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Draft Constitutional Amendments

Pursuant to Tribal Resolution 2026-01 the Tribal Board of Directors and the Legal Department are posting the draft constitutional amendments (both in redline and a clean version) along with an executive summary and an initial fiscal impact statement. The tribe welcomes feedback from its citizens. Feedback from tribal citizens will be collected throughout the remainder of the process and can be sent to constitution@saulttribe.net. Please include your full name and your enrollment number so we can verify your citizenship and ensure that your feedback is properly logged to be sent to the board under the timelines in Tribal Resolution 2026-01.

CLEAN 3 Branch Separation Amendments for Public Release

REDLINE 3 Branch Separation Amendments for Public Release

Constitution Amendments Executive Summary

Initial Fiscal Impact Statement 3 Branch Government

 

General Assistance

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Category: Direct Services

Program Objective

General Assistance benefits provide temporary financial assistance for basic living necessities.

Eligibility criteria includes: Sault Tribe membership, residency in the seven-county service area and monthly income must be below the monthly cash benefit. This program services adults without minor children in the home.

Applications are not available online as the tribal member in need must meet be assessed by Direct Assistance Case Manager to determine goals to become self-sufficient.

To determine your eligibility you will need to verify:

  • Proof of tribal membership with Sault Tribe
  • Proof of residency within the seven-county service area
  • Proof of income (current income and last income received)
  • Proof of shelter obligation (if applicable)


For more information about the General Assistance (GA) program, call the Direct Assistance Case Manager in your area or call 800‑726‑0093.

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