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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

Details: Category: Culture; Published: 05 July 2011

Naadin Eshpendaagwak (to get back what is sacred)

Repatriation & Historic Preservation is responsible for representing our tribe on issues concerning the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), which includes the return of Ancestral remains as well as sacred items and items of cultural patrimony removed from our homelands, past and present. The department also deals with present day inadvertent discovery of Ancestral remains and sacred or traditional cultural properties taken from the tribe during construction projects.

Repatriation & Historic Preservation handles other applicable laws as well, such as the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), the Archaeological Resource Protection Act (ARPA), the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA), and other lesser known applicable laws. Additionally, this department addresses the tribe’s policy concerning gravesites and their protection, working with all branches of government: tribal, federal, state and local.

The Repatriation & Historic Preservation Department includes the Repatriation & Historic Preservation Specialist and the Niigaanagiizhik Maintenance Technician. Additionally, there is an Elder Advisor for all NAGPRA related matters.

For NAPGRA and cultural resources management concerns contact Emma Donmyer at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 906‑635‑6510, ext. 26479.

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Contact:

Emma Donmyer
Repatriation & Historic Preservation Specialist
Phone: 906‑635‑6510, ext. 26479
Cell: 906‑203‑2171
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Joe Ailing
Niigaanagiizhik Maintenance Technician
Cell: 906‑203‑5521
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