2019 SAIGE Military Meritorious Service Awards Dr. David L. Bevett United States Army / Army Medical Command – Hawaii Mr. Edward J. Blauvelt United States Air Force / Air Force Security Assistance Training Squadron – Texas Major (Dr.) Amileah R. Davis United States Air Force / 21st Special Tactics Squadron – North Carolina Lieutenant Commander Matthew M. Hobbie United States Coast Guard / Sector Anchorage – Alaska Staff Sergeant Kalvina R. Kee United States Air Force / 19th Wing – Arkansas Ms Kathleen A. McLaughlin United States Army / Army Environmental Division – Washington D.C. Major Tanya Peshlakai Mooneyham United States Air Force / Air Education and Training Command –…

Congratulations to all our SAIGE Achievement Award Winners! The purpose of the SAIGE awards is to recognize Individuals who have made contributions in the recruitment, retention and advancement of American Indian/Alaska Native employees in the Federal workforce. The 2019 recipients will be honored at the SAIGE Achievement Awards and Partnership Recognition Reception Wednesday evening June 12, 2019 at the SAIGE National Training Program in Niagara Falls, NY.. AGENCY – USDA – FSA – Montana This agency prioritizes service to tribal members, tribal governments and communities. Promotes the employment of American Indian employees and education about American Indian history, culture and awareness through its Special Emphasis Program. Montana has 56 counties…

Greetings- Here is the draft agenda updated as of May 6, 2019. SAIGE Draft Agenda 5-6

EDITED APRIL 18, 2019 Access Updated Draft Agenda here: DRAFT AGENDA 4-18-19 Don’t forget to make your hotel reservations soon at the Seneca Niagara Resort, as our room block is limited! You must make your reservation no later than MAY 18, 2019 to receive the government per diem rate OF $93. You must be associated with SAIGE to receive this rate. Please make your reservation by calling 716-299-1100 or 1-877-873-6322 and request the group rate for the Society of American Indian Government Employees. (There is no online option available for a group rate.)

Due to some agencies’ requirements, SAIGE is extending its early registration deadline from March 29 to April 12, 2019. Expected date for release of Draft Agenda is March 29. If you have any questions regarding registration, please contact Lori Windle at lwindle@saige.org Thank you and we hope to see you soon!

Nominate a deserving colleague for a SAIGE Outstanding Achievement Award! 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: April 10 for awarding at National Training Program in June.   Go to our website for a fillable PDF application at: https://saige.org/member-resources/scholarships/

Greetings SAIGE members; As you know, SAIGE strives every year to make our National Training Program affordable for you as an attendee, and for your agency. We always negotiate the local government per diem rate for hotel rooms for our event. This year that rate is $93 per room night. We are very pleased to be going to Niagara Falls, NY to this beautiful tribally-owned facility and invite you to join us. The Seneca Niagara Resort and Casino is now accepting reservations for rooms during our Training Program June 10-13, 2019, as well as a day before and day after to help you with your plans. Please make your reservation…

Please download this and circulate this widely through your own contacts. Thank you! 2019 National Training Program Press Release

2019 MILITARY MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARDS Purpose: The SAIGE Meritorious Service Award honors military members, Department of Defense civilian employees and military veterans in government service, who have supported the DoD or their agency’s mission, whose attributes best epitomized the qualities and core values of their respective military service or DoD Component and promoted a positive image of Native Americans in uniform. Date of Event: 13 June 2019 Location: Seneca Niagara Resort and Casino, Niagara Falls, NY Eligibility: Military Members, Civilian Employees and Veterans Performance Period: January 2018 – March 2019 Due Date: 5 April 2019 SAIGE Point of Contact: Mr. Danny Garceau, SAIGE Warrior Society Director, danny.garceau@saige.org Please click here to…