SAIGE | Society of American Indian Government Employees | SAIGE is a non-profit organization supporting American Indians and Alaska Natives in the Tribal, State, Federal and local government workforce.

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.

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 Here

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

SAIGE Youth Program Application now available. Apply for consideration if you are 18-25 years old and are a student:

SAVE THE DATES:
June 20, 21, 22, 2023

Click below to download the flyer: SAIGE-2023-Save-the-Date-flyer

“Tribal Nations Soaring to New Heights”

2023 SAIGE Press Release 03-2023 Here

The SAIGE National Training Program is being held at the River Spirit Resort in Tulsa, OK, owned and operated by the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. Registration to open in April. 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.

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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