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Feeding America West Michigan drive-thru mobile pantry, Thursday, Sept. 10, 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 JKL Fiduciary Committee meeting and board workshop scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 8, has been canceled.

The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting Sept. 1, 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:
Hessel Community Center FY26&27 Budget Mods
SSM Dental FY26 Budget Mod
Health Division – Yes-Rx FY 2026 Funds
Temp Assistance for Needy Families Exploration
MDNR Memorandum of Agreement
GCTW Memorandum of Understanding
Waiving 90.402 Liability Limitation for LIHTC
Acceptance of the 2025 Governmental Audit
Reallocation of Funds ARPA Interagency Projects
Statement of Ownership 105(l) Program
Hartford Life and Disability Benefits
FY 2026 Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation
Trust Land Status for Strawberry Fields
Purchase EPIRBs for Commercial Fishers
Accepting Health CEO Resignation
Interim Appointment – Health CEO
Authorizing Hire of Legal Consultant
Improving Safety on HWY US-2 Near St. Ignace
Rescinding Resolution 2026-145
Authorize Sale of Sibley Property
Uphold Members Right to Vote and Enforce Board Accountability

Under New Business, the board will consider Commercial License Transfer, Committee Appointments, JKL Fiduciary Appointment of Vice Chairperson, and Board Concerns.

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The Sault Tribe Board of Directors’ Workshop Agenda for Monday, Aug. 31, 2026, is the following:

Agenda: 1 p.m. Constitutional Implementation Planning: Transition Memo / Resolution Review,
Health Authority Code Development, Day 1 Required Actions, Estimate of Increased Cost; 4 p.m. Implementation Planning, Update for Membership

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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Labor Day Sale Kewadin Sault Gift Shop Sept. 4‑11, Store Wide Sale featuring a 25% discount. This does not include Native crafts, tobacco, nicotine products, beverages, and food items. Orange Shirts are omitted from this sale due to low quantity.

To honor Labor Day with Employees - WITH Sault Tribe Employee Badge shown at time of purchase discount increased to 35% on the following items while supplies last:
ALL Blankets and Comforter sets
Kewadin Casinos Embroidered Zip-Ups
Northern Lights Windbreakers!
New Anishinaabe Swimsuits
Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians Tumblers
ALL Tribal Flags

New items:
Every Child Matters Shirts for Sept. 30 Orange Shirt Day. $18.99
Anishinaabe/Native Floral Designed Swimsuits. Women $59.99 / Men $45.99

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Please join the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Language and Culture Department and Advocacy Resource Center for a Community Feast Sept. 30. Also known as Orange Shirt Day, Sept. 30 is a day to honor and remember our beloved relatives who attended Native American residential boarding schools. The physical, sexual, and emotional abuse our relatives endured will never be forgotten.

Niigaanagiizhik Ceremonial Building
5-7 p.m.
11 Ice Circle
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
Doors open at 4:30 p.m.

Orange t-shirts will be provided for those in attendance.

Contact Community Educator Jess Gillotte-King for more information at 906‑632‑1808.

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The Sault Tribe Board of Directors’ Workshop Agenda for Aug. 25, 2026, is the following:

Agenda: 10 a.m. Budget (CLOSED); 10:15 a.m. Kewadin Gaming Authority Workshop (CLOSED), Legal Update; 11:45 a.m. (or upon conclusion of KGA WS) Kewadin Gaming Authority Meeting; 1:15 p.m. Health CEO Executive Report (CLOSED); 2 p.m. Government HR/Legal/Executive office (CLOSED); 2:45 p.m. NRD Follow-Up (CLOSED); 3:15 p.m. Governmental Audit Finance and DGN; and 3:45 p.m. Proposed Tax Code Amendment.

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 Sault Tribe Board of Directors’ Workshop Agenda for Aug. 24, 2026, is the following:

Agenda: 1 p.m. Constitutional Implementation Planning (CLOSED), IT Systems / Enrollment, Financial Status of Tribe; 4 p.m. Implementation Planning, Update for Membership

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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Please see the amended 2026 board meeting calendar. The board voted to change the October meeting dates due to other tribal events.

2026 Board Calendar

Christmas with the Nelsons starring Matthew and Gunnar Nelson Dec. 11, 2026, 6 p.m., DreamMakers Theater, Kewadin Casino Sault Ste. Marie.

Take a sleigh ride through time at Kewadin Casino Sault Ste. Marie with Christmas with the Nelsons starring Mathew and Gunnar Nelson, presented by Oldies 93.

Christmas with the Nelsons celebrates family Christmases across three eras—from their father Ricky Nelson's 1950s childhood with Ozzie and Harriet, to the twins' 1970s upbringing, and through to modern-day celebrations with the newest generation.

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

Tickets are $46 | $36 | $26 USD*
Doors: 5 p.m. / Show: 6 p.m.
*Includes convenience and handling fees.

Celebrate Christmas early with an overnight stay. Hotel packages are available! Call the Sault Hotel or Box Office at 1-800-KEWADIN before buying tickets.
• One night stay in a newly renovated room at Kewadin Sault Ste. Marie Hotel
• Two tickets to Christmas with the Nelsons
• $20 Kewadin Credits per person
• $20 gas voucher
• $275.80
*Once booked, a non-refundable deposit of $92 USD is due at the time of booking for tickets. Package is based on double occupancy, night of the show, Friday, Dec. 11, 2026. Value of the tickets is $46 USD per ticket.