Secretarial Election on the Horizon

The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Baawating Language & Culture Gathering Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026, Niigaanagiizhik Cultural Building, 11 Ice Circle Dr. in Sault Ste. Marie. There is no cost to attend!

1 -4 p.m. Wiigwaas Naabkawaagan
Join us for an afternoon with Jackie Robinson, to make your own “Wiigwaas“(Birch Bark) medallion “naabkawaagan” (necklace). All materials provided, but feel free to bring your own special beads to add to your necklace.

5 p.m. Feast

6 p.m. Danielle Boyer & SkoBots
Join us for an evening with Danielle Boyer, who is a Sault Ste Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians member. She is a robotics inventor and is best known for designing the “SkoBots,” wearable AI-powered personal robot that teaches Anishinaabemowin. She explores how technologies can be ethically used to safeguard Indigenous cultures and languages.

Language and Culture Department contact: 906‑635‑6510

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Sault Tribe Health Division and the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan present Colorectal Cancer Prevent-Detect-Beat. Talk to your healthcare provider about getting screened. Learn and share with a patient navigator. Free health education materials, free CRC swag.

Dates: Sept. 9, 21 and 28
Sault Tribe Health Center Auditorium
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Event is open to the public
CRC Patient Navigator on site. Learn about colorectal cancer and screening options. Share what is needed to complete the screening process.

Any questions, please contact Angel at 906‑632‑6896, ext. 121.

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The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting Sept. 1, 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:
Hessel Community Center FY26&27 Budget Mods
SSM Dental FY26 Budget Mod
Health Division – Yes-Rx FY 2026 Funds
Temp Assistance for Needy Families Exploration
MDNR Memorandum of Agreement
GCTW Memorandum of Understanding
Waiving 90.402 Liability Limitation for LIHTC
Acceptance of the 2025 Governmental Audit
Reallocation of Funds ARPA Interagency Projects
Statement of Ownership 105(l) Program
Hartford Life and Disability Benefits
FY 2026 Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation
Trust Land Status for Strawberry Fields
Purchase EPIRBs for Commercial Fishers
Accepting Health CEO Resignation
Interim Appointment – Health CEO
Authorizing Hire of Legal Consultant
Improving Safety on HWY US-2 Near St. Ignace
Rescinding Resolution 2026-145
Authorize Sale of Sibley Property
Uphold Members Right to Vote and Enforce Board Accountability

Under New Business, the board will consider Commercial License Transfer, Committee Appointments, JKL Fiduciary Appointment of Vice Chairperson, and Board Concerns.

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The Sault Tribe Board of Directors’ Workshop Agenda for Monday, Aug. 31, 2026, is the following:

Agenda: 1 p.m. Constitutional Implementation Planning: Transition Memo / Resolution Review,
Health Authority Code Development, Day 1 Required Actions, Estimate of Increased Cost; 4 p.m. Implementation Planning, Update for Membership

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 Fall Health Fairs
Flu and COVID Vaccines
Health Information
Tribal & Community Booths
Health Screenings
Giveaways
Grand Prize Drawing
Lunch 11:30-1 p.m.

All events held from 10-2 p.m.
Oct. 1 – St. Ignace Kewadin Casino Tent
Oct. 6 – Sault Kewadin Casino Theater
Oct. 8 – DeTour EUP Fine Arts Hall
Oct. 9 – Hessel Tribal Youth & Fitness Center

Flu and COVID vaccines available to Sault Tribe members, other federally recognized tribes, non-native spouses, and Sault Tribe employees.

Questions, call Community Health at 906‑632‑5210.

Health Fair is open to the public.

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Labor Day Sale Kewadin Sault Gift Shop Sept. 4‑11, Store Wide Sale featuring a 25% discount. This does not include Native crafts, tobacco, nicotine products, beverages, and food items. Orange Shirts are omitted from this sale due to low quantity.

To honor Labor Day with Employees - WITH Sault Tribe Employee Badge shown at time of purchase discount increased to 35% on the following items while supplies last:
ALL Blankets and Comforter sets
Kewadin Casinos Embroidered Zip-Ups
Northern Lights Windbreakers!
New Anishinaabe Swimsuits
Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians Tumblers
ALL Tribal Flags

New items:
Every Child Matters Shirts for Sept. 30 Orange Shirt Day. $18.99
Anishinaabe/Native Floral Designed Swimsuits. Women $59.99 / Men $45.99

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