Society of American Indian Government Employees

Honoring Our Ancestors Through Government Service
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Mission Statement
To promote the recruitment, retention, development, and advancement of American Indian and Alaska Native government employees, and work to ensure their equal treatment under the law;
To educate Federal agencies in the history and obligations of the Federal Indian Trust responsibility and to assist them in it’s implementation;
To assist government agencies in the development and delivery of initiatives and programs which honor the unique Federal-Tribal relationship;
And to provide a national forum for issues and topics affecting American Indian and Alaska Native government employees.
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    Board Officers

    Chair
    Fredericka Joseph
    Vice Chair
    Jay Spaan
    Treasurer
    Sue Morris
    Secretary
    Roberta Lewis

    Board Of Directors

    Ed Blauvelt
    Nieva Brock
    Tilford Brown
    Carl Etsitty
    Danny Garceau
    Luke Jones
    Duane Matt
    Brant Mitchell
    Georgeie Reynolds
    Lori Windle

    Mailing Address

    17706 N. Peoria
    Skiatook, OK 74070

    November is
    Native American Heritage Month

    “Celebrating Respect, Culture and Education”

    Native American in regalia; smaller images of an elder, youth at computer and cultural items.

    We celebrate respect for tribal sovereignty and the respect we have for one another. We celebrate the many vibrant cultures that comprise Indian Country, and educational opportunities that enhance understanding of native issues and the government-to-government relationship.
    Click here to download full sized PDF of poster
    Artist: Ed Blauvelt

    SAIGE  is part of the CFC Campaign
    2022-2023


    Make a donation or set up payroll deduction here:
    https://givecfc.org/Home
    SAIGE CFC #26052
    Deadline Jan. 14, 2023        

    Who We Are

    Formed in 2002, SAIGE is the first national non-profit organization representing American Indian and Alaska Native Federal, Tribal, State, and local government employees.

    SAIGE hosts an outstanding Annual National Training Program, open to all, focused on professional development, leadership and topics related to the complex Federal Indian Trust Responsibility. Integral to this, SAIGE provides specialized training sessions for Veterans and Youth.

    Learn about Our Mission

    Now Accepting applications for the
    Carol Jorgensen Scholarship – Deadline Extended to Nov. 30, 2022

    Click here: 2022 Jorgensen Scholarship Announcement-ext

    SAVE THE DATE:
    SAIGE National Training Program
    June 20, 21, 22, 2023
    To be held at the River Spirit Resort in Tulsa, OK

    Owned and Operated by the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. Please check back for updates.

    Talking Leaf Newsletter
    Fall Edition
    The Talking Leaf  is our newsletter published three times a year. Click HERE  to download the Fall 2022 issue or visit the archives.


    When you choose SAIGE in Amazon Smile for your purchases,    Amazon will donate part of their proceeds to SAIGE. Thank you for using Amazon Smile for your everyday purchases to help support SAIGE.

    SAIGE Military Meritorious Service Awards Winners Selected          Congratulations to all the winners! Click here for more information.
    Be Informed About the Coronavirus Through Official Government Sources     GetInformedCOVID-19

    SAIGE Strategic Plan

    Recent Blog Posts

    Jorgensen Scholarship Announcement!

    October 17th, 2022

    SAIGE is pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications for our 2022 Carol Jorgensen Scholarship. $1000 will be given to one undergraduate native student studying the environmental sciences – or related – disciplines. Please see the atta… [read more…]


    SAIGE Student Youth Track Open!

    May 24th, 2022

    A popular aspect of the SAIGE National Training program is our Youth Track, that provides college and high school students insight into federal, tribal and state government careers. This program is offered for FREE.

    The Youth track will also be o… [read more…]


    Military Meritorious Service Awards Announced

    May 17th, 2022

    The purpose of the SAIGE Military Meritorious Award is to recognize individuals who wear or have worn the uniform and made contributions above and beyond the mission, along with contributing to the promotion of American Indian / Alaskan Native cultu… [read more…]


    National Training Program Photos

    See more 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016 & 2015 NTP pics on SAIGE’s Flickr page
    Photos copyright: 2015 NTP C. Mackay; 2016 NTP R. Chavez; 2017 NTP C.Takawana; 2018 W. Lord, 2019 D.Garceau, L. Jones


    SAIGE Chair, Fredericka Joseph, presenting
    drum to the Honorable Tehassi Hill,
    Chairman of the Oneida Nation

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    Contact Us

    Email:
    info[at]saige.org

    Mailing Address:
    17706 N. Peoria
    Skiatook, OK 74070

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