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Sault Tribe Virtual and In-Person Community Workshops
• Kewadin Shores Casino in St. Ignace – Dec. 2
• Manistique Community & Health Center – Dec. 3
• Newberry Community & Health Center – Dec. 3
Time 5:30-7 p.m. EST
Participants receive a $50 gift card for their input.

Come share your voice, your ideas, and your vision for the future. Together, we’ll design signage that truly represents our community.

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The Sault Tribe Board of Directors’ Workshop Agenda for Nov. 25, 2025, is the following:
9 a.m. Kewadin CFO Interview In-person (CLOSED), 10 a.m. Kewadin CFO Interview In-person (CLOSED), FY25 Budget Balance/3rd Party Revenue (CLOSED), 1 p.m. Proposed Constitutional Amendment Review/Discussion

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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Filmed in beautiful downtown Bahweting. This video illustrates Sault Tribe members fishing with snagging hooks at the carbide, as they exercise their treaty right to fish the waters in and around Sault Sainte Marie, MI.

https://youtu.be/aO-dzXX_RdM?si=2nt5QYJ0gP5JxnVT

The Chippewashire Medieval Performers & Kewadin Casinos presents the 44th Annual Madrigal Dinner for Hospice of the EUP Friday, Dec. 5, and Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, at DreamMakers Theater - Kewadin Casino Sault Ste. Marie.

Hear ye, hear ye, M'Lords and M'Ladies. The Chippewashire Medieval Performers proudly presents the 44th Annual Madrigal Dinner for Hospice of the E.U.P. Join us on Friday, Dec. 5, or Saturday, Dec. 6, at the DreamMakers Theater inside Kewadin Casino Sault Ste Marie.

Rejoice with refreshments during "Wassail on the Trail." The theater doors will open at the sound of the Herald Trumpets, transforming the theater into the Great Hall of the Castle Kewadin, transporting you back in time to our Yuletide celebration, tournament, feast, and a night of remembrance as to why we host this annual gathering.

All proceeds benefit Hospice of the EUP. For more information, visit us on social media: Hospice of the EUP Madrigal Dinner Facebook.

We hope to see you for our celebration! WASSAIL!

Tickets on sale now. All tickets $55 USD, which includes dinner and the show.
Friday, Dec. 5 - Wassail on the Trail: 5 p.m. / Doors: 6 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 6 - Wassail on the Trail: 4 p.m. / Doors: 5 p.m.

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Below are the **UNCERTIFIED** results from the 2025 Constitutional Survey. The Legal Department, with the assistance of the tribe’s Election Commission, held the tabulation of the survey results on Nov. 14, 2025. The tribe’s Election Commission will officially certify the results of this survey at an upcoming Election Commission meeting.

Choice of Government Total Votes
3 Branch: 3,566
2 Branch: 1,596
1 Branch: 1,198

A total of 39,117 Survey Ballots were sent out to all the registered voters. A total of 6,388 total ballots were received and counted. Overall voter return was 16.33%.

Unofficial Results

Open house style feast
Nov. 27, 12 to 6 p.m.
Shedawin Haven, 2318 Shunk Rd, Sault Ste. Marie
We’ll serve turkey & dressing, mashed potatoes & gravy, baked salmon, roasted veggies, galette (bannock), and homemade pies made by Unit 1 Elders.

Wellbriety Meeting follows from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. We will have lots of feast items and pies to take home.

Please join us. If you would like to volunteer to cook or serve, we would love to have you. Please send Aaron Payment a Facebook PM, or call 906‑440‑8946. We will be cooking at the Nokomis-Mishomis Elder Center kitchen starting at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 26, and delivering food on Thursday morning at 10 a.m., just before the feast. Helping serve and refresh the food is welcome. This came about from Unit 1 board members discussing making sure that everyone has a good meal on this day and realizes our tribe cares.

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The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting beginning 5 p.m. on Nov. 18 at the Hessel Tribal Center, 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.

Resolutions on the agenda are:
USDA Establish FY26 Budget
Transit Agreements Establish FY26 Budget
Tribal Opioid Health SOR4 Establish FY26 Budget
Radiology Establish FY26 Budget
Apply for Whitefish Rehab Grant
Apply for Coastal Management Funds Hoban Creek
Approve Contract Compass Resource Management
Temporary Rescission of Schoolcraft Co. 2% Funds
Liquor License – Kewadin Shores Casino
Liquor License – Kewadin Casino/Hotel Sault
Liquor License – Kewadin Casino Manistique
Liquor License – Kewadin Casino Hessel
Liquor License – Kewadin Casino Christmas
Liquor License – Midjim Sault
Liquor License – Midjim St. Ignace
Liquor License – White Pine Lodge Christmas
Liquor License – Tanglewood Golf Course
Liquor License – Bear on the Mountain Golf Course
Waiver of Immunity PNC Bank
Amend Res. 2025-39 Waiver Sacred Path
Amend Res. 2025-225 Organizational Charts
Establish Wilwalk Cemetery Committee
Board Alternate to Child Welfare Committee

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

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Sault Tribe Traditional Medicine Program is holding December clinic hours for the following dates and locations. Any questions, or to book an appointment, please call the Traditional Medicine Program at 906‑632‑0236 or 906‑632‑5268.

Gerard Sagassige
Sault Ste. Marie Health Center—Dec. 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30
906‑632‑0236

St. Ignace Health Center—Dec. 3
906‑643‑8689 or 877‑256‑0135

Munising Health Center—Dec. 10
906‑387‑4721 or 800‑236‑4705

Manistique Health Center—Dec. 17
906‑341‑8469 or 866‑401‑0043

Hessel Community Center—Dec. 31
906‑484‑2727

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Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Indian Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG) – FY 2025 Public Hearing – Riverside Village Infrastructure Improvement Project

The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Enterprise Authority will hold a public hearing to receive comments and questions regarding the tribe’s proposed application for the Indian Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG) Program. The proposed project will continue infrastructure improvements at Riverside Village Trailer Park by replacing aging water, sewer, and electrical systems to provide safe, reliable, and code-compliant housing conditions for families living in the community.

Date & Time: Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, 6 – 7 p.m.
Location: Tamarack II Conference Room, 531 Ashmun Street, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783

Purpose of the Hearing
—Share information about the ICDBG program and project purpose
—Present the proposed Riverside Village Phase II infrastructure improvements
—Hear resident and community input on needs and priorities
—Record comments for inclusion in the final ICDBG application

Participation
Riverside Village residents and all tribal and community members are encouraged to attend and participate. Sign in and written comment forms will be available. Written comments may also be submitted by mail or email: Office of Real Estate & Property Management, Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, 42 Woodlake Road, Kincheloe, MI 49788. Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Project Background: Phase I improvements on C-Row were funded through the federal Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund (LATCF), resulting in modernized utilities and new homes for families. Phase II will continue these improvements on additional rows, based on resident input and infrastructure priorities. The tribe intends to request approximately $2,000,000 in ICDBG funding for infrastructure construction and project administration.

All comments received will be considered in finalizing the ICDBG grant application, which is planned for submission to HUD by Nov. 24, 2025.

The attached information and resources has been released by the Food Bank Council of Michigan.

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