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The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting Feb. 17, 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:
Natural Resources Building FY26 Budget Mod
NRD Application 2026 Small Grants Program
MOA with Consolidated Community Schools Approving JKL PSA School Compensation Plan
Partial Waiver – Rickley
Approving Contract Sonosky
Approving Contract Cedar Rock Alliance
Approving Contract Khoury Johnson Leavitt
Approving Contract Michelle Castagne
Rescind Res. 2025-268/Auth Land Lease – Lackey
Residential Land Lease John James McClellan
Limited Partnership LIH Tax Credit Program
Housing Authority ARPA Affordable Units
Health Property Acquisition Negotiation
Health Tribal Opioid Settlement Fund
Amending Chapter 82 Appeals
Final Resolution Assignment to KGA
Tribal Court Standing for Tribal Citizens

Under New Business, the board will consider Commercial Captain License Transfers and Board Concerns.

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Kewadin Casino St. Ignace and 98.5 WUPS are excited to welcome Edwin McCain & Five for Fighting in the Event Center on June 12.

Edwin McCain has over 30 years of hits and worldwide touring and will be bringing his incredible talent to the Event Center for a special night of music, including two of the biggest love songs in the history of music, "I'll Be" and "I Could Not Ask for More."

John Ondrasik, the songwriter and performer known as the platinum-selling, Grammy-nominated Five for Fighting, will be co-headlining the evening with your favorite hits, "Superman," "100 Years" and more.

Pre-sale is Wednesday, Feb. 11, at 10 a.m. through Thursday, Feb. 12, at 10 p.m. Tickets on sale Friday, Feb. 13, at 10 a.m. at tickets.kewadin.com, at the Box Office or Kewadin Casino St. Ignace.

The Event Center - Kewadin Casino St. Ignace
Tickets are $61 | $71 USD*
Doors: 7 p.m. / Show: 8 p.m.
*Includes convenience and handling fees.

Feeding America West Michigan drive-thru mobile pantry, Thursday, Feb. 12 at Big Bear Arena, 2 Ice Circle Drive in Sault Ste. Marie. Distribution will begin at 4 p.m. and end at 6 p.m. or until all food has been given out.

Mobile Pantries are like farmers markets on wheels that provide groceries – including produce, protein, dairy, grains, and more – to anyone in need at no charge.

When coming to the distribution, turn onto Bahweting Drive (off of Shunk Road). Do not block driveways.

In order to pick up food for a household other than your own, you must have written permission with signature that includes: household name and address, how many people live in the household, how many are children, how many are senior citizens/elders and how many are veterans. Limit of two proxy pickups per vehicle for distribution.

To volunteer, email Elaine Clement at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Volunteers should start arriving at the Big Bear entrance at 2:30 p.m.

To find food resources near you visit https://www.feedwm.org/findfood/.

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The Sault Tribe Board of Directors’ Workshop Agenda for Feb. 10, 2026, is the following:

9 a.m. JKL Fiduciary Committee Meeting, 10:30 a.m. Budgets (Closed), 10:45 a.m. Government Executive Reports (CLOSED) General Counsel, Govt. CEO and CFO, CIO, 1 p.m. Partial Waiver Hearing, 1:15 p.m. Government Executive Reports Cont’d (CLOSED)

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.

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The following Sault Tribe Committees have vacant seats or upcoming vacancies. Sault Tribe members interested in filling these vacancies should submit one letter of intent and three letters of recommendation (forms available online or contact Lona) from other members to Lona Stewart at 523 Ashmun Street, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783, or call 906‑635‑6050 with any questions.

Anishinaabe Cultural Committee - One vacancy - male (4-year term)
Child Welfare Committee - Two vacancies – one term expires November 2026, one expires May 2029
Conservation Committee:
Commercial Fishers - Two vacancies (4-year term)
Non-Commercial Fishers - Two vacancies (4-year term)
Elder Advisory Committee
Unit I - Sault - One alternate vacancy (4-year term)
Unit II - Newberry - One alternate vacancy (4-year term)
Unit III - St. Ignace - Two alternate vacancies (4-year terms)
Unit V - Marquette - One alternate vacancy (4-year term)
Elder Subcommittees
Unit II - Naubinway - One regular vacancy - term expires May 2027
Unit II - Newberry - One regular vacancy (4-year term)
Unit III - St. Ignace - One regular vacancy - term expires April 2027, one alternate vacancy - term expires March 2028
Unit IV - Escanaba - One regular vacancy (4-year term)
Unit IV - Manistique - Two regular vacancies - one term expires January 2027, one expires May 2026
Unit V - Munising - One alternate vacancy (4-year term)
Unit V - Marquette - One alternate vacancy (4-year term)
Food Sovereignty Committee - Three vacancies (4-year terms)
Health Board - One vacancy (4-year term)
Sault Tribe Election Commission - Two vacancies terms expiring November 20

Mino-Bimaadziwin “Living the Good Life”
Community Talking Circle

Hosts: Mary Lou McKinnon and Terri Allan
Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026
Time: 3 p.m.
Every other Sunday at the St. Ignace Library, 110 W. Spruce Street
Open to all community members

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The Sault Tribe Board of Directors has cancelled its workshop scheduled for Feb. 5, 2026. The cancellation was contingent on completion of a document due Feb. 6 under Resolution 2026-01. Because the document has been completed, the workshop has been canceled.

The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting Feb. 3, 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:
Nunn’s Creek Rehab Establish FY26 Budget
GLRI Monitor/Restore Establish FY26 Budget
Black Tern and Mudpuppy Establish FY26 Budget
Health Division FY26 Budget Document
Accept 2026 Public Health Emergency Prep
Approve Data Share Agreement – U of M
Application 2026 BIA Circle of Flight
Application 2026 BIA Great Lakes Restoration
Contract UM-SEAS – Hemiboreal Project
Establish FY26 Enrollment Budget

Under New Business, the board will consider:
Committee Appointment/Resignation/Removal
Board Concerns

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From the America's Got Talent stage to the Event Center stage, Kewadin Casino St. Ignace is bringing you Andy Huggins on Saturday, March 21. Get ready to laugh, but make it quick, we'll be catching Old Man Huggins between naps for this show!

You may have also seen Andy in his multiple specials for Don't Tell Comedy and his Early Bird Special, featuring his groundbreaking one-liners clips, making him the King of One-Liners.

Tickets are on sale now at tickets.kewadin.com, at the Box Office or at Kewadin Casino St. Ignace.

Tickets are $10 | $20 USD*
Doors: 7 p.m. / Show: 8 p.m.
*Includes convenience and handling fees.

Little Agate, in partnership with Sault Tribe, will host its next Tribal Cloth Diaper Class on Sunday, April 19, 2026, from 12 to 3 p.m., at the Sault Tribe Community Center, 622 W. Superior St. in Munising. This free class is open to all Sault Tribe families who are expecting or have a baby. In addition to the class, each family will receive a free complete cloth diaper stash. Register at littleagate.com/cloth-diapers.

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