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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: Elder Services; Published: 24 February 2021

• This NEW program for Sault Tribe Elders is designed to establish key relationships with tribal elders and families in their homes. The Elder Outreach Worker coordinates programs and services to help tribal elders maintain a good quality of life and age in place.

• Outreach Workers travel to tribal elders’ homes to assess and identify elders and family needs and finding resources to meet those needs.

• They also organize and promote elder involvement in aging programs.

• They will assist in the coordination of home care services and provide assistance to tribal elders in completing applications for tribal service programs and assist in the coordination of meals-on-wheels services, transportation, and any other service needs of tribal elders.

• Areas of assistance may include physical, mental, psychological and/or social as it relates to aging.

• There are 4 full-time Elder Outreach Workers covering the 7 county service area stationed in each end of the Upper Peninsula.