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
    Luke Jones

    Board Of Directors


    Kathleen Bergeron
    Ed Blauvelt
    Nieva Brock
    Tilford Brown
    Carl Etsitty
    Duane Matt
    Brant Mitchell
    Georgeie Reynolds
    Lori Windle

    Mailing Address

    17706 N. Peoria
    Skiatook, OK 74070

    Thank you to everyone who chose to support SAIGE  through the CFC this year


    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

    The SAIGE Military Meritorious Service Awards Nominations are now available for 2023. Please click HERE to download the information and transmittal form.

    SAVE THE DATE:
    June 20, 21, 22, 2023
    “    Tribal Nations Soaring to New Heights,” SAIGE’s Annual National Training Program being 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.

     

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    SAIGE Strategic Plan

    Recent Blog Posts

    2022 Carol Jorgensen Scholarship Recipient

    January 20th, 2023

    SAIGE is pleased to announce the recipient of the Carol Jorgensen Scholarship for Environmental Stewardship for 2022.

    Mr. Peter Thais, who is studying Biological Engineering at Cornell University was chosen in December, 2022, to receive the mone… [read more…]


    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…]


    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

    Our Partners

    Contact Us

    Email:
    info[at]saige.org

    Mailing Address:
    17706 N. Peoria
    Skiatook, OK 74070

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