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Sault Tribe Secretarial Election ballots mailed out

The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians’ secretarial election enters its final month, with ballots scheduled to be mailed to registered voters by Oct. 26 and election results expected Nov. 19.

Tribal citizens will vote “yes” or “no” on proposed constitutional amendments that would establish three separate, co-equal branches of tribal government: legislative, executive and judicial.

The federally administered election is overseen by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) and a Secretarial Election Board. Voter registration closed Oct. 19, and only eligible tribal citizens who registered for this election will receive ballots.

Important upcoming election dates include:

• Oct. 23: Final registered voters List to be posted
• Oct. 26: Ballot packets mailed to registered voters
• Nov. 19: Deadline for ballots to be received 3 p.m. EST. Ballot counting begins at 4 p.m.
• Nov. 24: Deadline to submit written challenges to election results by 4:30 p.m. EST.

Registered voters may return completed ballots through the U.S. Postal Service or hand deliver them on Nov. 19 only, between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. EST, at DreamMakers Theater at Kewadin Casino in Sault Ste. Marie.

Ballot packets will include instructions for completing and returning ballots. Ballots will be opened and counted beginning at 4 p.m. on Nov. 19 at DreamMakers Theater, with results expected to be posted that evening.

If approved and certified by the Secretary of the Interior, the amended constitution would take effect.

To prepare for a potential transition, the Sault Tribe Board of Directors approved a Constitution Implementation Plan on Sept. 22. The plan establishes an 18-month timeline for updating tribal laws and codes while maintaining government operations, programs and services.

Tribal citizens can find additional information about the secretarial election, voting procedures, important deadlines and the proposed changes to tribal government on the secretarial election landing page.

Read the Proposed Amended Sault Tribe Constitution here.

Details: Category: Education; Published: 13 July 2011

Youth Education & Activities (YEA) consists of three components—academic, cultural and leadership—along with other services such as transportation. Priority is given to enrolled members of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe attending classes full-time in grades Head Start through 12th grade. Some activities require that we open eligibility to the entire community. Most activities are free, especially to low-income families.

Academic:

In-school tutoring; homework lab; computer lab; college information night; assistance with SAT/ACT prep classes, campus visits and career days; family math and science; peer tutoring; assistance for school trips and career camps; school supplies for low income families; senior recognition banquets and gifts; and multi-media classes and projects (working with video/digital cameras and developing public service announcements).

Cultural:

Regalia classes; dance demonstration/instruction; trips to pow wows, spiritual gatherings, drum socials and sweat lodges; story telling; craft classes including basket making, beading, glove/moccasin construction; classroom presentations; access to Ojibwe language classes; teachings in language, traditional plants and medicines, four colors, four directions, seven grandfathers; Circle of Life summer program; opportunities to attend Culture Camp activities such as hand drum tying, winter survival, sugar bush, cradle board; elder teachings; community cultural presentations; and on-site cultural libraries and resources.

Leadership:

Tribal Youth Council; community service projects; Teen Court; and opportunities to plan and participate in conferences such as the TYC Youth Leadership Conference and UNITY.

Other:

Transportation for non-program activities that benefit tribal youth.

Escanaba YEA Homework Help

Escanaba YEA Homework Help Tuesdays, November-May, after school at 1226 Wigob St. until 5 p.m. For grades K-12. Snacks provided. Bussing options available from multiple area schools. Please contact us at 906‑203‑5888 to discuss transportation options.

Homework Help 2025 Flyer

Munising YEA Culture Club

Grades 3 and 4
Mondays beginning Sept. 15, after school at 5 p.m.
To sign up, call Cindy at 906‑379‑7772.

Culture Club 2025

YEA 2025 Permission Slip

Munising YEA Little Learners

Grades K-2
Wednesdays beginning Sept. 24, afterschool at 5 p.m.
Enjoy Cultural teachings and Outdoor Fun!
To sign up, call Cindy at 906‑379‑7772.

Little Learners Flyer 2025

Marquette Sault Tribe YEA

Grades 3-8
YEA Office
Marquette Tribal Community Center, 204 Cherry Creek Rd.
Our program offers a safe and nurturing environment where children can engage in cultural activities and learn valuable skills. From storytelling to traditional crafts, we provide a variety of fun activities that celebrate our heritage and empower young minds.
To register, call Cindy at 906‑379‑7772.

Marquette YEA Flyer