Only one grant will be awarded to each tribal member family household. It will be funded with $3.5 million in Covid-19 CARES Act monies. "While our allocation was significant, our service area population for which the funds were based is large. Unfortunately, tribes are held to a higher standard than state governments, so determining a spending plan is complex. Marie ACFS, 906-632-5250, Support Independent Indigenous Journalism. Any contribution of any amount, big or small, gives us a better, stronger future and allows us to remain a force for change. Your donation will help us keep producing quality journalism and elevating Indigenous voices.

“Unfortunately, tribes are held to a higher standard than state governments, so determining a spending plan is complex. MARIE, Mich. —The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians board of directors just … Our Administration and Board are working hard to fashion tribal benefits in accordance with federal statutes and guidelines,” Tribal Chairperson Aaron Payment said, on behalf of the Board of Directors. “Our collective goal to to provide relief from the pandemic in accordance with our tribal strategic plan,” Payment said. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians COVID-19 Direct Tribal Member Assistance Program will provide emergency financial assistance to Sault Tribe members through the tribe’s Anishnaabek Community and Family Services. Projections include rates of species extinction, one hundred times higher, due to human activity and accelerated by centuries of colonialism. Our priority is to meet the needs of our neediest and most impacted first.”, Tribal members interested in applying can do so now by emailing acfscovid@saulttribe.net or by calling: As newsrooms across the country continue to shrink, coverage of Indian Country is more important than ever, and we are committed to filling this ever-present hole in journalism.Because we believe everyone in Indian Country deserves equal access to news and commentary pertaining to them, their relatives and their communities, the story you’ve just finished was free — and we want to keep it that way, for all readers. It will be funded with $3.5 million in Covid-19 CARES Act monies. The Sault Ste. Body Found in Field Near Chum's Corner in Grand Traverse Co. Amazing Northern Michigan Homes: The Lofts at Hannah Lay, Benzie Broadband Initiative Hosts Community Summit, 13 Charged for Plotting to Kidnap Michigan Governor, MSP, FBI On Scene for Large Scale Operation in Wexford County, Latest Updates: Possible COVID-19 Exposure Sites in Northern Michigan, Missing Gaylord Man Found Dead in Antrim County, MDHHS Issues Order Restricting Gathering Sizes, Requiring Face Coverings, MDHHS Issues Sweeping Emergency Coronavirus Order. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Board of Directors approved a direct services program July 6 to help tribal members. Other articles by Native News Online Staff.

Marie ACFS, 906-632-5250; Maggie Gaus, Sault Ste. In accordance with U.S. Department of Treasury guidance, the Sault Tribe’s COVID-19 Direct Tribal Member Assistance Program will only disperse funds to tribal members for expenses such as medical, housing, personal property, food, transportation, funeral and similar direct member needs incurred as a direct result of the coronavirus pandemic. The average Sault Tribe salary ranges from approximately $39,000 per year for Network Technician to $65,000 per year for Biologist. We are clear, however, that federal guidelines do not permit a per capita distribution.". Tribal Chairperson Aaron Payment said, on behalf of the Board of Directors, “We have worked hard with other tribes and national organizations to secure $8 billion in the CARES Act to benefit tribes impacted by COVID19. Average Sault Tribe hourly pay ranges from approximately $9.25 per hour for Monitor to $19.64 per hour for Carpenter. We are clear, however, that federal guideline DO NOT permit a per capita type distribution.”. MARIE, Mich. — The Sault Ste. MARIE, Mich. — The Sault Ste. SAULT STE.

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