Brother John Hascall, OFM Cap., passed on May 22, 2022, at the age of 82. Br. John was born May 23, 1941, to Clinton Duane Hascall and Viola Mary Boucher. He entered the order on Aug. 31, 1959. He was perpetually professed on Sept. 1, 1963, and was ordained on Oct. 19, 1967.

Br. John’s ministry was deeply united with his membership of the Ojibwa nation. His ministry was almost exclusive to Sault St. Marie, Assinins and Baraga, Mich. From 1986 to 1989, he served as the president of the Tekakwitha Conference in Montana. Afterwards, he returned to the Ojibwa nation until retiring to Appleton, Wis.

Br. John is survived by sisters Wanda Donnay and Crystal Kelley (Dennis Lee); in-laws, Nancy Hascall, Lynn Hascall, Paul Hagmeier and Dotti Hascall; three adopted sons, Paul Halverson, Colin Van and Mike Denomie; as well as many nieces, nephews and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Clinton Duane Hascall, his mother, Viola Mary Boucher, and siblings Patrick Hascall, Hudson Hascall, Sharon Montgomery, Clintia McGuire, Marcia Hascall, Clayton Hascall and Clinton Hascall.

A visitation will be held from 12 p.m., Monday, May 30, 2022, until 12 p.m. on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at the Niigaanagiizhik Ceremonial building. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at the Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church. Burial will be at Mission Hill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be left to the OFM Capuchins or St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church. Condolences may be left online at www.csmulder.com. 

Sault Tribe Early Childhood Education Programs now accepting applications for 2022-2023 School Year.

Early Head Start
Children 0-3 years old

Head Start
Must be 3 years old by Dec. 1, 2022
Preference given to members of federally recognized tribes
Must meet Federal Income Guidelines

Child Care
Children 0-5 years old
Preference given to members of federally recognized tribes and families needing full-time care.

For more information or an application please call 906‑635‑7722 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Early Childhood Education Programs Flyer

See attached changes to the Board of Directors 2022 Calendar that were made to accommodate Negotiations, National Congress of American Indian Conferences, and the BIA Self - Governance Conference.

Board of Directors 2022 Calendar

Niibin Giizis – Summer Sun Program
Traditional Anishinaabe teachings, powwows, regalia making and traveling throughout the seven-county service area three days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Limited enrollment to 10 students in grades 3-8 from the Kinross/Rudyard areas June 14 to July 30.

To register please contact Jackie Minton at 906‑440‑1870 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Circle of Life Flyer

A message from Sault Tribe Health Director Leo Chugunov:

During last few days, new cases of Monkeypox were discussed in the mass media. Here is what is known so far.

The name “Monkeypox” comes from the first ever documented case of Monkeypox infection. This disease was discovered in the 1958 in colony of monkeys that were used for research purposes in a laboratory located in Copenhagen, Denmark. However, monkeys are not the typical reservoirs of the disease; it is often found in other mammals including rope squirrels, tree squirrels and Gambian rats that live in Central and West Africa.

Read more: Information on Monkeypox

Please call for questions or to set up an appointment at 906‑632‑0236 or 906‑632‑0220.

Gerard Sagassige
Sault Ste. Marie Health Center—June 13, 15, 22, 27 and 29
906‑632‑0236 Lori Gambardella

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866‑401‑0043

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906‑643‑8689
877‑256‑0135

Hessel Community Center—June 21
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