SAULT STE. MARIE, MI – The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians recently revealed its spring 2026 community contributions, providing a fresh wave of financial support for community initiatives throughout the Sault Tribe’s service area in Michigan. This twice-yearly program distributes 2% of the video gaming revenue generated by the tribe’s Kewadin Casinos to various local government entities.
“The 2% campaign is one of many meaningful ways we invest in the people and places that make this area home,” said Sault Tribe Chairman Austin Lowes. “These dollars help local organizations keep our community healthy, safe and strong.”
Over 30 communities and numerous local programs will benefit from the spring 2% allocations. The Dafter Township Fire Department received $4,956 to support the purchase of new firefighting hand tools, and Kinross Township received $18,000 for new activities and renovations at the Recreation Center. Lake Superior State University was awarded $9,999 for its robotics program. The City of St. Ignace received funding for several local projects, including $2,000 to St. Ignace High School for new football equipment, $3,000 for the DDA Huron Boardwalk, and $10,000 for new EMS equipment. The Inwood Township Fire Department received $13,266 for structural fire gear, the City of Munising received $8,204 for the Alger Community Food Pantry, and Gladstone Area Schools received $2,000 for new music materials.
The tribe’s 2% contributions also provided long-term funding resources for public safety, public recreation, general government and cultural enrichment across Chippewa, Mackinac, Luce, Alger, Marquette, Schoolcraft, and Delta Counties.
“Every dollar we allocate through the 2% campaign is a statement about who we are and what we stand for as a tribe,” said Chairman Lowes. “Our partnerships with area schools, townships and public agencies are how that commitment is turned into meaningful progress for the people within our service area.”
