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Following recent changes to Tribal Court, the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians assures members that the tribe’s judicial system will continue to operate lawfully and fairly.

During this transitional period, Tribal Court is temporarily staffed by experienced court and legal trained professionals. In addition, three independent and respected Anishinaabe judges are managing and overseeing the court cases. Each judge brings a significant experience working in tribal communities and tribal courts to the bench.

To best assist the tribal community, the Sault Tribe suggests all members follow the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians on Facebook and saulttribe.com for updates to hours of operation for Tribal Court.

While the Tribal Court continues efforts to strengthen judicial operations, the Sault Tribe reminds community members that all confidential information is being handled with the utmost care. Court Administrator/Magistrate Traci Swan is providing assistance during this time to ensure Tribal Court duties are fulfilled prior to her resignation later this month.

Multiple qualified Native American candidates have expressed interest in vital court roles such as Chief Tribal Judge and Court Administrator/Magistrate. These positions will remain open until filled. Potential applicants are encouraged to visit saulttribe.exacthire.com to view openings.

As changes occur within the Tribal Court, the Sault Tribe encourages members to seek information from official tribal communication channels to avoid confusion and conflicting information caused by politically charged rhetoric and misinformation. Maintaining the integrity of the court is of paramount importance to the Sault Tribe. Up-to-date information can be found on the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Facebook page and on saulttribe.com.

Tribal Court
Friday, May 8: Office hours 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Monday, May 11: Office hours 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, May 12: Office hours 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 13: Closed for American Indian Day
Thursday, May 14: Office hours 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday, May 15: Office hours 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

*Please note that no one will be available for the hours of 11:30-12:30 daily. Hours are subject to change.

Kewadin Casino Sault Ste. Marie is bringing you a night of Rock with Switchfoot and Anberlin presented by Rock 101 on Friday, Oct. 9.

Hitting the DreamMakers Theater for the first time, Switchfoot is bringing nearly three decades of timeless music, including "Meant to Live" and "Dare You To Move," along with music from their first record in five years, Forever Now, due June 26. Opening the night is Anberlin, an Alt Rock band that is also playing the DreamMakers Theater for the first time!

Tickets are on sale now at tickets.kewadin.com or at the Box Office.

Switchfoot and Anberlin Hotel Packages are Available. Call the Sault Ste. Marie Hotel or Box Office at 1-800-KEWADIN before buying tickets.
-One-night stay in a newly renovated room at Kewadin Casino Sault Ste. Marie Hotel
-Two tickets to Switchfoot and Anberlin
-$20 Kewadin Credits per person
$369.20
*Once booked, a non-refundable deposit of $182 USD is due at the time of booking for tickets. Package is based on double occupancy, night of the show, Friday, Oct. 9, 2026. Value of the tickets is $91 USD per ticket.

Switchfoot VIP Packages
-One premium reserved ticket
-Pre-Show Acoustic Performance with Switchfoot
-Q&A Session with Switchfoot
-Group photograph with Switchfoot
-Set List autographed by Switchfoot
-Specially designed Switchfoot merchandise bundle
-Commemorative VIP laminate & lanyard
-Early entry (where applicable)
-Limited availability
$191 

7 Generations & 7 Grandfather Teachings with James Vukelich Mon, May 18, 2026, 6 - 8 p.m., Bay Mills Community College Adikameg Hall, Lower Level of the Michael C. Parish Administration Building, 12214 W. Lakeshore Dr., Brimley, Mich. Presentation with Q&A and book signing to follow. Free and open to the public. For more information, contact Grey Shea at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Brought to you by Bay Mills Health Center and Bay Mills Language Department.

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The Sault Tribe Enterprise Authority meeting agenda for May 19, 2026, is the following:
04.21.26 Minutes
R-Administration and Eagle Lending FY26 Budget Mod
R-Bear on the Mountain FY26 Budget Mod
R-Enterprise Team Member Manual: PTO/Holidays

The meeting is being held at the Marquette Tribal Community Center in Marquette, 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.

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The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting May 19, 2026, beginning 5 p.m. at the Marquette Tribal Community Center in Marquette, Mich., 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:
FY 2027 Budget Document 001
NRD Air Program Development
Intern Program and Third-Party Revenue
Higher Education and Third-Party
Revenue Health Sault Optical and Third-Party Revenue
Tribal Court FY 2026 Budget Modification
Approving MOU Bark River – Harris School
Approving MOU Rudyard Area Schools
Approving MOU Les Cheneaux Community Schools
Rescinding Resolution 2023-102
Long-Term 2% to Newton Township
USDA RUS Form 515 Construction Contract
Federal Clearance Requirements for STI
Accept Resignation of Appellate Judge
Amended Constitution Submission for a Secretarial Election
Data Centers and Cryptocurrency Mining
Carbon Capture and Subsurface Land Use

Under New Business is Board Concerns.

Resolutions

Call out for volunteers for the Niiwin Noodin Powwow in Manistique. Our committee needs your help. If you are willing and available to help at any point during the weekend of June 5 through June 7, please contact us.

We are looking for volunteers for multiple things, including: Friday set up, silent auction , food runners for head staff, feast prep, food runners during feast, feast clean up, emptying garbages, Sunday clean up and anything else that may come up!

Contact Stacie Chambers, 906‑379‑8061, to volunteer!

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Name, Clan, and Colors Teachings with Maribeth LeVeque.
May 16, 2026, 1- 3 p.m.
Munising Tribal Center Community Room
622 W Superior St., Munising, MI 49862
Questions? Contact: Stacie Chambers, (906)379-8061
(Participants should already have name, clan, and colors.)

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The Sault Tribe Board of Directors’ Workshop Agenda for May 12, 2026, is the following:

Agenda: 9 a.m. JKL Fiduciary Committee Meeting, 10 a.m. (or upon conclusion of JKLFC Meeting) Kewadin Gaming Authority Meeting, 10:10 a.m. Budgets (CLOSED), 10:20 a.m. Government Executive Reports: General Counsel, Govt. CEO and CFO, CIO (CLOSED); 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. 2026 Team Member Recognition Luncheon (Dreammaker’s Theater), 2 p.m. Government Executive Reports (CLOSED), 4 p.m. Short-term 2% Allocation Decision

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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The Election Commission is cancelling its regular meeting scheduled for May 11, 2026, at 11 a.m. The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 12, 2026, at 11 a.m. at the Whitefish Point Room at Kewadin Sault.

The Election Commission issued opinions on May 6, 2026.

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