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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

 

 

Nurturing Parent Education

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Category: Child Placement

The Nurturing Parenting Program provides in-home parenting skills instruction for at-risk Sault Tribe members and their families. Participation in the program is most often court ordered as part of a reunification plan. It is also available on a voluntary basis.

Based on the immediate and long-term needs of the family, instruction is provided on a number of matters such as child development, budgeting, coping with stress, health and nutrition. The program also includes a structured parent-child interaction component, which is highly effective in allowing the provider to interact and model lessons learned and coach the parents when dealing with the real behavior of their own children. This hands-on service application also serves to strengthen the parent-child relationship. Parenting education serves to reinforce parents’ confidence in their individual strengths and assist them in identifying areas needing improvement.

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