The Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians was formally recognized by the United States Federal government on September 27, 1975, making it one of the newest tribes in the nation. However, like all the Ojibwe people, the tribe has lived in the Great Lakes region for millenia.

The modern tribal organization has its roots on Sugar Island in the St. Marys River between the U.S. state of Michigan and the Canadian province of Ontario.

Since formal recognition in 1975, the tribe has expanded considerably and counts 29,000 members on its rolls. Most live off-reservation in the eastern portion of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The tribe operates six casinos under the Kewadin name and also operated the Greektown Casino in Detroit.

External links

• Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians web site
• EPA information
• Tribal Constitution and by-laws