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Following recent changes to Tribal Court, the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians assures members that the tribe’s judicial system will continue to operate lawfully and fairly.

During this transitional period, Tribal Court is temporarily staffed by experienced court and legal trained professionals. In addition, three independent and respected Anishinaabe judges are managing and overseeing the court cases. Each judge brings a significant experience working in tribal communities and tribal courts to the bench.

To best assist the tribal community, the Sault Tribe suggests all members follow the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians on Facebook and saulttribe.com for updates to hours of operation for Tribal Court.

While the Tribal Court continues efforts to strengthen judicial operations, the Sault Tribe reminds community members that all confidential information is being handled with the utmost care. Court Administrator/Magistrate Traci Swan is providing assistance during this time to ensure Tribal Court duties are fulfilled prior to her resignation later this month.

Multiple qualified Native American candidates have expressed interest in vital court roles such as Chief Tribal Judge and Court Administrator/Magistrate. These positions will remain open until filled. Potential applicants are encouraged to visit saulttribe.exacthire.com to view openings.

As changes occur within the Tribal Court, the Sault Tribe encourages members to seek information from official tribal communication channels to avoid confusion and conflicting information caused by politically charged rhetoric and misinformation. Maintaining the integrity of the court is of paramount importance to the Sault Tribe. Up-to-date information can be found on the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Facebook page and on saulttribe.com.

Tribal Court
Friday, May 8: Office hours 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Monday, May 11: Office hours 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, May 12: Office hours 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 13: Closed for American Indian Day
Thursday, May 14: Office hours 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday, May 15: Office hours 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

*Please note that no one will be available for the hours of 11:30-12:30 daily. Hours are subject to change.

Call out for volunteers for the Niiwin Noodin Powwow in Manistique. Our committee needs your help. If you are willing and available to help at any point during the weekend of June 5 through June 7, please contact us.

We are looking for volunteers for multiple things, including: Friday set up, silent auction , food runners for head staff, feast prep, food runners during feast, feast clean up, emptying garbages, Sunday clean up and anything else that may come up!

Contact Stacie Chambers, (906) 379-8061, to volunteer!

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Name, Clan, and Colors Teachings with Maribeth LeVeque.
May 16, 2026, 1- 3 p.m.
Munising Tribal Center Community Room
622 W Superior St., Munising, MI 49862
Questions? Contact: Stacie Chambers, (906)379-8061
(Participants should already have name, clan, and colors.)

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Feeding America West Michigan drive-thru mobile pantry, Thursday, May 14, 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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SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. —There will be a JKL Fiduciary Committee Meeting on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 9 a.m. in the Kewadin Casinos Whitefish Point Room.

On the agenda under School Reports is Malcolm High School, Sault Tribe Education, JKL Bahweting Anishnabe School Facility Updates and JKL Bahweting Anishnabe School High School Update.

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.

SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. —A Kewadin Casinos Gaming Authority meeting will be held at 10 a.m. (or upon conclusion of JKLFC meeting), May 12, 2026, at Sault Kewadin Casino Whitefish Point Room, in person or by Zoom at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84149623333. The link is available at the Sault Tribe website saulttribe.com under membership assistance for the meeting link. Those who have already registered for Zoom meetings need not register again.

On the agenda under Business is R-Interim Appointment Cont… Kewadin CFO.

The Sault Tribe Board of Directors’ Workshop Agenda for May 12, 2026, is the following:

Agenda: 9 a.m. JKL Fiduciary Committee Meeting, 10 a.m. (or upon conclusion of JKLFC Meeting) Kewadin Gaming Authority Meeting, 10:10 a.m. Budgets (CLOSED), 10:20 a.m. Government Executive Reports: General Counsel, Govt. CEO and CFO, CIO (CLOSED); 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. 2026 Team Member Recognition Luncheon (Dreammaker’s Theater), 2 p.m. Government Executive Reports (CLOSED), 4 p.m. Short-term 2% Allocation Decision

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 Election Commission is cancelling its regular meeting scheduled for May 11, 2026, at 11 a.m. The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 12, 2026, at 11 a.m. at the Whitefish Point Room at Kewadin Sault.

The Election Commission issued opinions on May 6, 2026.

Jump Opinion

McKechnie Opinion

The Sault Tribe Conservation Committee will meet Monday, May 11, 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.

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