Secretarial Election on the Horizon

The Sault Tribe Election Commission is holding its next regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026. This meeting is scheduled to start at 1 p.m. for Zoom only. The meetings of the Sault Tribe Election Commission are open to tribal members, via Zoom at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83451696095 as view-only attendees.

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Fall Fasting Camp and the fall Women’s Fast for Mother Earth will take place Sept. 30 through Oct. 4 this fall. Led by the Sault Tribe Health Division’s Traditional Medicine Program, fasting camp is offered in the spring and fall each year at the Mary Murray Culture Camp on Sugar Island.

Sugar Island is located in the St. Mary’s River and is a township of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich.

The Women’s Fast for Mother Earth is a one-day fast from sunrise to sunset while praying for Mother Earth. This fall, it will take place on Oct. 3.

This fast was introduced by the late Adam Lussier as a way of helping the Earth in the face of all those things that harm it, such as pollution, climate change, and habitat destruction. At sunset when the fast is over, organizers will hold a sweat lodge and feast for the fasters.

During the fasting camp beginning Sept. 30, participants will fast for one to four days as determined by the traditional healer. Some are experienced fasters while others are beginners.

Participants must be 18 or older unless accompanied by an adult. Organizers ask that ladies remember moontime teachings.

For more information, to ask questions, or to register for one of the camps, call 906‑632‑0236.

To make an appointment with the traditional healer, call 906‑632‑0236.

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Christmas with the Nelsons starring Matthew and Gunnar Nelson Dec. 11, 2026, 6 p.m., DreamMakers Theater, Kewadin Casino Sault Ste. Marie.

Take a sleigh ride through time at Kewadin Casino Sault Ste. Marie with Christmas with the Nelsons starring Mathew and Gunnar Nelson, presented by Oldies 93.

Christmas with the Nelsons celebrates family Christmases across three eras—from their father Ricky Nelson's 1950s childhood with Ozzie and Harriet, to the twins' 1970s upbringing, and through to modern-day celebrations with the newest generation.

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

Tickets are $46 | $36 | $26 USD*
Doors: 5 p.m. / Show: 6 p.m.
*Includes convenience and handling fees.

Celebrate Christmas early with an overnight stay. Hotel packages are available! Call the Sault Hotel or Box Office at 1-800-KEWADIN before buying tickets.
• One night stay in a newly renovated room at Kewadin Sault Ste. Marie Hotel
• Two tickets to Christmas with the Nelsons
• $20 Kewadin Credits per person
• $20 gas voucher
• $275.80
*Once booked, a non-refundable deposit of $92 USD is due at the time of booking for tickets. Package is based on double occupancy, night of the show, Friday, Dec. 11, 2026. Value of the tickets is $46 USD per ticket.

Come together to honor, protect, and restore manoomin (wild rice) through community, ceremony, and care.

Manoomin Community Seeding Event Wednesday, Aug. 26, 5:30 p.m. at Munuscong State Wildlife Management Area, east end of 21 Mile Rd.

Natural Resources Division will provide light refreshments, and a limited number of kayaks, canoes, and life jackets. Bring a life jacket and sunscreen. Waders encouraged!

All are welcome!

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Application period is now open for Sault Tribe Higher Education Fall, 2026 Unmet Needs Grant Program. Deadline to apply is Sept. 11, 2026, by 11:59 p.m. Visit https://www.saulttribe.com/membership-services/education or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information and application packet.

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Fall 2026 Unmet Needs Application Packet

Sault Tribe Traditional Medicine Program is holding September clinic hours for the following dates and locations. Any questions, or to book an appointment, please call the Traditional Medicine Program at 906‑632‑0236 or 906‑632‑5268.

Gerard Sagassige
Sault Ste. Marie Health Center—Sept. 1, 14, 15, 21, 22
906‑632‑0236

St. Ignace Health Center—Sept. 2
906‑643‑8689 or 877‑256‑0135

Manistique Health Center—Sept. 16
906‑341‑8469 or 866‑401‑0043

Hessel Community Center—Sept. 23
906‑484‑2727

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