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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 tribal 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
Elder Advisory Committee
Unit I – Sault – One regular vacancy (4-year term); two alternate vacancies (4-year term)
Unit II – Hessel – One regular vacancy (4-year term)
Unit II – Naubinway – One alternate vacancy (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 – Escanaba – One alternate vacancy (4-year term)
Unit IV – Manistique – One regular vacancy (4-year term); one alternate vacancy (4-year term)
Unit V – Marquette – One regular vacancy (4-year term); 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 – One regular vacancy (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 – Two regular vacancies (4-year term)
Unit V – Munising – Three regular vacancies (4-year terms); one alternate vacancy (4-year term)
Unit V – Marquette – Two regular vacancies (4-year terms); one alternate vacancy (4-year term)
Enrollment Committee – One vacancy (4-year term)
Food Sovereignty Committee – Three vacancies (4-year terms)
Health Board – Two vacancies – one term expires May 2027, one term expires September 2027
Sault Tribe Election Commission – Four vacancies, three terms expiring November 2030 and one term expiring November 2028 (please indicate which length of term you are seeking)

Michigan Secretary of State Mobile Office Is Coming to You. The Secretary of State Mobile Office will be visiting Elder Services Division in Sault Ste. Marie to provide service to members of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Oct. 6, 2026, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. EST Nokomis/Mishomis Building, 2076 Shunk Rd. in Sault Ste. Marie. For more information, contact Katie Peabody at 906‑635‑4971 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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The chairman and board have determined that today’s Oct. 5, workshop has been postponed, date to be determined.

The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Board of Directors approved a Constitution Implementation Plan on Sept. 22 to prepare Tribal government for a potential transition to three separate branches of government.

The plan will guide the transition if Tribal citizens vote in favor of the proposed constitutional amendments in the upcoming secretarial election. It establishes an 18-month timeline for updating Tribal codes while also addressing provisions that would take effect immediately.

Approval of the implementation plan does not change the current or proposed amended Sault Tribe Constitution. This plan adds guidance so Tribal government and services transition smoothly in the event the amended constitution takes effect.

If the amended Constitution takes effect, the plan provides that:
• Current leadership remains in place during the transition. Current governmental, legislative and authority executives would remain in office until the applicable appointment and confirmation laws are adopted and the incumbent is reconfirmed or a successor is appointed and confirmed.
• Tribal departments and programs will continue operating. Existing budgets and appropriations remain in place unless they are lawfully changed, replaced or reallocated.
• Kewadin Casinos Gaming Authority and Enterprise Authority continue operating under existing law. Both would remain under Tribal Council (the legislative body that would replace the Board) until Chapters 93 and 94 are amended through the new constitutional legislative process.
• Current laws, policies, contracts, grants, employment relationships, litigation positions, financial controls and signature authority remain in effect unless they conflict with the amended Constitution or are superseded by valid implementing action.
• Tribal attorneys will assist with implementation. In-house counsel assigned to the legislative or executive branches would assist with drafting the code revisions required under the implementation timeline.

The plan also establishes accountability during the transition. Tribal departments, legal entities and executives must identify recommended changes to policies, procedures and processes within 30 days of the resolution’s approval, no later than Oct. 22. The resolution also gives Tribal Court jurisdiction to enforce its requirements and implementation timeline.

Timeline for Implementation Public Release

The Sault Tribe Board of Directors’ Workshop Agenda for Monday, Oct. 5, 2026, is the following: 

Agenda: 1 p.m. Constitutional Implementation Planning —Chapter 82: Appeals Code / Supreme Court Membership Input

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. 

Workshop packet

Title VI Indian Education Open Meeting Oct. 12, 5:30 p.m., Sault Area Secondary Building, Room 612 (Ojibwe Language Classroom).

Please join the Title VI Indian Parent Committee and Sault Area Public Schools Native Advisors for an informative gathering, an opportunity to learn about the Title VI Indian Education Parent Committee and ask questions about the Title VI Program.

Questions? Contact Angela Love at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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The Sault Tribe Board of Directors’ Workshop Agenda for Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, is the following:

Agenda: 10 a.m. Health Report (Closed); 11 a.m. Government HR/CEO/CFO/General Counsel (Closed); 1:15 p.m. Government HR Proposed Policy Reviews; 2:30 p.m. Natural Resources Division Wolves, CWD; and 3:30 p.m. Legal Updates (Closed).

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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Please see the amended 2026 board meeting calendar.

2026 Board Calendar

The Sault Tribe Board of Directors’ Workshop Agenda for Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, is the following:

1 p.m. Constitutional Implementation Planning
    Chapter 70: Criminal Procedure
    Chapter 71: Criminal Offenses

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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Date: Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026
Time: 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Location: Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan
Information and Registration: stballiance.org

The Sault Tribe Business Alliance invites Native entrepreneurs, business owners, professionals, and community partners from across Turtle Island to its 2026 conference. This year’s event will feature speakers, panel discussions, workshops, networking opportunities, and meaningful conversations centered on building stronger connections throughout the Native business community.

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