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 benefit from sales of his updated book.The 540-page book discusses every significant issue in federal Indian law. This book sells for $29.95. Stephen will personally autograph the book if ordered from his website: https://www.therightsofindiansandtribes.com SAIGE will receive a part of the proceeds of each book sold. After you click on “Buy Now,” you’ll be asked if you want the book autographed. Click “Yes.” Then, in the autograph box, place SAIGE followed by the name…

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 SAIGE Training, and requires separate registration through DOI, although you do not have to be a DOI employee to attend. SAIGE offered sharing the venue with the National Indian Programs Training Center in support of their efforts to extend their reach to educate specifically about Tribal Consultation. The participants in this class will not be attending the main SAIGE National Training program, but will be in their own area for the duration. There…

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT TO FEDERAL AGENCY HEADS AND TRAINING DIRECTORS March 20, 2024 On May 1, 2015, The Office of Personnel Management issued guidance to agencies on Determining if a Conference is a Training Activity. The Society of American Indian Government Employees (SAIGE) hosts an outstanding three-day National Training Program focused on leadership, professional development centered on OPM’s Core Competencies, and the complex relationship known as the Federal Indian Trust Responsibility.  Attendees can participate in developmental programs on a variety of topics while networking with other government professionals.  Additionally, cultural awareness events are presented by local indigenous people and American Indian and Alaska Native professionals.  As part of this program, SAIGE…

SAIGE is proud to announce our two Carol Jorgensen Scholarship recipients for 2023. Denise Flores Frazier, Reno-Sparks Indian Colony Aiyanna Tanyan, Seminole Nation of Oklahoma Both are Environmental Science majors at Haskell Indian Nation University. They each received a monetary award and will receive registration and travel support to attend the SAIGE National Training Program in Spokane, WA in June. SAIGE established this award to honor the memory and legacy of Carol Jorgensen whose service to her family, community, country, and Mother Earth was an inspiration for all. Carol was Tlingit from the Yandestake Village in southeast Alaska and was part of the Eagle/Killer Whale Fin House of Klukwan. She…

CAROL JORGENSEN SCHOLARSHIP FOR ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP APPLICATION PERIOD NOW OPEN SAIGE established this award to honor the memory and legacy of Carol Jorgensen whose service to her family, community, country, and Mother Earth was an inspiration for all. Carol was Tlingit from the Yandestake Village in southeast Alaska and was part of the Eagle/Killer Whale Fin House of Klukwan. She served many years in public service, most recently as Director of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s American Indian Environmental Office. She had a deep connection to our shared Earth and was a passionate advocate for protecting the environment and human health in American Indian and Alaskan Native communities. Link to…