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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 Kewadin Casino Gaming Authority meet April 28, 2026, at 11:45 a.m., at the Sault Kewadin Casino Whitefish Point Room.

Tribal members may attend the meeting 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 again.

On the agenda under Business is: 3.24.26 and 3.27.26 Meeting Minutes; R-FY26 Capex Modifications/Authorization to Execute Capital; and Reinvestment Project.

The Sault Tribe Board of Directors’ Workshop Agenda for April 28, 2026, is the following:

Agenda: 10 a.m. Budgets (CLOSED); 10:20 a.m. Kewadin Gaming Authority Workshop (CLOSED) Including Executive Reports, Black Rock Update; 11:45 a.m. (or upon conclusion of KGA WS) Kewadin Gaming Authority Meeting; 1:15 p.m. Health CEO Executive Report (CLOSED); 2 p.m. Proposed Constitutional Amendments; 3 p.m. Chapter 82 Proposed Code Amendments.

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.

June 8, 2026, 7-9 p.m.

Please join the Sault Tribe Language & Culture Department for an evening of cultural teachings about our Gichi-twaa Ishkode (sacred fires). Learn the necessary protocols to serve as a firekeeper for community gatherings and ceremonies. A light meal will be provided. All are welcome to come and share.

Niigaanagiizhik Ceremonial Building 11 Ice Circle Dr., Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783.

Questions? Call (906) 635-6510.

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The United States Supreme Court yesterday issued a unanimous decision ending a multi-year legal debate that makes it clear that Michigan’s Attorney General Dana Nessel’s lawsuit to shut down the Enbridge Line 5 pipeline should be heard in state court rather than federal.

Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Chairman Austin Lowes praised the court’s decision, stating that it sends a strong message to Enbridge.

“This was a unanimous decision by the Supreme Court with no dissents, and it sends a clear message to Enbridge they need to stop playing legal games and address the merits of the Attorney General’s case,” said Lowes. “Sault Tribe is looking forward to this litigation finally playing out in state court where it belongs.”

Nessel first filed her lawsuit against Enbridge in 2019. The Canadian oil company had spent years trying to delay the case against the Line 5 pipeline before filing its motion to move the case to federal court 887 days late.

The Housing Authority Commission will meet at 10 a.m., April 27, 2026, at the Housing Authority Office, 154 Parkside Drive, Kincheloe, Mich.

Please see the attached Election Commission notice to hear an election complaint.

Notice of Hearing

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