SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. —The Kewadin Casinos Gaming Authority will hold a regular meeting Jan. 21 at Sault Kewadin Casino Whitefish Point Room, in person or via Zoom, https://zoom.us/j/83640619761. the meeting will begin at 6:15 p.m. or the conclusion of the Sault Tribe Board of Directors meeting.

On the agenda under Business is: 12/17/24 Regular Meeting Minutes and 1/10/25 Special Meeting Minutes, R-Waiver of SI to Obtain Liquor License, and R-Amending 2024-19.

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SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. —The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting beginning 5 p.m. on Jan. 21 at Sault Kewadin Casino, 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.

On the agenda under Resolutions is: Forest Service Participating Agreement Ishkode Project and
Stewarding Native Lands Program Establish FY25 Budgets, Tribal Victim Services Set Aside Establish FY25 Budget, ACFS - Truck Driver (USDA), Broadband Reconnect Program Establish FY25 Budget, Guest House Establish FY25 Budget/LATCF FY25 Budget Modification, Granting License Tribal Logo Uniting Three Fires Calendar, BIA Fish Hatchery Maintenance Program (FHMP) Grant, BIA Youth Initiative (YT) Grant, Authorize Membership in Native American Fish & Wildlife Society, Recognition of Years of Service in Current Position, Amending Resolution 2024-411, Amending Resolution 2024-412, Voluntary Early Outs, Cultural Enhancement Fund Sustainability, ARPA Transparency Report, Legitimacy of 2% Expenditures Pursuant to Constitution.

Under New Business is Enrollment – Amendment and Board Concerns.

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The Sault Tribe Conservation Committee will meet Jan. 20 at the Sault Kewadin Whitefish 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.

First on the agenda is Membership Participation, followed by Old Business with standing items US v MI Update, Commercial Licenses Not Being Used, Commercial Boat Safety Equipment and Access Sites – Information for Members. Under New Business, the committee will be asked to affirm Harvest Limits WFM-08.

Reports for the evening include Legal (Ryan Mills), Law Enforcement (Chief of Police Robert Marchand), Wildlife (Brad Silet), Fishery (Jack Tuomikoski), and Environmental (Robin Bouschor), followed by Committee Discussion.

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Joseph K. Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe PSA is holding Kindergarten Round-Up for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. Only those who complete and submit an enrollment application during the open enrollment period will be considered for the lottery.

The open enrollment dates are Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, through Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, at midnight.

Applications can be found on the school website at www.jklschool.org beginning Monday, Jan. 27, 2025. All applications must be submitted online by midnight (EST) on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025.

The lottery will be held in the school administration building conference room at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, for those wishing to attend.

Attendance at the lottery is not mandatory.

The parents of those children selected from the lottery will be notified by phone to set up the appointment for Round-Up.

Kindergarten Round-Up Dates: Wednesday, March 12, 2025, and Thursday, March 13, 2025.

JKL Kindergarten Round-Up for 2025-2026

2025-2026 School Year Open Enrollment and Public Lottery Information.

Joseph K. Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Public School Academy (JKL) announces a new online enrollment process for all grades. It's so easy that you can apply right from your phone!

JKL will start accepting enrollment applications on the school website for the 2025-2026 school year on Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, through Feb. 12, 2025, at midnight.

All applications submitted by Feb. 12, 2025, midnight, will be entered into the enrollment lottery for an opportunity to be randomly chosen to attend JKL. As a Michigan Public School Academy, students attend JKL free of charge; However, enrollment spots are limited. The names of all applicants are placed in a lottery and chosen randomly by computer in public.

After all of the seats are filled, students are placed on a waiting list in the order randomly selected. Parents will be notified after the lottery and have three (3) school days to accept the seat. After three days, the seat will go to the next applicant on the lottery list.

The lottery will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. in the JKL Administration Building (across from the main school building).

Applications will be available on the school website starting Jan. 27, 2025. Please stop by the JKL Administration Building between Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, through Feb. 12, 2025, if you need assistance completing the application. We are here to help!

Please contact Carolyn MacArthur, Enrollment Specialist, with questions at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

QR code coming Jan. 27!

JKL Open Enrollment and Public Lottery information

Watch for flyers on Facebook “Sault Tribe Language and Culture” or call 906‑635‑6015 for more information. The asterisk indicates an event that may change due to weather.

Wednesdays: Ozhitoobaa (Let’s Create) Craft Night with Jackie Robinson, 5 p.m.-8 p.m., Niigaanagiizhik Ceremony Bldg., 11 Ice Circle Drive, Sault

Jan. 25‑26: Beginners Ribbon skirt making workshop with Melissa Causley, Mary Murray Cultural Camp, Sugar Island, Mich., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. each day. Overnight accommodations available at camp.

Jan. 21 & Feb. 5: Snow Snake Stick workshop with Larry Jacques, 5:30 -8 p.m., Niigaanagiizhik Bldg., 11 Ice Circle Drive, Sault. Snow snake stories and materials available.

Feb. 1‑2: Winter Survival Camp* in collaboration with Tribal YEA programs for ages 12 - up. Contact local YEA coordinators to sign up. Mary Murray Culture Camp, Sugar Island.

Feb. 8‑9: Traditional Pucker-toe Ojibwe Moccasins with Michelle Reed. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. both days. Location to be announced. In collaborations with Repatriation/Library Department grant.

Feb. 15: Winter Ceremonial Gathering, 10 a.m., Niigaanagiizhik Building, 11 Ice Circle Drive. Evening winter-time storytelling after ceremonies.

Feb. 22: Annual Snow Snake Competition*, 10 a.m. at Powwow Grounds, across from Niigaanagiizhik Building, Sault. Warm drinks, snacks, soups, marshmallows, and outdoor fire. Extra snow snake sticks available. Awards for age 0 to 99.

March 15: Eagle Cleaning Demonstration Workshop, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Niigaanagiizhik Ceremony Building, 11 Ice Circle Drive, Sault.

March 17: Annual Sugar Bush Camp*, Mary Murray Culture Camp on Sugar Island. Schedule a family, group or school visit at this traditional (no automation) sugar bush. Community Day at the Camp on April 5: winter story-telling, outdoor cooking, snow shoe trails, visiting, watching sap boil.

Winter Events