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Secretarial Election set to be held on or before Sept. 26

Sault Tribe members, mark your calendars. The Secretarial Election on proposed constitutional amendments establishing a three-branch government is set to be held on or before Sept. 26, 2026.

Once the Secretarial Election Board is formed, it will establish the official election date and election timeline. The Sault Tribe is accepting volunteers to serve on the board through July 3. The Board of Directors will randomly select one tribal citizen from each voting unit and two at-large tribal citizens during its July 7 meeting.
Tribal citizens interested in serving on the Secretarial Election Board are encouraged to submit their interest by emailing legal@saulttribe.net.

In May, the Sault Tribe Board of Directors unanimously voted to submit proposed constitutional amendments to the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), beginning the Secretarial Election process. The election is administered by the BIA and is required under federal law and Article X of the Sault Tribe Constitution.

When ballots are mailed later this summer or early fall, eligible tribal citizens will vote "yes" or "no" on whether to adopt the proposed constitutional amendments establishing three separate and equal branches of government.

To ensure ballots and election information are received, tribal citizens are encouraged to verify that their mailing address is up to date with Tribal Enrollment.

 

Constitutional Amendment Update

Resolution 2026-145 requests a secretarial election on proposed constitutional amendments and places the decision to update the tribe’s Constitution in the hands of Sault Tribe membership. The resolution will be sent to the BIA by June 19 and then the BIA will begin the federal election process. Linked below are the Resolution 2026-145 and the Attached Amended Constitution drafts. Please watch the tribe’s website and Facebook in the coming months for updates on this.

3 Branch Separation Amendments Attachment for Reso 2026-145

2026-145 Authorizing Amended Constitution Submission for a Secretarial Election

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Sault Tribe Health Division new Hessel Fitness Center Open House Aug. 3 from 12-3 p.m., 1901 3 Mile Rd. in Hessel Mich. We’re excited to invite you to a soft opening of our NEW Hessel Fitness Center. Come see the facility and enjoy some light refreshments with us.

The facility will initially be open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., and available exclusively to Sault Tribe members. An announcement will be made on social media when we’re open to the entire community.

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2026 Youth Powwow Sept. 12Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026
Ziibing Pavilion at Pioneer Trail Park, 6822 US HWY 2, 41 and M35 in Gladstone, Mich.
11 a.m.: Registration
12 p.m.: Grand Entry
4:30 p.m.: Feast

Free Admission
Youth Dancers
Drumming
Name blessing for pavilion
Traditional Food
Culture activities

Vendors are welcome. Contact Sarah at 906‑203‑5888 for more information.

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Sault Tribe Health Division presents Powwow Teachings Dance and Etiquette Aug. 8, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Museum of Ojibwa Culture, 500 North State St. in St Ignace.

Join us in learning powwow dances, regalia, and respectful etiquette. Lunch will be provided.

Powwows are more than celebrations they are living traditions that carry deep cultural teachings, community values, and spiritual connections. At the heart of a powwow is the idea of celebrating life and community.

Please call Terri at 906‑643‑8689, ext. 34532 to register.

Brought to you by Sault Tribe Community Health Education. Supported by the Tribal Practices for Wellness in Indian Country Project. Made possible with funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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

Agenda: 10 a.m. Budget (CLOSED) 10:15 a.m. Kewadin Gaming Authority Workshop (CLOSED)  Executive Reports and Black Rock Update, 11:15 a.m. Health CEO Executive Reports (CLOSED), 12-1:15 p.m. MAT Clinic Update (CLOSED), 1:15 p.m. STI 2026 2nd Quarter Update (CLOSED), 2:30 p.m. Line 5 (CLOSED), 3 p.m. Proposed Constitution Amendment Implementation, 4 p.m. Housing Groundbreaking for Apartment Building, 1380 E Arctic Circle, Odenaang.

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. 

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Sault Tribe Health Division presents Canning and Preserving Workshop: Freezer Jam. Ten spots available at each location.

St. Ignace
Monday, July 27
5:30-7:30 p.m.
McCann Building
399 McCann St.

Hessel
Monday, Aug. 10
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Hessel Tribal Center
3355 N 3 Mile Rd.

DeTour
Monday, Aug. 31
5:30-7:30 p.m.
DeTour Community Center
214 Dawson St.

Contact Terri Allan, Community Health Educator, to register at 906‑643‑8689 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Brought to you by Sault Tribe Community Health Education and Nutrition. Supported by the Sault Tribe Special Diabetes Program for Indians and Tribal Practices for Wellness in Indian Country Project. Made possible with funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Due to having no action items, the Tuesday, July 28, 2026, Kewadin Gaming Authority meeting is canceled.

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