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The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Natural Resources Division announced April 20, 2026, that the oil spill at the McKay Bay boat launch has largely been contained. Oil booms have been deployed to prevent the spill from migrating further into sensitive wetlands, and staff continue to monitor the situation on a daily basis.

Sault Tribe Natural Resources Division was notified of a potential spill at approximately 5:45 p.m. on Thursday, April 16. Staff immediately responded by contacting local and tribal law enforcement and coordinating with the Coast Guard on containment and cleanup efforts.  

An investigation into the cause of the spill is ongoing. The boat launch remains closed until further notice, and the public is asked to stay away from the area.

The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Natural Resources Division staff was notified at approximately 5:45 p.m. yesterday evening about a potential oil spill at the McKay Bay boat launch, east of Cedarville.

Upon learning of the issue, staff immediately contacted local and tribal law enforcement and began coordinating with the US Coast Guard on containment and cleanup efforts to prevent the spill from migrating to sensitive coastal wetlands.

An investigation into the cause and full extent of the spill is ongoing.

The boat launch is temporarily closed, and the public is asked to stay away from the area to allow staff to focus on clean up efforts.

The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting April 21, 2026, beginning 5 p.m. at the Manistique Tribal Center in Manistique, 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:
IT FY26 Budget Mod
Telecommunications FY26 Budget Mod
PRC FY26 Budget Mod
Sault Medical Nursing FY26 Budget Mod
Establish Health Expansion FY26 Budget and FY26 Third-Party Budget Mod
Invasive Species Contract with CLM Conservation
Approving North Superior Construction Contract
Accept 2025 Kewadin Casinos Audit
Accept 2025 Kewadin Gaming Authority Audit

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

Resolutions 

Grab your boots and your hats! Kewadin Casino Sault Ste. Marie is going Country! Big Country 102.9 presents Jake Owen in the DreamMakers Theater on Sept. 3.

Jake Owen, a country music mainstay, is bringing his signature laid-back style and hit songs "Barefoot Blue Jean Night," "Beachin'," "Anywhere With You," "Alone With You," "The One That Got Away" and more to the theater for an incredible standing-room show!

Pre-sale is Thursday, April 16, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 17, at 10 a.m. at tickets.kewadin.com or at the Box Office.

Sign up for pre-sale here: https://kewadin.com/entertainment/pre-sale-sign-up/.

Jake Owen hotel packages are available! Call the Sault Ste. Marie Hotel or Box Office at 1-800-KEWADIN before buying tickets.

Unit I Elders Soup and Sandwich Sale Friday April 24, 2026, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Sault Tribe Health Center, 2864 Ashmun St. in Sault Ste. Marie. Soup $5, sandwich $5 and cookie with each purchase.

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