SAULT SAINT MARIE, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – This week, the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians celebrated 50 years of federal recognition by the United States. 

On Wednesday, September 7^th, 1972 the Original Bands of Chippewa Indians were first recognized by the federal government. Once federally recognized 20 years later, the Original Bands became the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians.  

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Land was taken into trust in March 1974 and Sault Tribe members adopted the tribe’s Constitution in fall 1975. 

Events and celebrations are scheduled throughout the year.