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Sault Tribe Secretarial Election ballots mailed out

The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians’ secretarial election enters its final month, with ballots scheduled to be mailed to registered voters by Oct. 26 and election results expected Nov. 19.

Tribal citizens will vote “yes” or “no” on proposed constitutional amendments that would establish three separate, co-equal branches of tribal government: legislative, executive and judicial.

The federally administered election is overseen by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) and a Secretarial Election Board. Voter registration closed Oct. 19, and only eligible tribal citizens who registered for this election will receive ballots.

Important upcoming election dates include:

• Oct. 23: Final registered voters List to be posted
• Oct. 26: Ballot packets mailed to registered voters
• Nov. 19: Deadline for ballots to be received 3 p.m. EST. Ballot counting begins at 4 p.m.
• Nov. 24: Deadline to submit written challenges to election results by 4:30 p.m. EST.

Registered voters may return completed ballots through the U.S. Postal Service or hand deliver them on Nov. 19 only, between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. EST, at DreamMakers Theater at Kewadin Casino in Sault Ste. Marie.

Ballot packets will include instructions for completing and returning ballots. Ballots will be opened and counted beginning at 4 p.m. on Nov. 19 at DreamMakers Theater, with results expected to be posted that evening.

If approved and certified by the Secretary of the Interior, the amended constitution would take effect.

To prepare for a potential transition, the Sault Tribe Board of Directors approved a Constitution Implementation Plan on Sept. 22. The plan establishes an 18-month timeline for updating tribal laws and codes while maintaining government operations, programs and services.

Tribal citizens can find additional information about the secretarial election, voting procedures, important deadlines and the proposed changes to tribal government on the secretarial election landing page.

Read the Proposed Amended Sault Tribe Constitution here.

 

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Attention Sault Tribe members:

Effective tonight, Oct. 27, at 11 p.m., tax exempt sales of diesel fuel at tribally owned gas stations and non-tribal owned stations offering gas discounts will be temporarily suspended through Jan. 1, 2027. This is due to membership utilizing the Tribe's available 150,000-gallon quota with the State of Michigan for 2026. Diesel fuel will remain available for purchase at all tribally owned and partner gas stations during this time.

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The Sault Tribe is working with MSU Extension and the MSU School of Planning, Design and Construction to develop various resilient home designs that are climate-adapted to different eco regions of the Eastern UP. Join the Zoom meeting on Nov. 5 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. to learn more about resilient property designs and share what you've learned from living on your land over the years.

Please RSVP at: https://msu.zoom.us/meeting/register/CYzAnzT1TaG_EXergFJx6Q#/registration

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Kewadin Casino St. Ignace is kicking off the 2027 concert series with Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives on Saturday, March 6!

With a career spanning more than 50 years, Marty is a five-time Grammy Award winner, Country Music Hall of Famer, Congress of Country Music founder and AMA Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. Joined by his long-time band, The Fabulous Superlatives, Stuart will bring all of his hits to the Event Center—"Hillbilly Rock," "Burn Me Down" and "Tempted," along with many of your Country music favorites.

Tickets on sale now at tickets.kewadin.com or at the Box Office.

"THE COUNTRY STAR" VIP PACKAGE:
Admission to a private pre-show event at venue featuring a two-song performance by Marty and the Superlatives, along with a Q&A Storytelling session with Marty and Band.
—One VIP Laminate and Lanyard.
—Crowd Free Merchandise Shopping
—One special edition poster

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Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Youth Education & Activities Program 6th Annual Youth Leadership Conference “Strong Roots, Strong Leaders” Your Voice. Your Path.

Nov. 13, 2026
Starting at 8 a.m.
Breakfast & lunch provided.
Kewadin Casino Sault Ste. Marie Grand Island I & II

Keynote Speaker
Autumn Rae Henry
Sault Tribe Member
PhD Student
The University of Texas at Arlington
Social Work Doctoral Student
Licensed Master Social Worker
Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor
Trauma Informed Care Certification: Safe Families for Children

Please register by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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Free Event for Adults and Children 12 and up at the St. Ignace Library, Monday, Nov. 30, 5-7 p.m. Space is limited to 10 participants.

Make a Dreamcatcher (all materials provided)
Storytelling Dreamcatcher by: Audry Wood
The Legend of the Dreamcatcher (Ojibwe Culture)

Call Terri at Community Health Education, 906‑643‑8689, Ext. 34532, to register.

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Sault Tribe Early Childhood Education is hiring. 

Are you interested in working in the #earlychildhood field? If so, we have opportunities for you!! We have many new positions, as we are planning on expanding our services and opening some new classrooms. Click on this link https://www.saulttribe.com/newsroom/employment to apply today or scan our QR code! Read flyer for details.

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  1. Children’s book event Nov. 13
  2. Medicine Wheel Workshop Nov. 5
  3. Sault Tribe Elder Services Holiday Parties
  4. Sault Tribe Board meets Oct. 27 in Munising
  5. Veterans Day Ceremony & Celebration Nov. 11
  6. Apple Preservation Workshop Nov. 13 in Hessel
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