-application 

The Sault Tribe and Sacred Waterways present Paddle for the Future Flotilla to Stop Line 5 Saturday, Aug. 29, 9 a.m. - noon, Kiwanis Beach, St. Ignace. Come protect the water! Water Ceremony Rally, traditional food, kayaking, drums and art. All are welcome. BYO feast bundle. More details at glwpn.org/waterways.

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