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 4, 2018 for awarding at National Training Program in June. Please see the SAIGE website for more information and to download the application at: https://saige.org/member-resources/scholarships/

Registration for our 15th Annual National Training Program is now available. Rates are as follows: Early Bird until April 25 – $625 April 26 – May 25 – $700 Onsite no sooner than June 11 – $750 We encourage you to register and make your hotel reservations as soon as possible. Please go to our registration site at: https://www.eiseverywhere.com/saige2018  There you will find details on how to make your hotel reservations, transportation information and much more. We look forward to seeing you in Green Bay!

SAIGE is offering a limited number of scholarships for Native college students to attend the 2018 Training Program,”Sovereignty, Trust and Resilience,” June 11-14, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The scholarships will include conference registration fee, airfare and hotel accommodations. The Youth Program is open to Native Students between the ages of 18 and 25 who demonstrate they are currently enrolled in good standing at an accredited high school, college or university. Students must be interested in gaining a professional degree and in the possibility of pursuing a career with the federal government. SAIGE invites American Indian/Alaska Native students to submit their application form, letter of reference, proof of school enrollment,…

From Warrior Society Director Danny J. Garceau: The 2018 SAIGE Military Meritorious Award Program is now posted in the Special Programs/Warriors Society section of our website. This Awards program is open to all military personnel, DoD civilian and government employees who are veterans. Due date for submissions is 6 April 2018. Awards will be presented at the 2018 SAIGE National Training Program in Green Bay, WI. You can review and download the Nomination form at  https://saige.org/warriors-society/  

Dear SAIGE Members- You have received your official ballot via the SAIGE Listserv from our Chair, Fredericka Joseph. Bios and photos of each candidate can be viewed at www.saige.org under the menu item Board Members/Board Elections. Please take your time to review all the bios prior to voting. Voting will be open from December 10 until midnight Alaska time, December 20, 2017. Thank you in advance for participating in the SAIGE election process. SAIGE Board Election Instructions All Lifetime members, and full and student members in good standing may vote in this election. Your dues must be current as of December 10, 2017, in order for your vote to be…

Boozhoo! Enigokoodewizig (whole family in the ojibwe language), SAIGE,  Our SAIGE family is comprised of many nations and many cultural traditions. Together, we have shared the past 15 years fulfilling the mission of SAIGE.  As part of our community, we are asking for your support as we look forward to a new year.  You are SAIGE, you understand the value of what we do Please join us in helping to ensure that it can continue. Please visit our website at www.saige.org and look for the “Donate to SAIGE” button on the right of the homepage.  You may also send a check to Society of American Indian Government Employees ℅ Treasurer Sue Morris,…

On behalf of the Society of American Indian Government Employees (SAIGE) I would like to personally invite you to the NCEPS Diversity Summit on Dec 1, 2017 in Silver Springs, Maryland. SAIGE is one of the six partners that make up the National Coalition for Equity in Public Service (NCEPS).   Our partners are:  Blacks in Government (BIG), Society of American Indian Government Employees (SAIGE), Federally Asian Pacific American Council (FAPAC), National Image, Inc., Federally Employed Women (FEW), and FedQ. We along with our partners partners are hosting a Free one day Diversity Summit at NOAA in Silver Springs on December 1, 2017. The Diversity Summit will feature an array of Expert and Professional Speakers including: Dr.…

Greetings- SAIGE is offering everyone who renews or joins in the month of October $25 off of their June National Training Program registration next year. SAIGE will be holding its 2018 NTP at the Oneida Radisson Hotel, in Green Bay, WI, June 11-14. Before registration opens, we will send you a code to use when you register so you can receive that discount.  You may contact me directly if you have any questions at vice-chair@saige.org. Thank you for being part of the SAIGE Family.

About the Event: “We are Strong Nations” National Congress of American Indians74th Annual Convention & Marketplace Wisconsin Center 400 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203 October 15-20, 2017 Milwaukee, WI Please note the current registration prices: Member: $500 Non-member: $575 Youth: $175 (up to age 24) To register and pay by check for the 74th Annual Convention & Marketplace, please fill out the Early Bird Registration Form and mail with your form of payment by September 22. For more information, including the draft agenda go to: http://www.ncai.org/events/2017/10/15/74th-annual-convention-marketplace

Carol Jorgensen Scholarship for Environmental Stewardship Applications now being accepted This scholarship provides funds to full time students pursuing an undergraduate degree in an environmental stewardship discipline, including environmental studies, natural resource management, the natural sciences, public administration, public policy, and related disciplines.  Deadline: September 30, 2017. Now accepting applications – click here for application criteria and specifics. 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…