Recreational and charter fishing groups filed a request Wednesday seeking a seat at the table as Michigan regulators negotiate with five tribes over fishing rights.
Gravelle takes reigns of all-women executive council at BMIC
The Sault News
As of March 19, Whitney Gravelle is leading an all-women exeuctive council in the Bay Mills Indian Community.
“(When I first found out that I was to become chairperson, I was) shocked, excited, grateful, humbled, and honored,” said Gravelle. “I thought of my grandparents, especially my grandma who I lost just a few weeks before I ran for president, then I thought of all my ancestors that helped lead me to this moment in my life. I found out the results at 10:57 a.m., and then had to run upstairs for a meeting at 11 a.m. There wasn’t much time to celebrate, but I knew the real work was just beginning.”
Newland steps down from Bay Mills Executive Council
The Sault News
BAY MILLS Bay Mills Indian Community Tribal Chairperson Bryan Newland has announced his resignation from his position at 1 p.m. on Friday.
The announcement was made Sunday morning. Newland was initially elected as chief judge of the Bay Mills Tribal Court. In 2017, he was elected as tribal chairperson.
“Having your trust to serve our people is one of the greatest honors of my life,” said Newland. “I’ve given everything I had … My tenure of service has reached its end. On Friday, I submitted a letter of resignation to the tribal council and I will step down as Bay Mills Indian Community Tribal Chairman on Friday.”
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