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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 Election Commission has released an opinion on a complaint filed March 17, 2026.

Hammonds Complaint Opinion

The Kewadin Casino Gaming Authority will hold an emergency meeting March 27, 2026, at 10 a.m., at the Sault Kewadin Casino Whitefish Point Room. Tribal members may attend open portions of the meeting via Zoom link https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89215879639 only; due to the emergency nature, there will be no live streaming available.

On the agenda under Executive Session is Litigation Strategy Discussion: Kewadin v. Patterson. Under Business is Litigation Strategy: Kewadin v. Patterson.

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The Sault Tribe Elder Advisory Committee and Sault Tribe Elder Services have released the 2026 Elder Scholarship Program.

Applicants must be a Sault Tribe member graduating in 2026 who has been accepted at a trade school, college or university. Applicants must submit a 500-word essay on one of the three following topics: How the scholarship will help you financially, positive experiences you have had participating in various tribal programs growing up, or future plans using these funds.

Please send a copy of your tribal card, high school transcripts, and letter of acceptance along with your essay to Sault Tribe Elder Services, 2076 Shunk Rd., Sault Ste. Marie MI 49783. Applications are due no later than July 2, 2026.

Questions? Contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 906‑635‑4971.

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The Sault Tribe Election Commission will hold a Zoom-only special meeting on Thursday, March 26, 2026,at 1 p.m. Tribal members are welcome to attend via Zoom at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84867001733 as view-only attendees.

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