The states and tribes generally agreed to compacts for some revenue sharing. With federal law, they could establish gaming casinos on sovereign tribal land, in states that allowed gambling. In the 1980s, Native American activists carved out new areas of sovereignty. History Road entrance sign for Kewadin Casino–Christmas Marie, with additional locations on tribal lands in Christmas, Hessel, Manistique, and St.
The primary property is located in Sault Ste. The casinos are owned by the federally recognized Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians. The Kewadin Casinos ( / k ə ˈ w eɪ ˈ d ə n/ kə- WAY-dən) are a set of casinos located in the US state of Michigan.