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There will be a Unit 1 monthly tribal citizens’ meeting tonight, Monday, March 17, 2025, 5-7 p.m., at Nokomis-Mishomis Place, 2076 Shunk Rd. in Sault Ste. Marie, or by Zoom. The Zoom link is: https://zoom.us/j/98326655049?pwd=ynRazgb98arE4vGFN1Pc7q7YYBZYW5.1

The Sault Tribe Election Commission is holding its next regularly scheduled meeting on March 19, 2025. All meetings are scheduled from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will be held in the Whitefish Point Room at the Kewadin Casino in Sault Ste. Marie. Meetings of the Sault Tribe Election Commission are open to tribal members, in person or via Zoom at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84867001733 as view-only attendees.

Agenda

SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. —The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting beginning 5 p.m. on March 18 at Sault Kewadin Casino, 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.

On the agenda under Resolutions is: Continuing Funding – Health FY25 Schedule B; Continuing Funding – Governmental FY25; Continuing Funding – FY 26 Schedule A; Operation Stonegarden Establish FY25 Budget; FY25 Buildings Capital Expenditures Budget; Tribal Youth Initiative Establish FY25 Budget; Epoufette Harbor Access Establish FY25 Budget; ACFS Establish FY25 Budgets and Modifications – Social Work, Binogii, LIHEAP, CCDF; FY25 BIA Transportation Establish FY25 Budgets; Legal – Tribal Attorney; 2025 Indian Housing Plan – Amendment; Rebuild of Nunns Creek Lamprey Barrier and Weir; St. Mary’s River Dredged Materials Placement Recommendation; Award Broadband Feasibility Study – CCC; Tribal Operations Cyber Response, Waiver of Sovereign Immunity Horvath Towers VI; and Approving Contract Newberry Yooper Fitness.

Under New Business, the board will consider Disenrollment and Board Concerns.

Agenda

Workshop Agenda for March 11, 2025, AGENDA 9:00 JKL Fiduciary Committee (CLOSED) 10 a.m., Budgets (CLOSED) 10:30 a.m., Gaming Commission Meeting (CLOSED) 11:15 a.m., IT Updates (CLOSED) 12 – 1 p.m., Lunch Break 1 p.m., Executive Reports (CLOSED) 3 p.m., Human Resources Departments (ALL) and Gaming Commission Statistic Measurables - ALL, Hiring Policies/Procedures (Govt/EDC HR) Performance Appraisals Proposed Resolution - All. 

See the attached Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Election Commission 2025 Calendar.

For further information please call Lona Stewart (ext. 26338) or Ashlee Mielke (ext. 26337) at the Administration Office: 800‑793‑0660 or 906‑635‑6050.

Election Commission 2025 Calendar

We are pleased to announce that Midjim Sault and St. Ignace will resume regular business hours this week.

Midjim Sault returns to normal operating hours starting today, Feb. 26.

Midjim St. Ignace resumes regular operating hours beginning Friday, Feb. 28.

HOURS OF OPERATION
Midjim Sault Ste. Marie:
Monday – Friday: 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. (Regular Operating Hours)
Saturday & Sunday: 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. (Regular Operating Hours)

Midjim Marquette:
Open 24 hours (Regular Operating Hours)

White Pine Lodge:
Open 24 hours (Regular Operating Hours)

Midjim St. Ignace:
Current Hours: 7 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Effective Friday, Feb. 28:
Monday – Friday: 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Thank you for your continued business and support!

The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians announced today, Feb. 25, it will begin welcoming guests back to Kewadin Casinos on Wednesday, Feb. 26.

Kewadin Casinos, which was the victim of a cyber incident earlier this month, has restored its systems and will reopen operations in the following stages:
—Kewadin Casino Sault Ste Marie: Wednesday, Feb. 26, at 12 p.m.
—Kewadin Casino St. Ignace: Friday, Feb. 28, at 12 p.m.
—Kewadin Casinos Manistique, Christmas and Hessel: Monday, March 3, at 12 p.m.

All casino hotels, restaurants, and entertainment will resume their normal business hours when the casino reopens Wednesday at noon. It’s safe to use credit cards at the casino. The Tesla concert scheduled at Kewadin Casino Sault Ste. Marie on Friday, Feb. 28 at 8 p.m. will take place as scheduled.

“Some tribal organizations were impacted more severely than others and are still recovering, but we’re fortunate to be able to reopen Kewadin’s doors and continue serving as a prime entertainment destination for the eastern U.P.,” Sault Tribe Chairman Austin Lowes said. “To our guests who were unable to visit us during this time, I am very sorry for the inconvenience this has caused. Our team worked with outside cybersecurity experts around the clock to make the necessary steps to strengthen and enhance our IT systems, and we are open and ready for business.”

Kewadin Casinos were forced to temporarily close due to a cyber incident that began on Feb. 9 and impacted tribal businesses, government and health services. The tribe first became aware of the attack on Sunday, Feb. 9, and acted immediately to shut down its systems to prevent any further harm. It then engaged law enforcement, legal and cyber security experts to investigate the incident and has worked to enhance its IT systems to prevent future attacks.

Kewadin Casinos Reopens Feb. 26 

Due to the current ongoing situation, Tribal Chairman Austin Lowes and the board of directors have canceled the March 4, 2025, board workshop and meeting. The March 11 board workshop will be proceeding as planned at this time.

Please see the attached PDF for updated membership services contacts and available services. Visit “The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians” official Facebook page for up-to-date information on current programs, services and events.

Membership Services 2-21-25

The following is an update from Sault Tribe Chairman Lowes regarding how the Health Division has been impacted by the recent cyber-attack and what services are currently being provided by the Health Division for the time being. We sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding. 

A Sault Tribe data security incident has impacted Sault Tribe Health Division’s ability to provide comprehensive medical services. Please see the information below if you plan on coming to any of the clinics. Thank you and we apologize for the inconvenience. 

The building’s phone lines are still not fully operational, and we ask that you do not leave messages on those phone lines. Please continue to use the cell phone numbers listed below or go directly to the department if you have questions.  

For any general questions please contact the attached numbers. 

Health Services Feb. 21, 2025