SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. —The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting at 4 p.m. on July 21 at DoubleTree Hilton Hotel at 111 North Grand Avenue, Lansing, MI 48933, in person or via Zoom, https://zoom.us/j/83640619761.

“Membership Participation” will be held at 4 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.

On the agenda under Resolutions is:
ACFS CCDF 2805 FY26 Budget Modification
NRD Nunn's Creek Fisheries FY26 Budget Mod
NRD Aquaculture Pond Improvement FY26 Budget
Language and Culture GLITEC FY26 Budget
Telecommunications Cap Ex FY26 Budget Mod
Audit Committee Appointments
Tax Commission Appointments
Health PHEP 2026 Acceptance
Residential Land Lease Modification Germain
Residential Land Lease Fox
Residential Land Lease Willis
Authorizing Litigation to Protect Tribal Interests
Authorizing Cooperative Litigation Agreement
Unleashing Tribal Energy Development Grant
33 Year Promise to Establish JKL High School
Authorizing Health Division Eligibility Change
Negotiate and Accept Donation Lone Susan Island

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

Resolutions 

The Unit III Board of Directors Unit meeting is cancelled for July 20 as they will be in Lansing.

Sault Tribe Health Division presents Community Walking Group. Group led walks on Wednesdays at Big Bear Walking Track, 10-11 a.m.

Lace up your sneakers and walk with us on an indoor track. A great way to stay active and meet new friends.

Register with Community Health 906‑632‑5210 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Brought to you by the Sault Tribe’s Medical Fitness Program and Good Health and Wellness in Indian Country Grant. Made possible with funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Government Human Resources (HR) has moved to the former Finance/Accounting office area located in the:
Administration Building - Basement
523 Ashmun Street
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
Business Hours: Normal business hours
Phone: 906‑635‑4937
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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 - Four regular vacancies (4-year terms); one alternate vacancy (4-year term)
Food Sovereignty Committee - Three vacancies (4-year terms)
Sault Tribe Election Commission - Three vacancies terms expiring November 2030

Beginning Aug. 1, 2026, eligible tribal members can enroll online to receive their 2026 elder dividend. The online portal will be available Aug. 1 through Oct. 1, 2026.

If you will be 60 years of age or older by Dec. 31, 2026, you are eligible to enroll.

To complete your online form:
1. Visit www.saulttribe.com. 
2. Click on the “Elder Form” link.
3. Complete the online form and select “Submit.”
4. Once your form has been successfully submitted, you will receive a confirmation/reference number. Please keep this number for your records.

Once you have received your confirmation number, your form is complete, and you will be registered to receive your elder dividend check in January 2027. If you complete the online form, you will not receive a paper form in the mail.

The online portal will only be available Aug. 1 through Oct. 1, 2026. If you do not complete online during that time, a paper form will be mailed to you. You will then need to complete and return the paper form by mail.

Important Reminder: If you move after submitting your elder form but before your check is mailed in January 2027, please contact the Enrollment Department to update your mailing address. Keeping your address current will help ensure your elder dividend check is delivered without delay.

If you have questions or need assistance with the online portal, please contact the Enrollment Department at 906‑632‑8552 or email Stacey Synett at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..