Secretarial Election on the Horizon
The decision to adopt a three-branch government will soon be in the hands of Sault Tribe members by voting “yes” or “no” in a federally administered secretarial election.
Previously, the goal for the election was for it to take place by late September. However, due to the magnitude of constitutional changes providing the framework for what will essentially be a new Sault Tribe Constitution, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, under federal regulations, has up to 180 days to complete the election. This may result in the election taking place later this year.
As such, the Secretarial Election Board will be meeting to adjust the election timeline and will soon be issuing a notice on when Sault Tribe members may expect to cast their votes.
In the meantime, to ensure ballots and election information are received, tribal citizens are encouraged to verify their mailing address is up to date with Tribal Enrollment.
For more information on the upcoming secretarial election visit here.
Proposed 3-Branch Amended Sault Tribe Constitution
Proposed 3-Branch Amended Sault Tribe Constitution Redline
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Sault Tribe Health Division presents: Unit 3 Hand Drum Workshop Oct. 17, 10-2 p.m., McCann Building, 399 McCann St. in St. Ignace. Workshop and teachings held by Gayle Christensen. Twenty Spots available for 15 years and up. Lunch will be provided.
Contact Terri Allan, Community Health Educator, to reserve your spot 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. Supported by the Tribal Practices for Wellness in Indian Country Project. Make possible with funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Sault Tribe Health Division and MSU Extension Present Canning and Preserving Workshop: Pressure Canning and Dehydrating Aug. 27, 1 p.m.- 5 p.m., Big Bear Arena kitchen, 2 Ice Circle Dr. in Sault Ste. Marie.
Learn the basics of food preservation! Free to all community members—open to the public. To register or for more information, please contact Community Health at 906‑632‑5210.
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The Sault Tribe Board of Directors’ Workshop Agenda for Aug. 24, 2026, is the following:
Agenda: 1 p.m. Constitutional Implementation Planning (CLOSED), IT Systems / Enrollment, Financial Status of Tribe; 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 Canning and Preserving Workshop: Traditional Salsa. Ten spots available at each location.
St. Ignace
Monday, Sept. 14, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
McCann Building
399 McCann Street
DeTour
Monday, Sept. 21, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
DeTour Community Center
214 Dawson Street
Hessel
Monday, Sept. 28, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Hessel Community Center
3355 N 3 Mile Rd.
Light dinner and giveaways provided at each location.
Contact Terri Allan, Community Health Educator, to reserve your spot 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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The Sault Tribe Telecommunications Department is working to move all copper phone line service to fiber.
Telecommunications will be working with Peninsula Fiber Network to move phone traffic on Wednesday, Aug. 19, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. The locations that will be affected include:
Escanaba Community Center
Gladstone Health Center
Alternate number: 906‑825‑1000
Manistique Casino
Manistique Fitness Center
Manistique Health Center
Medical alternate number: 906‑203‑4746
Optical alternate number: 906‑203‑4768
Pharmacy alternate number: 906‑203‑4742
Dental alternate number: 906‑440‑6728
Manistique Housing
Phones in these locations will not be down the entire time but will experience interruptions while the cutovers are in progress. During the downtime, please use the alternate numbers listed.
For the fitness centers that do not have an alternate number, you can call one of the health clinics, and we can get a message to them. Also, mobile phone services will not be affected, so feel free to use cell phones during any downtime.
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Please see the amended 2026 board meeting calendar. The board voted to change the October meeting dates due to other tribal events.










