Indian Education Department
Who We Are
The BPS Indian Education Department engages, supports, and advocates on behalf of the Native American students, families, communities of — the Pueblos and Tribes represented within — the District of Bernalillo Public Schools. We do so by providing robust educational experiences that acknowledge, connect with, honor and uplift the diverse, unique values — community, cultural, linguistic — of Native American students.
Upcoming Events
>> July 2024 <<
Wed 7/24
Board of Education Meeting
Regular Session
BPS District Boardroom
560 S. Camino del Pueblo, Bernalillo, NM
5:30pm
Friday 7/26
Feast of St. Anne
Santa Ana Pueblo
>> August 2024 <<
Fri 8/2
Feast Day (St. Persingula)
Jemez Pueblo
Sun 8/4
Feast Day (St. Dominic)
Kewa Pueblo
Mon 8/12
Native Parent Committee, Regular Session
BPS District Boardroom
560 S. Camino del Pueblo, Bernalillo, NM
6:00pm
Online Resources
Students
Scholarships / Financial Aid
Indian Resources Development (NMSU)
American Indian Scholarships (UNM)
Catching the Dream Scholarship
American Indian College Fund | Scholarships
Winds of Change Blog | Career advice
AISES | American Indian Science and Engineering Society
Southwest Native American Foundation Scholarship
NIEA | Scholarship Opportunities
Parents/Guardians
American Indian College Fund
This FREE three week virtual webinar from the American Indian College Fund's First Year Experience(FYE) Program will cover multiple topics to help you prepare for starting your higher education journey.
This webinar will be held from July 15th, 2024 to August 2nd, 2024.
Pre-College Summit
Contact Us
Francis Vigil
Indian Education Director
Contact me for:
Educational programs targeting tribal students
Cultural competency training & resources
Student needs assessment
Indigenous curriculum for tribal students
Indigenous research, evaluation measures for tribal students
Technical assistance for tribal departments
Financial reporting
School district consultations
MOUs and MOAs with Pueblo governments
Federal Indian Policies & Procedures
Accountability for the Indian Education Act
Tribal Education Status Report
Indian Education Committee
Parent Advisory Committee
Federal grants: applications, annual reports
Jared Lesansee
Indian Education Coordinator
Contact me for:
Student engagement opportunities
Student recognition efforts
Student voice/youth councils
Student communication strategies
Student advisement strategies
Increasing student participation in clubs, activities, athletics
Summer enrichment opportunities
Student letters of recommendation
Scholarship application support
Competitive college admissions
The Daily Mile program (elementary schools)
Marathon Kids program (elementary schools)
Community Fun Run/Walk
Promoting community events