Gathering of the Eagles Hessel Powwow Aug. 14‑16 at the Hessel powwow grounds, next to Kewadin Hessel Casino. Grand Entry: Aug. 15 at 12 and 5 p.m. Aug. 16 at 12 p.m. Vendors contact Charlie Treleaven, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 906‑379‑8329.

Kitchi-Miniss Jingtamok, Aug. 8, 2026, Bay Furnace, Christmas, Mich.

Sunrise Ceremony 6:30 a.m.
Grand Entry 12 & 6 p.m.
Feast 4:30 p.m. – Bring a dish to pass

Head Veteran – Martin Reinhardt PhD
Head Male Dancer – Jeremy Burnside
Jr. Head Male Dancer – TBD
Head Female Dancer – Katy Matson PhD
Jr. Female Dancer – TBD
Firekeeper – Dylan Friisvall
Jr. Firekeeper – Hurshel Storm
Master of Ceremonies – Josh Homminga
Jr. MC – TBD
Arena Director – Glen Brissette Jr.
Co-Host Drums – Teal Lake Singers & Ice Circle
Invited Drums – Frog Hills
ALL DRUMS WELCOME

Powwow Coordinator – Amanda Storm, 906‑450‑1439
Vendor Coordinator – Rachel Fostun, 906‑259‑3244

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The Sault Tribe Enterprise Authority meeting agenda for June 16, 2026, is the following:
05.19.26 Minutes
R-Team Member Manual – PTO Accruals and Holidays
R-Amending Enterprise Team Member Manual

The meeting is being held at the Kewadin Casino Whitefish Point Room in Sault Ste. Marie, beginning at 3:30 p.m. (or upon conclusion of EA Workshop).

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.

Agenda

The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting June 16, 2026, beginning 5 p.m. at Sault Kewadin Casino Whitefish Point Room, in person or via Zoom, https://zoom.us/j/83640619761.

“Membership Participation” will be held at 5 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.

Those who have already registered for Zoom meetings need not register again.

On the agenda under Resolutions is:
Facilities Cap Exp FY 2026 Budget Mod
Health John Hopkins Pilot Project FY 2026 Budget
Big Bear / Health 3rd Party FY 2026 Budget Mod
IT Cybersecurity Grant FY 2026 & 2027 Budget
Cleaning Contract with Hunt’s Maintenance
Authorizing Health to Apply Indian Health SAP
Health Approving Contractor for Flooring Project
Residential Land Lease Modification - Suggitt
Application to 2026 Tribal Youth Initiative Program
Application to Fish Hatchery Maintenance Program
Negotiate and Hire of Key Employee

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

Resolutions

Feeding America West Michigan drive-thru mobile pantry, Thursday, June 11, at 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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The 2026-2027 Sault Tribe Scholarship Program application period is now open through July 3, 2026.

2026-2027 Scholarship Program Flyer

Scholarship Application

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