The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting Feb. 17, 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:
Natural Resources Building FY26 Budget Mod
NRD Application 2026 Small Grants Program
MOA with Consolidated Community Schools Approving JKL PSA School Compensation Plan
Partial Waiver – Rickley
Approving Contract Sonosky
Approving Contract Cedar Rock Alliance
Approving Contract Khoury Johnson Leavitt
Approving Contract Michelle Castagne
Rescind Res. 2025-268/Auth Land Lease – Lackey
Residential Land Lease John James McClellan
Limited Partnership LIH Tax Credit Program
Housing Authority ARPA Affordable Units
Health Property Acquisition Negotiation
Health Tribal Opioid Settlement Fund
Amending Chapter 82 Appeals
Final Resolution Assignment to KGA
Tribal Court Standing for Tribal Citizens

Under New Business, the board will consider Commercial Captain License Transfers and Board Concerns.

Resolutions 

Bahweting Summer Gathering and Powwow July 3‑5, 2026, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich.
Full event flyer to be released at a later date.
Free and open to the public.
No drugs, alcohol or politics.
Hosted by the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians.
Questions? Please call the Language & Culture Division at 906‑635‑6510.

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Sault Tribe Traditional Medicine Program is holding March clinic hours for the following dates and locations. Any questions, or to book an appointment, please call the Traditional Medicine Program at 906‑632‑0236 or 906‑632‑5268.

Gerard Sagassige
Sault Ste. Marie Health Center—March 2, 3, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31
906‑632‑0236

St. Ignace Health Center—March 4
906‑643‑8689 or 877‑256‑0135

Manistique Health Center—March 18
906‑341‑8469 or 866‑401‑0043

Hessel Community Center—March 25
906‑484‑2727

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Kewadin Casino St. Ignace and 98.5 WUPS are excited to welcome Edwin McCain & Five for Fighting in the Event Center on June 12.

Edwin McCain has over 30 years of hits and worldwide touring and will be bringing his incredible talent to the Event Center for a special night of music, including two of the biggest love songs in the history of music, "I'll Be" and "I Could Not Ask for More."

John Ondrasik, the songwriter and performer known as the platinum-selling, Grammy-nominated Five for Fighting, will be co-headlining the evening with your favorite hits, "Superman," "100 Years" and more.

Pre-sale is Wednesday, Feb. 11, at 10 a.m. through Thursday, Feb. 12, at 10 p.m. Tickets on sale Friday, Feb. 13, at 10 a.m. at tickets.kewadin.com, at the Box Office or Kewadin Casino St. Ignace.

The Event Center - Kewadin Casino St. Ignace
Tickets are $61 | $71 USD*
Doors: 7 p.m. / Show: 8 p.m.
*Includes convenience and handling fees.

Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Language & Culture Department invites you to attend Winter Storytelling with Maribeth Leveque and soup contest Feb. 28, from 12 to 2 p.m. at the Munising Tribal Center, 622 W. Superior St. in Munising. Bring a pot of your favorite soup and join the contest for some great prizes. Bonus points for those who include traditional foods.

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Ambe! Anishinaabemodaa!
(Come on! Let’s speak Anishinaabemowin!)
Join Larissa for an all ages, all skill levels Anishinaabemowin language class.
Class Dates:
Every other Wednesday
Feb. 18
March 4
March 18

Let’s learn together. Beginners welcome!
Questions? Email Larissa at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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