Sault Ste. Marie to Lay Off Tribal and Casino Workers

The Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians and Kewadin Casinos will reduce its workforce by 2 percent this month. The move will affect all Tribal and casino facilities in the Upper Peninsula.
"Unfortunately, over the years, millions in tribal reserves has been dwindled down to nothing. According to financial analysts, if changes are not made, the tribe will not recover," said Joe McCoy, Sault Ste. Marie tribal chairman in a press release.

The announcement was made to team members earlier this week.

"Although it appears to be a very dim situation right now, it is one that we will fix," said McCoy. "We are making adjustments, as hard as they are, so that we can maintain what we have and move the tribe forward."