Indian Education Department

BPS Indian Education Department

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Who We Are

The BPS Indian Education Department engages and supports the Native American students, families, communities of the Pueblos and Tribes represented within the District of Bernalillo Public Schools. We do so by advocating for educational experiences that acknowledge, connect with, honor and uplift the diverse, unique values community, cultural, linguistic of Native American students.

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Native American Healthcare Career Expo

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2025-2026 SY Budget Survey

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NAEPAC 2025 Meetings

Monthly Calendar

IED List-Serve Form

Tribal Data Intake Form

Contact Us

Francis Vigil

Indian Education Director

fvigil@bernalillops.org

Contact me for:

  • Student needs assessment & systemic framework

  • Native American Educator and Parent Committee

  • Tribal Leadership Summits

  • School district-tribal consultations

  • MOUs/MOAs with Pueblo governments

  • Technical assistance for tribal departments & native language programs

  • Cultural competency training & resources for faculty & administrators

  • Indigenous curriculum, research, evaluation methods for tribal students

  • Federal & state grants: annual reporting

  • Federal Indian Policies & Procedures

  • Accountability for the Indian Education Act

  • Financial reporting and accountability

Jared Lesansee

Indian Education Coordinator

jlesansee@bernalillops.org

Contact me for:

  • Federal & state grants: annual applications

  • Educational programs targeting tribal students

  • Student engagement opportunities

  • Student letters of recommendation

  • Native American scholarships and financial aid

  • Student recognition efforts

  • Student communication strategies

  • Increasing student participation in clubs, activities, athletics

  • Summer enrichment opportunities

  • The Daily Mile/Marathon Kids programs (elementary schools)

  • Community Fun Run/Walk

  • Department webpage updates