The Sault Tribe Board of Directors’ Workshop Agenda for May 14, 2024, is the following:
Closed Morning Session: Budgets, Executive Reports (EDC and casinos)
Afternoon Session: Blue Stone Operation Assessment (Closed), Blue Stone Addendum (Closed)

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.

05.14.24 BOD Workshop Notice

This Title VI public meeting is an opportunity to learn about the Title VI Indian Education. Parents, community members, and tribal citizens will share recommendations for the proposed EUP regional consortium program plan of the 2024-2025 school year (Tahquamenon Area Schools, EUPISD Learning Center and Lake Superior Academy). This public meeting is intended to share the proposed programming plans which will meet special academic and cultural needs of our Native American (Anishinaabe) students. See attached flyer for Zoom meeting information May 9 at 12:30 p.m.

Title VI Public Hearing

Volunteers needed

The Sault Tribe Election Commission will be conducting the Primary Election on Thursday, May 23, 2024, beginning 5 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom at Kewadin Casinos in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. There will be no Zoom option for attendance; however, Sault Tribe Video Producer Joseph Street will be on site to livestream the event to Facebook. As always, tribal members are welcome to attend to watch the process in person and get live updates that way.

Tribal members and tribal employees who would like to volunteer to assist the Commission on Primary Election night with the opening of the ballots should contact Lona Stewart or Ashlee Mielke via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or by phone at 906‑635‑6050. Questions can be referred to Lona Stewart or Ashlee Mielke as well. Dinner will be provided for volunteers.

Notice of increase in the number of units for the vegetable and meat/poultry/fish categories and addition of new foods: Beginning June 1, 2024, the amount of food offered in the FDPIR Food Package will increase. These changes support healthy eating by providing increased access to nutritious foods.

FDPIR Guide Rate Handout for Participants June 2024

Baaweting Homecoming Powwow July 5‑7, 2024, at the tribe’s powwow grounds off of Shunk Road on Ice Circle in Sault Ste. Marie.

Schedule:
Thursday, July 4, Sunrise Ceremony and Spiritual Gathering
Friday, July 5, Grand Entry 7 p.m. - dance specials - pop up contest!
Saturday, July 6, Grand Entries at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Sunday, July 7, Grand Entry at 12 p.m.

Head Staff:
Emcees - Joel Syrette and Shannon Martin
Arena Director - Nick VanAlstine
Head Veteran - TBD Head Dancers - Picked each session
Head Drum Judge - Keith Smith
Dance Judges - Julie Whitepigeon and Ray Cadotte

Invited Drum - Midnight Express
Drum Contest: Must have 5 registered singers for all sessions
Drum prizes:
1st Place - $10,000
2nd Place - $8,000
3rd Place - $6,000
Drum Split for non-placing drums

Dance prizes:
Golden Age (Combined) Men's/Women's
$1,000; $800; $500
Adult Men's/Women's
(Traditional, Fancy, Jingle, Grass)
$1,000, $800, $500
Teen Boys/Girls (Combined) $300; $200; $100
Junior Boys/Girls (Combined) $200; $100; $50
Dancer Honorarium Saturday & Sunday

Kewadin Casino Sault Ste. Marie Hotel information: call 800‑539‑2346, use block rate code 25922.
For vendor applications: call 906‑635‑6510 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

If you have any questions, please call Sault Tribe Language and Culture Division at 906‑635‑6510.

42nd Annual Baaweting Homecoming Powwow

Sault Tribe Behavioral Health proudly welcomes Officer Jermaine Galloway, aka “The Tall Cop.”

Save the Date! Join us Monday, July 1, 2024, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., at DreamMakers Theater, 2186 Shunk Rd. in Sault Ste. Marie for an educational training to identify the drug trends in our community to prevent substance misuse. Adults-only, free event open to the public. Continental breakfast included. Please arrive at 7:30 for registration and breakfast.

Stop in for 15-20 minutes after the event to visit the Hidden in Plain Sight trailer, 18-plus.

For more information call 906‑635‑6075. For questions, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

This event is sponsored by SAMHSA grant #3H79TI085653-02S1.

The Tall Cop Flyer