Feeding America West Michigan drive-thru mobile pantry, Thursday, April 9, at the Big Bear Arena, 2 Ice Circle Drive in Sault Ste. Marie. Distribution will begin at 4 p.m. and end at 6 p.m. or until all food has been given out.

Mobile Pantries are like farmers markets on wheels that provide groceries – including produce, protein, dairy, grains, and more – to anyone in need at no charge.

When coming to the distribution, turn onto Bahweting Drive (off of Shunk Road). Do not block driveways.

In order to pick up food for a household other than your own, you must have written permission with signature that includes: household name and address, how many people live in the household, how many are children, how many are senior citizens/elders and how many are veterans. Limit of two proxy pickups per vehicle for distribution.

To volunteer, email Elaine Clement at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Volunteers should start arriving at the Big Bear entrance at 2:30 p.m.

To find food resources near you visit https://www.feedwm.org/findfood/.

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In recognition of sexual assault awareness month, everyone is invited to attend this free live crafting event. Gather with ARC for hands on crafts, educational exhibits, resource information and more Thursday, April 16, 5:30-8:30 p.m., 11 Ice Circle-Niigaanagiizhik Ceremonial Building in Sault Ste. Marie. Light snacks provided!

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Community Canoe Build with Ron Paquin, Adam Avery and Josh Homminga April 16, 1-4 p.m. and April 17‑18, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Enji Maawanji' Iding, 399 McCann Street in St. Ignace, Mich.

This canoe will be a central part of the new Heart of the Great Turtle Island exhibit in Straits State Park.

For questions, contact Caden Colegrove at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 906‑379‑8820.

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Sault Tribe Youth Education and Activities invites you to Returning of the Thunders Rudyard area Schools second annual Traditional Jingtamook Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 1-3 p.m., Rudyard Harris Kahl Gymnasium, 11185 W. 2nd St., Rudyard, Mich.

Head Staff
Head Veteran: Nick VanAlstine
Arena Director: Brock Lewis
Spiritual Advisor: Cecil Pavlat
Emcee: Joe Medicine
Host Drum: TBA
Head Male Dancer: TBA
Head Female Dancer: Melissa Causley
Head Junior Boys Dancer: Kayden Gentry
Head Female Dancer: Poppy Solomon

All visitors must register at the high school office.

For more information, please contact: Jackie Minton at 906‑440‑1870, or Miriam Clark or Julie Perry at 906‑379‑7341.

Sponsored by Unit 1 & 2 Board of Directors and Sault Tribe Youth Education and Activities Program.

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The Sault Tribe Health Division and the Mackinac County Wellness Coalition Presents:
Earth Day – Celebrate Mother Earth, “Ahki Nongwa”

Sault Tribe Health Education Activities:
Tuesday, April 21, from 3 to 5 p.m., McCann Building, 399 McCann St.—Chaga Tea.
Wednesday, April 22, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., St. Ignace Library, 110 W. Spruce St.—Three Sisters Planting

See flyer for more information.

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The Sault Tribe Election Commission is holding its next regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, April 9, 2026. All meetings are scheduled from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will be held in the Whitefish Point Room at the Kewadin Casino in Sault Ste. Marie. Meetings of the Sault Tribe Election Commission are open to tribal members, in person or via Zoom at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83451696095 as view-only attendees.

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