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Secretarial Election on the Horizon

The decision to adopt a three-branch government will soon be in the hands of Sault Tribe members by voting “yes” or “no” in a federally administered secretarial election.

Previously, the goal for the election was for it to take place by late September. However, due to the magnitude of constitutional changes providing the framework for what will essentially be a new Sault Tribe Constitution, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, under federal regulations, has up to 180 days to complete the election. This may result in the election taking place later this year.

As such, the Secretarial Election Board will be meeting to adjust the election timeline and will soon be issuing a notice on when Sault Tribe members may expect to cast their votes.

In the meantime, to ensure ballots and election information are received, tribal citizens are encouraged to verify their mailing address is up to date with Tribal Enrollment.

For more information on the upcoming secretarial election visit here.

Proposed 3-Branch Amended Sault Tribe Constitution

Proposed 3-Branch Amended Sault Tribe Constitution Redline

 

 

Prevention

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Category: Child Placement

The ACFS Prevention Program is considered to be the most important means to promote the well being of Sault Tribe children and their families within our community. Ongoing reviews of client contact through Protective Services, Prevention and Family Continuity programs indicate that the majority of clients have multiple needs affecting their ability to parent and provide their children safe and stable environments. This is a home-based program with a mandated minimum monthly face-to-face contact with the family.

Prevention activities are implemented so children can continue to remain safely in their own homes. Prevention services may be short- or long-term based upon each individual family’s needs. A family need not be in a crisis situation to access Prevention services. Based on an assessment of risk to the child, and the needs of the family, services may include:

  • Intensive home based services
  • Referrals to substance abuse and mental health counseling/therapy services
  • Referrals to and assistance with processing applications for financial assistance, job assistance, or other assistance with financial planning
  • Referrals to other Tribal programs or community agencies
  • Parenting education

Support to the family to address needs identified by client and family such as school issues, legal issues, housing issues, medical issues or any issue identified as a need by the family.

 

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