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


    Ed Blauvelt
    Nieva Brock
    Tilford Brown
    Carl Etsitty
    Phil Hamel
    Duane Matt
    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.

    Learn about Our Mission Here

    See saigetraining.org for more information on the

    2024 SAIGE National Training Program

    Congratulations to our Presenters and our
    Award Winners at the SAIGE NTP this year

    A BIG Thank you to our volunteers who helped keep things going
    every day of the Program!

    SAIGE Military Meritorious Service AwardsFor more information go to our Warrior Society page
    https://saige.org/warriors-society

    The SAIGE Military Meritorious Service Award honors Active Duty, National Guard, Reserve Service members and military veterans in government service, who during the award period thru their service made significant contributions.
    Warrior Program agenda-Updated   For names of the 2024 Awardees  see blog post below.

    Talking Leaf Newsletter Spring Edition –
    The Talking Leaf  is our newsletter published twice a year.  To download the 2024 Spring Newsletter click here: 2024springfinalClick here –
    2023 SAIGE fall newsletter
    to download the Fall 2023 issue or visit the archives.

    Recent Blog Posts

    Military Meritorious Achievement Awardees Announced

    May 8th, 2024

    3 May 2024Edward BlauveltWarrior Society Director

    On behalf of the Society of American Indians Government Employees (SAIGE) as the it is with great pleasure that I announce the 2024 SAIGE Military Meritorious Service Award winners!

    Senior Airm… [read more…]


    Pevar Book Sales to Benefit SAIGE

    April 28th, 2024

    Author, Attorney and Federal Indian Law Expert Stephen Pevar

    Stephen Pevar recently published the 5th edition of his authoritative and popular book, The Rights of Indians and Tribes. Stephen is generously offering SAIGE an opportunity to bene… [read more…]


    Consulting with Tribal Nations Course

    April 17th, 2024

    Greetings SAIGE,Please note that this 3-day intensive Tribal Consultation Training hosted by the Department of the Interior is being held at the Northern Quest Resort concurrently with the SAIGE National Training Program. It is separate from the SAI… [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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