Important Hotel Update- SAIGE Block is still available

We have had several reports of the We Ko Pa Hotel stating that the SAIGE Room Block is full for the dates of our NTP. This is not the case.

The online Hotel reservation link is
https://reservations.travelclick.com/96432?groupID=1665011 You should be able to make your reservation with this link.

If you have any problems while trying to make your Hotel Reservations please contact the hotel at the number below to make sure you are placed in our Block.

SAIGE Group rate – $89 per night. Booking 3 or more rooms or using a PO? Contact Michael Tomlinson – mtomlinson@wekoparesort.com or 480.789.5324.

For difficulties booking dates before or after the Program dates, please make your reservations online for the Program dates, and then contact Mr.Tomlinson to book the additional dates.

DOI “Consulting with Tribal Nations” Training Available in June

PLEASE NOTE: This Tribal Consultation Training course will be held concurrently with the SAIGE NTP in the same location. It is a separate 3-day intensive with its own registration cost and process through DOI Learn. It is not offered as part of the SAIGE NTP. SAIGE is a cooperating partner that is offering to host this training at our contracted facility.

If you are a federal employee not employed by DOI, or are a tribal government employee, you can still attend this popular course. Please see the attached flyer with information on how to do this.

SAIGE is very pleased to coordinate with DOI University for this training at the We Ko Pa Resort and Conference Center this year. SAIGE looks forward to working more in the future with DOI and the National Indian Programs Training Center to encourage employees to get the important training they need to conduct business with tribes properly.

If you have any questions concerning this course, feel free to contact me at vice-chair@saige.org or April Gonzalez at the National Indian Programs Training Center, contact info on the flyer.
Thank you – Lori

Consulting with Tribal Nations Flyer

Now Accepting Nominations for SAIGE Achievement Awards

SAIGE  is now accepting nominations for the annual SAIGE Achievement Awards. The purpose of these awards is to recognize agencies and individuals (civilian or military), who through their personal commitment and professional initiative have made demonstrable contributions in recruiting, retaining, and providing career advancement opportunities to American Indian and Alaska Native employees in the Federal workforce.

Additionally they have assisted with the advancement of American Indian and Alaska Native professionals, role models and future leaders. Deadline is April 14 for awarding at National Training Program in June.

Download the Nomination Form HERE.

2017 Youth Program application available now

2017 SAIGE YOUTH PROGRAM PRESS RELEASE
SAIGE Announces Youth Program at 14th Annual National Training Program

The Society of American Indian Government Employees (SAIGE) is a national Non-profit organization that advocates for American Indian and Alaska Native Government employees in the federal, tribal, state and local sectors. SAIGE will host its 14^th Annual National Training Program, “Standing Together,” June 5^h – 8th, 2017 in Scottsdale, Arizona. It will be held at the We Ko Pa Resort and Conference Center, a beautiful facility owned and operated by the Ft. McDowell Yavapai Nation.

As part of the Training Program, SAIGE will also host the annual Native Student Youth Program.

This program is designed to provide Native American students an opportunity to learn about careers within the federal government, to experience leadership training, to participate in professional and personal development workshops, and to network with Native American professionals. (…edited here..)

Download the entire Press Release HERE

Download Application Materials HERE