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Big Bear Arena will be closed for the rest of today, July 16 and tomorrow, July 17, due to poor air quality. Sorry for the inconvenience. We will update you with more information as information becomes available.

The Sault Tribe Enterprise Authority meeting agenda for July 21 2026, is the following:
06.16.26 Minutes
R-Odenaang, Riverside and Cap Ex. Establishment of FY26 Budget and Budget Mods

The meeting is being held at the DoubleTree Hilton Hotel at 111 North Grand Avenue, Lansing, MI 48933, beginning at 11:45 a.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

SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. —The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting at 4 p.m. on July 21 at DoubleTree Hilton Hotel at 111 North Grand Avenue, Lansing, MI 48933, in person or via Zoom, https://zoom.us/j/83640619761.

“Membership Participation” will be held at 4 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.

On the agenda under Resolutions is:
ACFS CCDF 2805 FY26 Budget Modification
NRD Nunn's Creek Fisheries FY26 Budget Mod
NRD Aquaculture Pond Improvement FY26 Budget
Language and Culture GLITEC FY26 Budget
Telecommunications Cap Ex FY26 Budget Mod
Audit Committee Appointments
Tax Commission Appointments
Health PHEP 2026 Acceptance
Residential Land Lease Modification Germain
Residential Land Lease Fox
Residential Land Lease Willis
Authorizing Litigation to Protect Tribal Interests
Authorizing Cooperative Litigation Agreement
Unleashing Tribal Energy Development Grant
33 Year Promise to Establish JKL High School
Authorizing Health Division Eligibility Change
Negotiate and Accept Donation Lone Susan Island

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

Resolutions 

The Unit III Board of Directors Unit meeting is cancelled for July 20 as they will be in Lansing.

Government Human Resources (HR) has moved to the former Finance/Accounting office area located in the:
Administration Building - Basement
523 Ashmun Street
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
Business Hours: Normal business hours
Phone: 906‑635‑4937
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The following Sault Tribe Committees have vacant seats or upcoming vacancies. Sault Tribe members interested in filling these vacancies should submit one letter of intent and three letters of recommendation (forms available online or contact Lona) from other members to Lona Stewart at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 523 Ashmun Street, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783, or call 906‑635‑6050 with any questions.

Anishinaabe Cultural Committee - Two vacancies - male - one 4-year term, one term expires October 2028
Child Welfare Committee - Two vacancies - one 4-year term, one term expires May 2029
Conservation Committee:
Non-Commercial Fisher - Two vacancies (4-year terms)
Education Committee - One vacancy (4-year term)
Elder Advisory Committee
Unit I - Sault - One regular vacancy (4-year term); two alternate vacancies (4-year term)
Unit II - Newberry - One regular vacancy, term expires July 2029; one alternate vacancy (4-year term)
Unit III - St. Ignace - One regular vacancy - term expires October 2029; two alternate vacancies (4-year terms)
Unit IV - Manistique - One regular vacancy (4-year term)
Unit V - Marquette - One alternate vacancy (4-year term)
Elder Subcommittees
Unit I - Sault - Two regular vacancies - one term expires September 2029, one 4-year term
Unit II - Hessel - One alternate vacancy (4-year term)
Unit II - Naubinway - Two regular vacancies - one term expires May 2027, one 4-year term; one alternate vacancy (4-year term)
Unit II - Newberry - Two regular vacancies, one term expires March 2028, one 4-year term; one Alternate vacancy, term expires August 2028
Unit III - St. Ignace - One alternate vacancy - term expires March 2028
Unit IV - Escanaba - Four regular vacancies (4-year terms); one alternate vacancy (4-year term)
Unit IV - Manistique - One regular vacancy (4-year term)
Unit V - Munising - One alternate vacancy (4-year term)
Unit V - Marquette - Four regular vacancies (4-year terms); one alternate vacancy (4-year term)
Food Sovereignty Committee - Three vacancies (4-year terms)
Sault Tribe Election Commission - Three vacancies terms expiring November 2030

The Sault Tribe Board of Directors’ Workshop Agenda for July 14, 2026, is the following:

Agenda: 9 a.m. JKL Fiduciary Committee Meeting, 10:15 a.m. Budget (Closed), 10:30 a.m. Government Executive Reports: General Counsel, Govt. CEO and CFO, and CIO (CLOSED), 2 p.m. Health Discussion (CLOSED), 2:45 p.m. Health – Key Employee Proposed Change, 3:30 p.m. Public Relations Strategy.

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.

Agenda

Tribal members are invited to attend the 2026 Board of Directors Installation Monday, July 6, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., at the Sault Ste. Marie Kewadin Casino Grand Ballroom.

—Oath of Office
—Presentation of Gifts
—Reception
—Election of Officers to follow Reception

For further information, please contact Lona or Samuel, 800‑793‑0660 or 906‑635‑6050.

2026 Board of Directors Installation

The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting July 7, 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:
USDA FY26 Budget Modification
Big Bear Admin FY26 Budget Modification
Enrollment FY26 Budget Modification
National Telecom/Information Establish FY27 Budget
Health PRC FY26 Budget Modification
Human Resources FY26 Budget Modification
JKL Fiduciary FY26 Budget Modification
Adam Walsh Establish FY26 Budget
GLRI Wolf Management Establish FY27 Budget
Nunn’s Creek FY26 Budget Modification
BIA FY26 Budget Modification
Tribal Wildlife Grant (TWG) 2026 Application
Aquatic Invasive Species Grant Application
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Application
Amend Res. 2007-96/Special Needs Scholarships
Award RFP 26-022 To Great Lakes Roofing
Authorize Family Violence Prevention Application
OVW FY26 Grants to Indian Tribal Governments
MIEA Tribal Elder Appointments
Elder Ramp Program Policy Update
Accept 2025 Housing Authority Audit
Housing Authorization to Apply for CoC Grant
Amending Chapter 90 Housing Authority
Rescinding Chapter 92 Utility Authority

Under New Business, the board will consider Committee Appointments/Resignations, Secretarial Election Board and Board Concerns.

Resolutions

SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. —The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Board of Directors will hold a special meeting at 5 p.m. on July 6, at the Sault Kewadin Casino Grand Island Room, in person or via Zoom, https://zoom.us/j/83640619761. Those who have already registered for Zoom meetings need not register again.

On the agenda under Presentation is: Certification of 2026 General Election Results.

Under New Business is: Election of Officers.

Agenda