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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.

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Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians

2014 Children’s Christmas Parties

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UNIT 1:

SAULT STE. MARIE

Big Bear Arena (Ages 0-12)

Dec. 13, 11am-2pm

Contact – Jill Lawson

(906) 253-1321

KINROSS

Kinross Recreation Center

Dec. 6, 1-3pm

Contact – DeeDee Frasure

(906) 495-5350

UNIT 2:

DETOUR

DeTour Township Hall (Ages 0-12)

Dec. 13, 10-2:00 p.m.

Contact – Lisa Burnside

(906) 484-2298

HESSEL

Hessel Tribal Center (Ages 0-12)

Dec. 13, 10-2:00 p.m.

Contact – Lisa Burnside

(906) 484-2298

NEWBERRY

American Legion

Dec. 17, 4-6:00 p.m.

Contact – Lois Bryant

(906) 293-8181

NAUBINWAY/ENGADINE

(VFW) Veteran’s Hall- Engadine

Dec. 14, 2-5:00 p.m.

Contact – Marilyn MacArthur

(906) 477-6604

UNIT 3:

ST. IGNACE

Kewadin Shores Casino Tent

Dec. 14, 1-4pm

Contact – Keith and Bridgett

(906) 643-6981

UNIT 4:

MANISTIQUE

Manistique Tribal Community Center

Dec. 13, 12-3pm

Contact – Viola Neadow

(906) 341-8469, ext. 29516

ESCANABA

Willow Creek Professional Building

Dec. 14, 12-3pm

Contact – Viola Neadow

(906) 341-8469, ext. 29516

UNIT 5:

MARQUETTE

NMU University Center, Peter White Lounge

Dec. 20, 1-3pm

Ages 0-14

Contact – Joe Gray

(866) 279-8323

MUNISING

Munising Tribal Center

Dec.13, 1-3pm

Contact – Deseree Bosley

(906) 387-4721

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