The Sault Tribe Elder Advisory Committee and Sault Tribe Elder Services have released the 2026 Elder Scholarship Program.

Applicants must be a Sault Tribe member graduating in 2026 who has been accepted at a trade school, college or university. Applicants must submit a 500-word essay on one of the three following topics: How the scholarship will help you financially, positive experiences you have had participating in various tribal programs growing up, or future plans using these funds.

Please send a copy of your tribal card, high school transcripts, and letter of acceptance along with your essay to Sault Tribe Elder Services, 2076 Shunk Rd., Sault Ste. Marie MI 49783. Applications are due no later than July 2, 2026.

Questions? Contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 906‑635‑4971.

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The Sault Tribe Election Commission will hold a Zoom-only special meeting on Thursday, March 26, 2026,at 1 p.m. Tribal members are welcome to attend via Zoom at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84867001733 as view-only attendees.

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Now save $0.52 per gallon! 

Due to recent changes in the state of Michigan fuel tax, Sault Tribe members now receive $0.52 off every gallon of fuel.

Available at MidJim locations:
Sault Ste. Marie
St. Ignace
Christmas
Marquette

MidJim is proud to serve our communities with this fuel savings, plus all the convenience items you’re looking for, from snacks and drinks to everyday essentials.

* Sault Tribe members also receive the same discount at all partnering gas stations offering the Sault Tribe fuel discount.

The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting March 24, 2026, beginning 5 p.m. at Sault Kewadin Casino Whitefish Point Room, 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:
Establish FY26 Hessel Comm. Center Budget
Establish FY26 NRD Utility Auth Contract Budget
Establish FY26 MiLEAP Budgets
Govt. HR/Cultural Admin. FY26 Budget Mods
Wellness Program/3rd Party FY26 Budget Mods
Approving Amended Cultural Comm. Bylaws
Approving Amended Education Comm. Bylaws
Approving MOU Sault Area Public Schools
Wetland Program Development Grant Application
2026-2029 Transportation Improvement Plan
Native American Honor Flight
Hotel Tax Revenue to Tribal Land Claims/Culture
Est. Reservations at Tribal Community Centers
Auth. Participation in Native Nations Survey/MOU

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

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The Kewadin Casino Gaming Authority will meet March 24, 2026, at 1:15 p.m. (or upon conclusion of KGA workshop), at the Sault Kewadin Casino Whitefish Point Room, in person or via Zoom, https://zoom.us/j/83640619761. Those who have already registered for Zoom meetings need not register again.

On the agenda is: Feb. 24, 2026 Meeting Minutes, R-FY26 Kewadin Sault Hotel Budget Mod, R-FY26 Dream Catcher’s Restaurant Budget Mod, and R-FY26 Administration Budget Mod.

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The Sault Tribe Enterprise Authority meeting agenda for March 24, 2026, is the following: Feb. 17, 2026 Minutes, R-EDC Strategic Plan, and R-Enterprise Team Member Manual.

The meeting is being held at the Sault Kewadin Casino Whitefish Point Room, beginning at 1:30 p.m. or upon conclusion of the KGA meeting.

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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