The Sault Tribe Election Commission is holding its next regularly scheduled meeting on Friday, June 12, 2026. All meetings are scheduled from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will be held in the Whitefish Point Room at the Kewadin Casino in Sault Ste. Marie. Meetings of the Sault Tribe Election Commission are open to tribal members, in person or via Zoom at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83451696095 as view-only attendees.

Agenda

The Sault Ste. Marie Chippewa Tribal Court has the following vacancies within the Court of Appeals. These positions are essential in ensuring continued operations for Tribal Court and are a valued way to serve the tribal community.

—Attorney Vacancy
—Elder/Community Member Vacancy
—Reserve Appellate Judge (Attorney and Elder/Community)

The Tribal Appellate Court, which has “the exclusive jurisdiction to review the decisions of the Tribal Court,” was established via enactment of Chapter 82 of the Tribal Code. Tribal Code §82.109.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply for the positions by July 3, 2026. Interested persons who meet the qualifications found in Chapter 82 may submit an application and resume to the Court Administrator/Magistrate at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Application for Appellate Judge

Sault Tribe Housing offices will be closed on June 10, 2026, for staff training during the following times:
Main Office: 154 Parkside, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
SSM Office: 2163 Migisa, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Manistique Office: Closed all day

For maintenance emergencies, please call 855‑205‑2840.

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 a representative from the at-large membership. The Board of Directors will select:

Two tribal citizens from each unit, and one at-large tribal citizen.

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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Interested citizens should submit their information no later than July 3, 2026.

For questions, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Miigwech to all tribal citizens willing to participate in this important constitutional process.

Please mark your calendars to join us for a monthly cultural teaching series. These sessions will aim to provide basic cultural teachings led by community elders and knowledge holders. Sessions are open for all to come and share. All teachings will be held at Niigaanagiizhik from 7-9 p.m. and a light meal will be provided starting at 6:30 p.m. Feel free to bring a dish to pass as well. See the attached schedule.

Questions? Call 906‑635‑6510 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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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 - One vacancy - male (4-year term)
Child Welfare Committee - Two vacancies - one 4-year term, one term expires May 2029
Conservation Committee:
Commercial Fisher - One vacancy (4-year term)
Non-Commercial Fisher - One vacancy (4-year term)
Education Committee - One vacancy - term expires August 2026
Elder Advisory Committee
Unit I - Sault - Two regular vacancies (4-year terms); 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 - Three regular vacancies - one term expires September 2029, two 4-year terms
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 - Two regular vacancies, one term expires November 2026, one 4-year term; one alternate vacancy, term expires March 2028
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