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The Sault Tribe Housing Authority Commission will meet March 23, 2026, at the Sault Kewadin Convention Center, Grand Island Rooms, beginning at 10 a.m.

The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting March 24, 2026, beginning 5 p.m. at Sault Kewadin Casino Whitefish Point Room, in person or via Zoom, https://zoom.us/j/83640619761.

“Membership Participation” will be held at 5 p.m. in person or by virtual attendance. The link is available at the Sault Tribe website saulttribe.com under membership assistance for the meeting link and Membership Form that must be completed. The deadline to submit a form is 1 p.m. on meeting day. The link is https://zoom.us/j/83640619761. Those who have already registered for Zoom meetings need not register again unless they have a matter for the board.

To attend the scheduled workshop, except for closed session or items, go to https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84149623333. Those who have already registered to Zoom Board of Directors meetings need not register for workshops.

Those who have already registered for Zoom meetings need not register again.

On the agenda under Resolutions is:
Establish FY26 Hessel Comm. Center Budget
Establish FY26 NRD Utility Auth Contract Budget
Establish FY26 MiLEAP Budgets
Govt. HR/Cultural Admin. FY26 Budget Mods
Wellness Program/3rd Party FY26 Budget Mods
Approving Amended Cultural Comm. Bylaws
Approving Amended Education Comm. Bylaws
Approving MOU Sault Area Public Schools
Wetland Program Development Grant Application
2026-2029 Transportation Improvement Plan
Native American Honor Flight
Hotel Tax Revenue to Tribal Land Claims/Culture
Est. Reservations at Tribal Community Centers
Auth. Participation in Native Nations Survey/MOU

Under New Business, the board will consider Committee Appointments/Resignations, and Board Concerns.

Resolutions

The Kewadin Casino Gaming Authority will meet March 24, 2026, at 1:15 p.m. (or upon conclusion of KGA workshop), at the Sault Kewadin Casino Whitefish Point Room, in person or via Zoom, https://zoom.us/j/83640619761. Those who have already registered for Zoom meetings need not register again.

On the agenda is: Feb. 24, 2026 Meeting Minutes, R-FY26 Kewadin Sault Hotel Budget Mod, R-FY26 Dream Catcher’s Restaurant Budget Mod, and R-FY26 Administration Budget Mod.

Agenda

The Sault Tribe Enterprise Authority meeting agenda for March 24, 2026, is the following: Feb. 17, 2026 Minutes, R-EDC Strategic Plan, and R-Enterprise Team Member Manual.

The meeting is being held at the Sault Kewadin Casino Whitefish Point Room, beginning at 1:30 p.m. or upon conclusion of the KGA meeting.

Tribal members may attend the workshop except for closed sessions or items, or attend by Zoom at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84149623333. Those who have already registered to Zoom Board of Directors meetings need not register for workshops.

Agenda 

The Sault Tribe Board of Directors’ Workshop Agenda for March 23, 2026, is the following:

Agenda: 10 a.m. Enterprise Authority Workshop (CLOSED); 1:15 p.m. Joint Session with Housing Commission/Authority (CLOSED), Enterprise Authority and Planning & Development; 2:15 p.m. Joint Session with Housing Commission/Authority, Enterprise Authority and Planning & Development.

The workshop is being held at the Sault Kewadin Casino Whitefish Point Room. Tribal members may attend the workshop except for closed sessions or items, or attend by Zoom at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84149623333. Those who have already registered to Zoom Board of Directors meetings need not register for workshops.

Agenda

The Sault Tribe Conservation Committee will meet Monday, March 23, 2026, at the Kewadin Casino Whitefish Point Room in Sault Ste. Marie beginning at 5 p.m. Sault Tribe members are welcome to attend in person or via Zoom at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83098945787.

Agenda

Get ready! Kewadin Casino St. Ignace is bringing an incredible night of rock to the outdoor stage. Rock 105 and The Bear present BUSH with special guest CANDLEBOX on Saturday, July 18.

GRAMMY® nominated BUSH, one of rock's most enduring forces, will hit the stage with their anthems "Glycerine," "Machinehead" and "Comedown" and more! Special guest CANDLEBOX will open the night with your favorite hits like "Far Behind," "You," "Cover Me" and "Change."

Together, BUSH and special guest CANDLEBOX are the perfect pairing for an outdoor ROCK concert at Kewadin Casino St. Ignace!

Pre-sale starts on Wednesday, March 18, at 10 a.m. through Thursday, March 19, at 10 p.m. Tickets go on-sale Friday, March 20, at 10 a.m. at tickets.kewadin.com, at the Box Office or at Kewadin Casino St. Ignace.

Sign up for pre-sale here: https://kewadin.com/entertainment/pre-sale-sign-up/
A limited number of BUSH VIP Packages are available starting Tuesday, March 17 at 10 a.m.:
Side Stage VIP:
One P1 Seated Concert Ticket
Side Stage Access during Three (3) of Bush's Songs
Access to Exclusive VIP Photo Opportunity with BUSH
Exclusive VIP Only Merchandise
One (1) Autographed BUSH VIP Poster
Commemorative VIP Laminate & Lanyard

Regular VIP:
One P1 Seated Concert Ticket
Access to Exclusive VIP Photo Opportunity with Bush
Exclusive VIP Only Merchandise,
One (1) Autographed Bush VIP Poster
Commemorative VIP Laminate & Lanyard

Tickets start at $96 USD*
Doors: 6 p.m./Show: 8 p.m.
*Includes convenience and handling fees.

Artist presentation, small meal and community Input on Phase II of the Anishinaabe monument in Marquette.

Open to Tribal Members of any Upper Peninsula Tribe.

Monday, March 23 6-8 p.m.
Sault Tribe Community Center, 204 Cherry Creek Rd., Harvey, Mich.

More information about the Forecast Public Art Midwest Memory Grant and the Seven Grandfathers Teachings Sculpture can be found on www.mqtcompass.com.

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Election Commission issued opinions concerning Candidates Archer, Lee, Minton, and Tyson-McLeod on March 12, 2026.

Archer Contest Opinion

Lee Contest Opinion

Minton Contest and Complaint Opinion

Tyson-McLeod Contest Opinion

Attached is the Certified Candidate List for the tribal Primary Election.

Certified 2026 Primary Candidate List