About Us

The Education Division is dedicated to the concept that all students, from earliest childhood to adulthood, can learn and master basic educational skills. Students can succeed regardless of previous academic history, family background, socio-economic status, gender or ethnic identity. We believe that the primary purpose of our program is to instill all students with high expectations of academic success and competent thinking skills while fostering growth in social/emotional behaviors and positive attitudes.

Services provided by the Education Division include the following:

2024 Youth Leadership Conference

Students in grades 7-12 are invited to join the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indian’s YEA Program and conference facilitators, Tribal Unite, for our 3rd annual Youth Leadership Conference. Tribal Unite, an outreach network and platform, works to uplift communities and organizations serving Indigenous people. This conference will teach attendees important leadership skills and motivate them to create change within their community! Conference will be held on Friday, Dec. 20, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Sault Ste. Marie Kewadin Casino & Convention Center. Register by Dec. 16. To register, contact the Sault Tribe YEA Office in your area, scan QR code or visit the Sault Tribe Education web page at: https://saulttribe.com/membership-services/education.

2024 Youth Leadership Conference Flyer
Medical Release Form
Program Registration/Liability Waiver Form

Fall 2024 TED Scholarship opens

Application period now open for Sault Tribe members attending college and/or trade school during the 2024 Fall Semester. Deadline to apply is Jan. 3, 2025, by 11:59 p.m. Visit https://www.saulttribe.com/membership-services/education or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information and the application packet.

TED Flyer Fall 2024
TED Application - Fall 2024

Sault Ste. Marie YEA After-School Program

The Sault Ste. Marie YEA is excited to announce expanded after-school program, Monday-Friday from 3:30-5:30 p.m., for students in grades K-5. Space is limited, so register now! Click the link below to download the application packet. Email back to one of the email addresses listed on flyer.

Youth Education & Activities Program

Sault Tribe Internship Program

• Internship Program for Sault Tribe member college students

Sault Tribe Youth Development Fund

• Youth living within the seven-county service area may request funding for a variety of purposes outside of tribal programs.

Early Childhood Programs

• Child Care Center (Infants through pre-school age)
• Early Head Start (Infants and toddlers)
• Head Start (Pre-school)

Youth Education & Activities (YEA) Program

• Homework Labs & In-Class Tutoring
• Cultural Enrichment Activities
• Tribal Youth Council
• Summer Activities (Circle of Life and Little Learners)

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Program

• On-The-Job Training
• Work Experience
• Summer Youth Employment Program
• Senior Employment Program
• Classroom Training

Adult Education Program

• GED Classes
• GED Test Assistance
• GED Referral Assistance

Higher Education Program

• Scholarships
• Higher-Education Grants
• Self-Sufficiency Incentive Awards

JKL Bahweting School

• JKL Bahweting School is operated as a public, charter academy rather than as a tribal program.