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Effective Nov. 9 through Dec. 31, 2026, the Sault Tribe fuel discount will be temporarily suspended at participating non-tribal gas stations. Discounts will resume at participating partner stations Jan. 1, 2027.

Gasoline consumption is currently on pace to exceed the Tribe's annual untaxed fuel quota. Three driving factors appear to be contributing to increased demand: a higher per-gallon discount for nonresident tribal members following Michigan's recent fuel tax changes, increased tribal enrollment expanding the number of eligible drivers, and higher fuel costs encouraging greater use of the discount.

White Pine Lodge’s convenience store will re-open beginning Nov. 13, operating Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., throughout November and December.

The Sault Tribe unleaded fuel discount will be available at White Pine Lodge convenience store and all Midjim locations throughout the suspension.

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

Agenda: 9 a.m. JKL Fiduciary Committee Meeting; 10 a.m. Health CEO Interview (CLOSED); 11 a.m. Health CEO Interview (CLOSED); 1:15 p.m. Budgets (CLOSED/OPEN); and 1:30 p.m. Indian Energy (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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There will be a JKL Fiduciary Committee Meeting Nov. 10, 2026, at 9 a.m. in the Kewadin Casinos Whitefish Point Room.

On the agenda under School Reports:

Sault Tribe Education Malcolm Funding Amendment
JKL Bahweting Anishnabe School Food Truck Lunch
Malcolm High School

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 Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Transportation Department has prepared the Draft 2027 Tribal Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) in compliance with federal requirements and planning regulations. On Nov. 3, 2026, the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Board of Directors approved the release of the Draft 2027 TIP for a 30 – day public review and comment period, which concludes on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2026.

The TIP is comprised of transportation projects for the seven-county service area, which includes: Chippewa, Mackinac, Luce, Alger, Delta, Schoolcraft and Marquette. The Draft 2027 TIP consists of three (3) sections: (I) Executive Summary, (II) Project Listing, and (III) Project Detail Sheets.

Notice is hereby given that the public comment period will begin on Nov. 3, 2026, for the 2026 TIP. This public notice as well as the time established for public review and comments will satisfy the public involvement requirements for the program. The Draft 2026 TIP can be accessed online at the Sault Tribe website at http://saulttribe.com/, in the “About Us” tab beginning Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2026.

The purpose of public involvement is to receive input and comments regarding the Draft 2027 TIP, which may be used to facilitate changes where appropriate. Comments, questions or suggestions can be sent to Wendy Hoffman, Transportation Department, 523 Ashmun St., Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 or by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by phone at 906‑635‑6050.

Special accommodations: Reasonable accommodations can be made for people with disabilities upon request. If making a request for accommodation, please include a description of the accommodation you will need and tell us how to contact you if we need more information. Make your request as early as possible by sending an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or calling Wendy Hoffman at 906‑635‑6050. Last-minute requests will be accepted but may be impossible to fill.

All available turkeys have been signed for, and the waitlist is full. No more names will be taken.

Giveaway for Sault Tribe Elders—one turkey per household
Turkeys locally grown in Brimley

Drive thru pick up locations, Friday, Nov. 20, 12:30 - 1:30:
   – Big Bear Arena
   – St. Ignace Tribal Health Center
   – DeTour Tribal Health Center
   – Hessel Tribal Center

Limited quantities available! Call Community Health at 906‑632‑5210 to RSVP by Nov. 18.

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The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting Nov. 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 meet-ing 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 reg-istered 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:
Health Division YesRx Est. FY27 Budget
ACFS CCDF Est. FY27 Budget
Education MiLEAP Est. FY27 Budget
LE Adam Walsh Grant Est. FY27 Budget
NRD Nature Conservancy Est. FY27 Budget
NRD PPG Brownfield Est. FY27 Budget
NRD PPG Brownfield (New) Est. FY27 Budget
NRD Leadership/Environmental Est. FY27 Budget
Health Division Phase 2 P4 Est. FY27 Budget
Health Contractor for Flooring Replacement
Health Specialty Dental Access Grant FY26
Tribal Liquor License Kewadin Manistique
Tribal Liquor License Kewadin Sault Ste. Marie
Tribal Liquor License Kewadin Shores
Tribal Liquor License Kewadin Hessel
Tribal Liquor License Kewadin Christmas
Tribal Liquor License Midjim St. Ignace
Tribal Liquor License Midjim Sault Ste. Marie
Tribal Liquor License Tanglewood
Tribal Liquor License White Pine Lodge
Tribal Liquor License Bear on the Mountain
Trust Land Status for Roy Electric Property
Application for NTIA Tribal Broadband Round 3
Designation of TBCP Round 3 Funding Purposes
Accept Funds from Enterprise Authority
Authorizing Creation of The Health Authority
Subcontract for Admin/Bio Services with CORA

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

Meeting Packet

EA Agenda

The Sault Tribe Health Division is holding a food drive from Nov. 2 through Nov. 25. Accepting donations of non-perishable food in jars, cans and sealed packages.

Drop-Off Location: Any Sault Tribe Health Center Lobby 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Donations will be distributed to local food banks. For more information, call Sault Tribe Community Health at (906) 632-5210. See flyer for more details. 

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Attention Sault Tribe members:

Effective tonight, Oct. 27, at 11 p.m., tax exempt sales of diesel fuel at tribally owned gas stations and non-tribal owned stations offering gas discounts will be temporarily suspended through Jan. 1, 2027. This is due to membership utilizing the Tribe's available 150,000-gallon quota with the State of Michigan for 2026. Diesel fuel will remain available for purchase at all tribally owned and partner gas stations during this time.

Kewadin Casino St. Ignace is kicking off the 2027 concert series with Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives on Saturday, March 6!

With a career spanning more than 50 years, Marty is a five-time Grammy Award winner, Country Music Hall of Famer, Congress of Country Music founder and AMA Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. Joined by his long-time band, The Fabulous Superlatives, Stuart will bring all of his hits to the Event Center—"Hillbilly Rock," "Burn Me Down" and "Tempted," along with many of your Country music favorites.

Tickets on sale now at tickets.kewadin.com or at the Box Office.

"THE COUNTRY STAR" VIP PACKAGE:
Admission to a private pre-show event at venue featuring a two-song performance by Marty and the Superlatives, along with a Q&A Storytelling session with Marty and Band.
—One VIP Laminate and Lanyard.
—Crowd Free Merchandise Shopping
—One special edition poster

Sault Tribe Early Childhood Education is hiring. 

Are you interested in working in the #earlychildhood field? If so, we have opportunities for you!! We have many new positions, as we are planning on expanding our services and opening some new classrooms. Click on this link https://www.saulttribe.com/newsroom/employment to apply today or scan our QR code! Read flyer for details.

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