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

    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.

    Our Mission

    The Talking Leaf  is our tri-annual newsletter. Click here to download the Winter 2022 issue.

    SAIGE Military Meritorious Service Award Nominations now being accepted.

    Click here for more information.

    Be Informed About the Coronavirus Through Official Government Sources     GetInformedCOVID-19

    SAIGE National Training Program 2022

    Planned for June 20-23, 2022
    River Spirit Resort, Tulsa, OK

    More information to be added soon, please check back again.

    Talking Leaf Newsletter

    The Talking Leaf is our tri-annual newsletter. Click here to download the latest issue or visit the archives.

    cover January 2022 newsletter

    January 2022 Talking Leaf Newsletter

    You need this SAIGE Hoodie for all your activities! Get this – and more – shirts, blankets, hats – from our partners at Martin Sports Apparel. 
                           

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

    SAIGE Strategic Plan

    Recent Blog Posts

    Talking Leaf now publishing Three times per year

    January 20th, 2022

    Greetings SAIGE –
    As we start a new year we have decided to publish our newsletter, the Talking Leaf three times a year. You will see Winter, Spring and Fall editions. This will help to keep you more updated on SAIGE activities and give you an opport… [read more…]


    SAIGE Virtual Auction is Here!

    June 22nd, 2020

    SAIGE is continuing our tradition of the wonderful silent AUCTION, although this time everyone can join the fun because it will be held online.
    This is how it works: Photos of items for sale will be posted on the SAIGE website (https://saige.org) … [read more…]


    CFC Special Solicitation through June 30

    June 1st, 2020

    The COVID-19 global pandemic has put a strain on resources everywhere: medical, financial, educational, emotional, social, and more.

    Nonprofit organizations face increased demand for their services, but also struggle with reduced resources due t… [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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