Newsroom

The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting April 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:
FY25 Year End Reconciliations/Modifications
FY25 ARPA Budgets
FY26 ARPA Budgets
Establish FY26 Aquatic Invasive Species Budget
Establish FY26 BIA Forestry Budget
Establish FY26 GLRI Coastal Initiative Budget
Establish FY26 2022 Tribal Victim Services Budget
Accept Grant/Est. FY26 2025 Victim Services Budget
Legal FY26 Budget Modification
Contract with Loyola University - Manoomin
2026 National Coastal Resilience Application
Accept Cybersecurity Grant Award
Accept AP Wireless Devices Grant Award
Health - Reappropriate 3rd Party Revenue
Governmental Emergency Conditions Policy
Housing Adopt Governmental Wage Grid
Moratorium Prohibiting AI Data Centers

Under New Business, the board will consider Disenrollment, Reaffirming 2024-118 – Protection of First Families, and Board Concerns.

Resolutions Resolutions 

Learn to make your own ribbon skirt!
May 2 & 3, 2026
Marquette Community Center, 204 Cherry Creek Rd., Marquette, MI 49855
Ages 16-plus, limited to 12 participants

The workshop will be led by our very own Chelsea and Rosemary! Participants will leave with their own ribbon skirt. To register, contact Stacie Chambers at (906) 379-8061 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Flyer

The Election Commission would like to notify Sault Tribe members that the 2026 Primary and General Election Ballots will look different than past election ballots. In the past, each unit received a ballot on different colored paper based on the registered unit. The 2026 Election will not have colored paper representing the five voting units; they instead will be white with certain sections of the ballot a different color distinguishing the different units.

The Election Commission understands this is a big change from the past elections, however, with upgrading the election software and hardware, this was a necessary change. We would like to assure the voters that there are multiple security measures that are placed on the ballots to hinder duplicating ballots. Any questions or concerns, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

The Election Commission has released an opinion on a complaint filed March 17, 2026.

Hammonds Complaint Opinion

Now save $0.52 per gallon! 

Due to recent changes in the state of Michigan fuel tax, Sault Tribe members now receive $0.52 off every gallon of fuel.

Available at MidJim locations:
Sault Ste. Marie
St. Ignace
Christmas
Marquette

MidJim is proud to serve our communities with this fuel savings, plus all the convenience items you’re looking for, from snacks and drinks to everyday essentials.

* Sault Tribe members also receive the same discount at all partnering gas stations offering the Sault Tribe fuel discount.

The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting March 24, 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:
Establish FY26 Hessel Comm. Center Budget
Establish FY26 NRD Utility Auth Contract Budget
Establish FY26 MiLEAP Budgets
Govt. HR/Cultural Admin. FY26 Budget Mods
Wellness Program/3rd Party FY26 Budget Mods
Approving Amended Cultural Comm. Bylaws
Approving Amended Education Comm. Bylaws
Approving MOU Sault Area Public Schools
Wetland Program Development Grant Application
2026-2029 Transportation Improvement Plan
Native American Honor Flight
Hotel Tax Revenue to Tribal Land Claims/Culture
Est. Reservations at Tribal Community Centers
Auth. Participation in Native Nations Survey/MOU

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

Resolutions

The Sault Tribe Board of Directors’ Workshop Agenda for March 23, 2026, is the following:

Agenda: 10 a.m. Enterprise Authority Workshop (CLOSED); 1:15 p.m. Joint Session with Housing Commission/Authority (CLOSED), Enterprise Authority and Planning & Development; 2:15 p.m. Joint Session with Housing Commission/Authority, Enterprise Authority and Planning & Development.

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

Get ready! Kewadin Casino St. Ignace is bringing an incredible night of rock to the outdoor stage. Rock 105 and The Bear present BUSH with special guest CANDLEBOX on Saturday, July 18.

GRAMMY® nominated BUSH, one of rock's most enduring forces, will hit the stage with their anthems "Glycerine," "Machinehead" and "Comedown" and more! Special guest CANDLEBOX will open the night with your favorite hits like "Far Behind," "You," "Cover Me" and "Change."

Together, BUSH and special guest CANDLEBOX are the perfect pairing for an outdoor ROCK concert at Kewadin Casino St. Ignace!

Pre-sale starts on Wednesday, March 18, at 10 a.m. through Thursday, March 19, at 10 p.m. Tickets go on-sale Friday, March 20, at 10 a.m. at tickets.kewadin.com, at the Box Office or at Kewadin Casino St. Ignace.

Sign up for pre-sale here: https://kewadin.com/entertainment/pre-sale-sign-up/
A limited number of BUSH VIP Packages are available starting Tuesday, March 17 at 10 a.m.:
Side Stage VIP:
One P1 Seated Concert Ticket
Side Stage Access during Three (3) of Bush's Songs
Access to Exclusive VIP Photo Opportunity with BUSH
Exclusive VIP Only Merchandise
One (1) Autographed BUSH VIP Poster
Commemorative VIP Laminate & Lanyard

Regular VIP:
One P1 Seated Concert Ticket
Access to Exclusive VIP Photo Opportunity with Bush
Exclusive VIP Only Merchandise,
One (1) Autographed Bush VIP Poster
Commemorative VIP Laminate & Lanyard

Tickets start at $96 USD*
Doors: 6 p.m./Show: 8 p.m.
*Includes convenience and handling fees.

Election Commission issued opinions concerning Candidates Archer, Lee, Minton, and Tyson-McLeod on March 12, 2026.

Archer Contest Opinion

Lee Contest Opinion

Minton Contest and Complaint Opinion

Tyson-McLeod Contest Opinion

Attached is the Certified Candidate List for the tribal Primary Election.

Certified 2026 Primary Candidate List