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Traditional Medicine Clinic - Sault
Jul 13th - Jul 14th
Cultural Wellness Night
Jul 13th, 6:00p - 8:00p
Sault Tribe Language & Culture Community Cultural Teaching Series
Jul 13th, 7:00p - 9:00p
Wellbriety - 12 Steps in the Native Way!
Jul 14th, 6:00p - 8:00p
Virtual Anishinaabemowin class
Jul 15th
Virtual Anishinaabemowin class
Jul 16th
Community Drum & Dance Social
Jul 16th
Wellbriety - 12 Steps in the Native Way!
Jul 16th, 6:00p - 8:00p
29th Annual Sugar Island Powwow
Jul 17th - Jul 19th
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Meeting
Jul 17th, 1:00p - 3:00p
BUSH with CANDLEBOX coming to St. Ignace Outdoor Stage July 18
Jul 18th
Traditional Medicine Clinic - Sault
Jul 20th - Jul 21st
Cultural Wellness Night
Jul 20th, 6:00p - 8:00p
Wellbriety - 12 Steps in the Native Way!
Jul 21st, 6:00p - 8:00p
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Sault Tribe members, mark your calendars. The Secretarial Election on proposed constitutional amendments establishing a three-branch government is set to be held on or before Sept. 26, 2026.
Once the Secretarial Election Board is formed, it will establish the official election date and election timeline. The Sault Tribe is accepting volunteers to serve on the board through July 3. The Board of Directors will randomly select one tribal citizen from each voting unit and two at-large tribal citizens during its July 7 meeting.
Tribal citizens interested in serving on the Secretarial Election Board are encouraged to submit their interest by emailing legal@saulttribe.net.
In May, the Sault Tribe Board of Directors unanimously voted to submit proposed constitutional amendments to the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), beginning the Secretarial Election process. The election is administered by the BIA and is required under federal law and Article X of the Sault Tribe Constitution.
When ballots are mailed later this summer or early fall, eligible tribal citizens will vote "yes" or "no" on whether to adopt the proposed constitutional amendments establishing three separate and equal branches of government.
To ensure ballots and election information are received, tribal citizens are encouraged to verify that their mailing address is up to date with Tribal Enrollment.
Constitutional Amendment Update
Resolution 2026-145 requests a secretarial election on proposed constitutional amendments and places the decision to update the tribe’s Constitution in the hands of Sault Tribe membership. The resolution will be sent to the BIA by June 19 and then the BIA will begin the federal election process. Linked below are the Resolution 2026-145 and the Attached Amended Constitution drafts. Please watch the tribe’s website and Facebook in the coming months for updates on this.
3 Branch Separation Amendments Attachment for Reso 2026-145
2026-145 Authorizing Amended Constitution Submission for a Secretarial Election
Notice: Opportunity to Serve on the Secretarial Election Board for the Constitutional Amendment Election
The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians is seeking Tribal citizens who are interested in serving on the Secretarial Election Board for the upcoming Constitutional Amendment Election, which is expected to take place later this summer or in early fall.
The Secretarial Election Board will assist with duties related to the Secretarial Election process for the proposed constitutional amendments including setting deadlines for the election. The Tribe is seeking interested citizens from each of the five election units and representatives from the at large membership. The Board of Directors will select:
One tribal citizen from each unit, and two at-large tribal citizens.
Selection will be made by drawing names from the list of interested Tribal citizens. The drawing is anticipated to take place by the July 7 Board of Directors meeting.
Tribal citizens who are interested in being considered should submit their name, enrollment number, contact information, a letter of intent and the election unit in which they reside to legal@saulttribe.net. If selected you will be expected to be able to attend in person meetings in Sault Ste. Marie.
Interested citizens should submit their information no later than July 3, 2026.
For questions, please contact legal@saulttribe.net.
Miigwech to all Tribal citizens willing to participate in this important constitutional process.
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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 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
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Beginning Aug. 1, 2026, eligible tribal members can enroll online to receive their 2026 elder dividend. The online portal will be available Aug. 1 through Oct. 1, 2026.
If you will be 60 years of age or older by Dec. 31, 2026, you are eligible to enroll.
To complete your online form:
1. Visit www.saulttribe.com.
2. Click on the “Elder Form” link.
3. Complete the online form and select “Submit.”
4. Once your form has been successfully submitted, you will receive a confirmation/reference number. Please keep this number for your records.
Once you have received your confirmation number, your form is complete, and you will be registered to receive your elder dividend check in January 2027. If you complete the online form, you will not receive a paper form in the mail.
The online portal will only be available Aug. 1 through Oct. 1, 2026. If you do not complete online during that time, a paper form will be mailed to you. You will then need to complete and return the paper form by mail.
Important Reminder: If you move after submitting your elder form but before your check is mailed in January 2027, please contact the Enrollment Department to update your mailing address. Keeping your address current will help ensure your elder dividend check is delivered without delay.
If you have questions or need assistance with the online portal, please contact the Enrollment Department at 906‑632‑8552 or email Stacey Synett at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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Gathering of the Eagles Hessel Traditional Powwow Aug. 15‑16 at the Hessel powwow grounds, next to Kewadin Hessel Casino.
Aug. 14 Spiritual Gathering at the Powwow Grounds: Gathering Cedar at 12 p.m., Gathering/Circle at 3 p.m., Feast to follow.
Aug. 15‑16 Powwow: Grand Entry Saturday at 1 & 7 p.m., Sunday at 12 p.m.
Head staff:
Emcee: Josh Homminga
Head Veteran: Nick Van Alstine
Host Drum: Mukwa Giizhik
Co-host Drum: Ice Circle
Invited Drum: Frog Hill
Arena Director: Tyler Bouschor
Firekeeper: Jeff Causley
Spiritual Leaders: Les Ailing & Bud Biron
Head Female Dancer: Melissa Causley
Head Male Dancer: TBD
Head Female Youth Dancer: Bella Fisher
Head Male Youth Dancer: William Ruthruff
Vendor Contact: Charlie Treleaven, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 906‑379‑8329
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Apply for the Joni R. Talentino Scholarship. Investing in your future. Supporting your dreams. For students pursuing a career in the trades.
About Joni R Talentino: Joni spent over 35 years serving her community creating everlasting contribution to her life's work at Sault Tribe Housing Authority. Joni believed in pushing everyone to further their education, especially in the trades programs.
Application Deadline: Aug. 21, 2026. Late applications will not be considered.
$1,000 award amount. Recipient select by random lottery wheel.
Required Documents:
Completed Application
Proof of enrollment
Tribal card
Driver’s License/State ID
Completed W-9
Who can apply?
Trade School Students
Eligibility:
Must be enrolled for Trade Program
Must be a Sault Tribe Member
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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.
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There will be a JKL Fiduciary Committee Meeting on July 14, 2026, at 9 a.m. in the Kewadin Casinos Whitefish Point Room.
On the agenda under School Reports is JKL Bahweting Anishnabe School, Malcolm High School and Sault Tribe Education.
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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