The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting beginning 5 p.m. on May 7 at the Kewadin Casino in Sault Ste. Marie, 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 Sault Tribe website 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.

On the agenda under Resolutions is: FY24 Establish Budget Buildings Capital Expenditures, FY24 Budget Modification Buildings – Marquette Health Center, FY24 Establish Budget Ishkode Fire Project, FY24 Establish Budget GLRI Distinct Tribal Program, FY25 Establish Budget GLRI Capacity, FY24 Budget Modification Education – YEA, FY24 Budget Modification Government Relations, FY24/25 Budget Modifications Elder Division, Award Contract/Establish Budget – Sault Tribe Compensation Study, Award FY24 and FY25 Janitorial Agreement, LATCF Fund Appropriation Sault Tribe EDC, Amending Ch. 21 Inland Hunting and Fishing, Waiver Sovereign Immunity/Tribal Court – Yamaha, Waiver Sovereign Immunity/Tribal Court Jurisdiction – Establish Pledged Account Huntington Bank, Waiver Sovereign Immunity/Tribal Court Jurisdiction – Cloverland Electric Cooperative Inc., Authorize Letter of Intent Cherry Capital Connection LLC – Reconnect 3 Grant, Waiver Sovereign Immunity/Tribal Court Jurisdiction – Cherry Capital Connection LLC, Waiver Sovereign Immunity/Tribal Court Jurisdiction – Reconnect 3 Grant Security Agreement, Accept ReConnect Grant 3 and Authorization of Documents, BIA ARPA Home Rehab Program, Unit 2 ARPA Funded Home Rehab Program, Approving Tribal Code Ch. 102 Code of Ethics

Under New Business, the board will consider Key Employee, Relinquishment, Election Commission Referral, Missing Trailer in Unit II, Improper Use of a Tribal Credit Card, and Board Concerns.

Resolutions

Written decision of the Election Commission regarding Elections Complaints from the April 24, 2024, Election Commission meeting: The attached written decision is being published per Tribal Code Ch. 10 pursuant to Section 10.121(2)(c) of the Election Ordinance.

Minton.Election_Complaint.Decision_5.2.24

The Sault Tribe Election Commission has called a special meeting for Monday, May 6, 2024, at 11 a.m. in the Whitefish Point Room at Kewadin Casinos in Sault Ste. Marie. The purpose of this special meeting is for the Commission to review the Election Commission Referral. Members may attend via Zoom using the link below, or in person at the Whitefish Point Room.

 https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84867001733

Election Commission 05-06-24 Agenda

Big Bear Arena
Thursday, May 9, 2024
4-6 p.m.
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Mobile Pantry Flyer

REMINDER—The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Advocacy Resource Center is hosting ARC's first March for MMIR on Sunday, May 5, starting at noon at Little Bear East in St. Ignace, Mich.

Come one, come all to show your support for our MMIR and families. Dress in red, wear your ribbon skirts and shirts, and march up State Street to honor our MMIR. There will be face painting, sign making, and MMIR items will be handed out to participants. Hope to see you there. You do not have to wear red; it is optional. Just come to support the cause.

MMIR March Flyer

The Sault Tribe Election Commission will be holding its monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, beginning at 11 a.m. Members may attend via Zoom or in person at the Whitefish Point Room at Kewadin Casinos. During the May meeting, the Election Commission and applicable staff will be conducting a mock run of how the May 23 Primary Election count night will operate. Members are encouraged to attend to view the process. Zoom link for this meeting is: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84867001733