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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Sault Tribe Youth Education & Activities (YEA) Program, in partnership with Sault Area Public Schools, is excited to announce a new Summer 2026 Program for all students entering 2nd-5th grade. This program will focus on cultural literacy, outdoor exploration, and STEM activities. It will be held at the Soo Township Building on M-129, beginning on Monday, June 8. It will run for 6 weeks, operating Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Parent transport, with drop off beginning at 7:45 a.m. and pickup taking place by 12:15 p.m. Breakfast and lunch are provided. Limited spots available, so hurry and get in your pre-registration form! The deadline for submission is May 1. Please note, pre-registration is for selection only. If selected for the program, additional registration paperwork will be required. Additional information on flyer below.

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Bringing Our Community Together Newberry Powwow Saturday, June 13, 2026, 4935 Zee Ba Tik Lane in Newberry, Mich.

Head Staff:
Emcee - Josh Homminga
Head Veteran - Nick VanAlstine
Arena Director - Bud Biron
Host Drum - Mukwa Giizhik
Invited Drums - Ice Circle & Frog Hills
Head Male Dancer - picked each session
Head Female Dancer - picked each session

Schedule of Events:
Vendor Set Up - 10 a.m.
Grand Entry - 1 p.m.
Feast (Indian tacos) - 4:30 p.m.
Grand Entry - 6 p.m.
Giveaway - 8 p.m.
Traveling Song - 8:30 p.m.

– Drum Split for all other drums (must have 4 singers)
– Honorarium for all dancers in regalia
– Spot Dances & Giveaway
– Drug & Alcohol Free - No Pets - No Politics –

Vendors Free (must be Tribal) contact Charlie Treleaven at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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

Hosted by the Sault Tribe Language & Culture Department.

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The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Language and Culture Department is seeking community input to help shape a 3-year Anishinaabemowin language learning project. Your feedback will help the department understand community needs, barriers and priorities. Questions? Call 906‑632‑6510. Link to survey: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=F0aMCCfMU0aDkOgktJvMFcOKiWNQQ9RGlZmeHPPL7k9UMVA0SjNTTE9JRVZKMTFUMEhRNVYzR1pLVS4u&route=shorturl

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The Sault Tribe WIOA Department is accepting applications for the Summer Youth Employment Program. This program is for Native American youth ages 14 to 24 who reside within the seven-county service area (Marquette, Alger, Chippewa, Luce, Mackinaw, Delta and Schoolcraft counties). Applications may be picked up at the WIOA office, located on the 2nd floor of the Big Bear, 2 Ice Circle, Sault Ste. Marie MI 49783 or by contacting Brenda Cadreau at 906‑635‑4767 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Deadline to apply is May 15, 2026.