

Tribal Nations
Soaring to New Heights
June 20 - 22, 2023
SAIGE 20th National Training Program
Welcome to Day 2
Grounded in Tradition, Resilient in Spirit
General Track
9-3:30 pm MDT
September 15
9:00-9:30
Opening Remarks
Welcome Duane Matt, SAIGE
Technical Overview Williamson Creative Agency LLC
Introduction of SAIGE Board of Directors Fredericka Joseph, SAIGE Chair
Youth Program Overview JoAnn Brant, SAIGE Youth Director
9:30-10:30
Keynote: Update on the Department of the Interior's Policy Agenda for Indian Country
Bryan Newland, Assistant Secretary of Indian Affairs
Jonodev Chaudhuri, Ambassador, Muscogee (Creek) Nation
10:30-10:45 Break
10:45-11:30
Importance of Tribal Sovereignty in Energy Development
Cultural/Natural Resources
Winter Jojola-Talburt, DOI Office of Indian Energy and Economic Development
11:30-12:30: Lunch
12:30-1:15
Two Spirit-Returning to the Ancestral Roots
EEO/Diversity and Inclusion
Sade’ Heart of the Hawk Ali, Tribal Lead, Zero Suicide Institute
1:15-1:30: Break
1:30-2:15
Career Pathfinder
Professional Development
Nancy Berryhill, Senior Advisor to the Commissioner, Social Security Administration
Renee Ferguson, Assist. Regional Commissioner, Dallas Region, Social Security Administration
2:15 -2:30: Break
2:30-3:15
Updates in Tribal Consultation
Indian Law/Indian Country
Stephen Pevar, American Civil Liberties Union
3:15-3:30
Wrap up/announcements
6:00-8:00
Military Awards Night, Musical Entertainment
Youth Track
12-4pm MDT
12-1pm Round Table Discussion with Exhibitors
Career Fair 1-4pm MDT
1-2pm Introductions
Each Exhibitor shares a brief overview of their agency or organization.
2-3:30pm Breakout Rooms
Each Exhibitor has their own Breakout Room where representatives are eagerly awaiting!
Attendees can move between Breakout Rooms at will. This is a special opportunity to speak one-on-one with potential employers. Youth Track attendees can be prepared by thinking of questions to ask exhibitors in the Booth, and Exhibitors will have information prepared to share with you too.
3:30pm Youth Track Closing Words
4:00pm End of Youth Track