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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: Direct Services; Published: 22 August 2011

The USDA Food Distribution Program provides nutritional foods to qualified low-income individuals and families. It is available to enrolled members of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians or other Federally Recognized Tribe residing within the 15 county service area of: Chippewa, Mackinac, Luce, Alger, Benzie, Marquette, Schoolcraft, Delta, Emmet, Cheboygan, Leelanau, Grand Traverse, Antrim, Charlevoix, and Manistee.

USDA staff members certify and distribute food at a central warehouse located in the Sault and repeat the process at eight tailgate sites. A Nutrition Educator is also available to assist with any nutrition questions you may have.

The application process to receive these benefits can take up to seven business days.

In order to process your application, we will need copies of the following:

Sault Tribe membership card or other federally recognized tribe
Proof of income for the past month for all members of the household. You are unable to receive USDA commodities if you have received food stamps in the same month.

We will be unable to process your application without this information.

Food Distribution Program Application

Documentation Required for the Food Distribution Application

Non-Discrimination Statement

FDPI Income Guidelines

Certification of Zero Income

New USDA videos

The USDA Food Distribution program offers these new educational videos on the FDPIR Program and demonstrates eight amazing recipes for the modern family using FDPIR foods, including Indigenous ingredients like bison, wild rice, sweet potatoes, beans, and squash! See the new videos here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLba2mteDOc2kYtt9mJduAB-TsbK82V7bK