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Military Meritorious Achievement Awardees Announced
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 Airmen Connor Crawn, (Mohawk and Anishinaabe), US Air Force, 51st Fighter Wing Staff Sergeant Sharon Quneenie (Asa’carsarmiut and Yupik), Alaska Air National Guard, 176th Wing Staff Sergeant Desirea Yazzie, (Navajo), US Air Force, 82nd Training Wing Technical Sergeant Darrell Charlee, (Navajo), US Air Force, Air Force Inspection Agency Technical Sergeant Anastacia Rodriguez, (Ramah Navajo and Acoma), US Air Force, 6th Air Refueling Wing Second Lieutenant Richard Landeaux, (Lakota), South Dakota Army National Guard, 196th…
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Consulting with Tribal Nations Course
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…
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Justification to attend SAIGE National Training Program
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…
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SAIGE Student Program Opens Application submissions
A popular aspect of the SAIGE National Training program is the SAIGE Student Program that provides college students insight into federal, tribal and state government careers. This program is offered for FREE. SAIGE provides scholarships for selected applicants that covers travel, lodging and food during the SAIGE National Training Program. Our Student Director, JoAnn Brant, is excited to announce that applications are now being accepted for the Student track, happening June 2 – 6, 2024, in Spokane, WA. If you have any questions you may contact her at brant.joann@epa.gov. Now accepting applications for our college Student Program for the SAIGE National Training Program, Affirming Native Voices: Visibility-Leadership-Service, in Spokane, WA.Apply…
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Now accepting applications for SAIGE 2024 Student Program
PRESS RELEASE: 2024 Society of American Indian Government Employees (SAIGE) Student Program Scholarship ApplicationSAIGE announces scholarships for American Indian and Alaska Native students to attend the 2024 SAIGE National Training Program, due Monday April 1, 2024. January 22, 2024 The Society of American Indian Government Employees (SAIGE) is a national 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that serves the needs of American Indian and Alaska Native employees of federal, tribal, state and local governments. Each year, SAIGE sponsors a National Training Program to promote the recruitment, retention, development, and advancement of American Indian and Alaska Native government employees. SAIGE offers scholarships to attend our annual National Training Program to American Indian and Alaska…
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SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED!
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…
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Applications for SAIGE Youth Program now available
SAIGE Youth Leaders are very excited to invite you to fill out an application to join us, June 19-22, 2023, for our acclaimed Youth Program in Tulsa, OK. The Youth program will introduce you to other young native people (18-25) from different tribal communities while offering an enlightening and uplifting training opportunity focused on federal, tribal and state government careers. If accepted, all travel and food will be at no cost to you. Hotel accommodations will be provided, with two persons per room. For more information and to apply, scan the QR code on the flyer and it will take you to the application. Thank you and we look forward…
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Press release: 2023 SAIGE National Training Program
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, D.C.March 3, 2023Contacts: SAIGE Chair, Fredericka Joseph, chair@saige.orgSAIGE Training Co-Chairs: Sue Morris at treasurer@saige.org and/or Jay Spaan at jay.spaan@saige.org SAIGE 20th National Training ProgramThe Society of American Indian Government Employees (SAIGE) will hold its 20th National Training Program June 20th – 22nd, 2023, at the River Spirit Resort in Tulsa, Oklahoma. This venue is owned and operated by the Muscogee (Creek) Nation and rooms are priced at government perdiem rates for Tulsa. This year’s theme is: “Tribal Nations Soaring to New Heights”. For the first time in history, there is a strong representation of American Indians and Alaska Natives at the highest levels of government, leading…
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2022 Carol Jorgensen Scholarship Recipient
SAIGE is pleased to announce the recipient of the Carol Jorgensen Scholarship for Environmental Stewardship for 2022. Mr. Peter Thais, who is studying Biological Engineering at Cornell University was chosen in December, 2022, to receive the monetary scholarship to support his studies. He intends to focus on the use of traditional ecological knowledge in the field of engineering to utilize solutions to modern day problems in the realm of environmental sustainability and climate change mitigation. Peter is part of the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe and active in his Indigenous community at home and within Cornell University.Congratulations Peter!
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Jorgensen Scholarship Announcement!
SAIGE is pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications for our 2022 Carol Jorgensen Scholarship. $1000 will be given to one undergraduate native student studying the environmental sciences – or related – disciplines. Please see the attached announcement for details and spread the word to students and schools you may know. Thank you! NOTE: The deadline has been extended until Nov. 30, 2022. Please distribute to your own networks and help a deserving student further their education. Click here to download the application notice.
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Spring 2022 Talking Leaf available now!
The SAIGE Spring Newsletter, the Talking Leaf, is now available for downloading. You can access it through this LINK or links on the Homepage. We hope you enjoy reading about our members’ activities and the upcoming National Training Program in June.
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Talking Leaf now publishing Three times per year
Greetings SAIGE – As we start a new year we have decided to publish our newsletter, the Talking Leaf three times a year. You will see Winter, Spring and Fall editions. This will help to keep you more updated on SAIGE activities and give you an opportunity to share your stories with SAIGE too. If you have an idea for a story, please submit it to our Talking Leaf Editor, Georgia Madrid, at newsletter@saige.org. The Winter 2022 Talking Leaf is now available for downloading. SAIGEwinter2022newsletter
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Cancellation of 2020 Training Program
Out of an abundance of caution, SAIGE is cancelling its 2020 National Training Program. Please see the announcement letter below from our Chair, Fredericka Joseph. Click on image for full size letter:
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Pevar Book Sales to Benefit SAIGE
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…
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SAIGE Achievement Awards Return!
SAIGE is happy to announce that it is reinstating the Annual SAIGE Achievement Awards for this year, that have been dormant since 2020. 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 8, 2024 for awarding at the National Training Program in June. (Travel expenses are not included) Open this link: HERE for…
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Announcing the 2024 SAIGE National Training Program
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, D.C.January 23, 2024Contacts: SAIGE Chair, Fredericka Joseph, chair@saige.orgSAIGE Training Program Co-Chairs: Edward Blauvelt at Edward.blauvelt@us.af.mil; Nieva Brock, nieva.brock@saige.org; Luke Jones luke.jones@saige.org SAIGE 21st National Training Program The Society of American Indian Government Employees (SAIGE) will hold its 21st National Training Program June 3rd – 6thth, 2024, at the Northern Quest Resort in Spokane, Washington. This venue is owned and operated by the Kalispel Tribe of Indians and all rooms are priced at government per diem rates for Spokane. This year’s theme is: “Affirming Native Voices: Visibility-Leadership-Service”. Our training provides forums on the most current issues facing American Indians and Alaska Native employees, tribes, and people we…
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Congratulations Scholarship Recipients!
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…
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