Please see the attached rolling three-month activities calendar for Language & Culture. This first calendar features activities for May, June and July. This document will be updated monthly to keep our members informed on upcoming cultural activities happening across all five units.

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March for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives (MMIR) May 5, 12 p.m., American Legion Post 74, 7964 State Highway M123 in Newberry, Mich.

11 a.m. Gathering time
12 p.m. Prayer-MMIR march begins
1:30 Departure
Red hand face painting & sign making stations

Join ARC as we gather together to promote awareness for our missing and murdered indigenous relatives.

Sexual assault against native women is one of the leading contributors to MMIR. Teach respect. Teach consent. For more information call 906‑632‑1808.

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The Sault Tribe Election Commission is holding a regular meeting on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 11 a.m. The meeting will be held in the Birch/Cedar 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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Below is the **UNCERTIFIED** list of candidates for the 2026 General Election. The Election Commission held the Primary Election count on April 30, 2026.

Per Tribal Code Chapter 10, Section 10.119 (3), all contests relating to the tabulation of Votes or the results of an election must be submitted within three (3) days of the posting of the uncertified results in accordance with Section 10.123 (1). Contests relating to the results of the 2026 Primary Election must be submitted no later than by 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Contests may be submitted to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Unit 1:
Robert McRorie
Isaac McKechnie
Lori Jump
Ashley Gravelle

Unit 2:
Kimberly Lee
Dean Hyslop, Sr.

Unit 3:
Fred Paquin
Sue St. Onge

Unit 4:
Abbrielle Hoholik
Cole Goudreau

Unit 5:
Tyler LaPlaunt
Rita Glyptis

Uncertified Candidate list for the 2026 Election

Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians 44th Annual Bahweting Homecoming Powwow July 3‑5, 2026

Schedule of Events:
Thursday, July 2 - All day spiritual gathering. Starting with sunrise ceremony.

Grand Entries:
Friday, July 3: 7 p.m.
Saturday, July 4: 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Sunday, July 5: 12 noon

Dancer Registration (no cost): Friday 5-6:45 p.m. and Saturday 11 a.m.-1230 p.m.

Head Staff:
Emcee: Shannon Martin
Emcee: Beedahsiga Elliot
Head Veteran: Nick VanAlstine
Arena Director: Lilman Quintero
Head Dance Judges: Alexa & Bud Day
Head Drum Judge: Harvey Dreaver
Host Drum: chosen each session
Head Dancers: chosen each session

Food and Craft Vendor Registration:
Must be enrolled in a tribe or first nation.
Register by June 15 by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
General Powwow Questions call (906) 635-6510.

Dance Contest:
Golden Age (50 +) $1000, $700, $500, $300:
Men Combined and Women Combined

Adults (18-49) - $1000, $700, $500, $300
Men: Traditional, Grass, Fancy & Woodland
Women: Traditional, Fancy, Jingle & Woodland

Teens (13-17) $400, $300, $200, $100
Boys Combined and Girls Combined

Juniors (6-12) - $200, $150, $100, $150
Boys Combined & Girls Combined

Drum Contest
1st Place: $10,000
2nd Place: $8,000
3rd Place: $6,000
4th Place: $4,000
5th Place: $2,000
Drum split for all other drums.
Must have a minimum of 5 registered singers.

Powwow Committee Specials:
Old Style Jingle - Dance Special
$500, $400, $300, $200, $100

Old Style Sidestep - Singing Contest
$1000, $500, $250

Bells Only - Dance Special
$500, $400, $300, $200, $100

Free Admission. Open to the Public.
Location: Sault Tribe Powwow Grounds, 11 Ice Circle Drive, Sault Ste Marie, MI 49783
Host Hotel: Kewadin Casinos Sault Ste. Marie - call 906‑632‑0530 (room block 2984)
Camping: Free rustic camping (first come, first served) bathroom and shower building on site.
No drugs, alcohol, politics or pets allowed. Not responsible for loss of property or accidents.

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The Sault Tribe Board of Directors’ Workshop Agenda for May 6, 2026, is the following:

Membership Services Presentations Agenda:
10 a.m. Family Services (ACFS) Division
11 a.m. Education Division
11:45 a.m. Enrollment Department
1 p.m. Natural Resources Division
2 p.m. Recreation Division
2:15 p.m. Language & Culture Division
2:45 p.m. Elder Services Division
3:15 p.m. Housing Division
3:45 p.m. Law Enforcement/Conservation Department

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. These presentations will be live streamed to Facebook and YouTube.

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