First Peoples Native Center
Through the efforts of Native students, faculty, and administrators, the First Peoples
Native Center (FPNC) was created in order to raise awareness of the contributions
and continued presence of Native American and Indigenous peoples of the region. The
FPNC works to serve our diverse Native and Indigenous student populations by preparing
them to become lifelong learners, providing access to support services to increase
retention and successful transition rates, creating traditional and culturally relevant
programming, and guide students to career paths that will enable them to enrich their
lives and the lives of their communities.
Check it out! First Peoples has been interviewed by Mt. SAC's Podcast:
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Creating Student Impact: The First Peoples Native Center Episode 205 |
Crafting an Intentional Land Acknowledgement at Mt. SAC with Primavera Reza-Nakonechney & Alisa Ciulla Episode 206 |
Upcoming Events:
COMING SOON!
Click on the link below if you are interested in staying connected and keeping involved with the First Peoples Native Center community.
Would you like to donate to the First Peoples Native Center? Visit our Foundation website to learn about financial opportunities and donate to our First Peoples Native Center scholarship or donate to our Center.
The Native American Student Support & Success Program (NASSSP) Grant is a state funded grant program under the California Community College Chancellor’s Office.
Meet Our Team
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Graciela Bataz
Graduate Assistant -
Randy DeGroat
Project Expert
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Michelle Whipple
Cultural Bearer -
Brigette Marlo
Indigenous Land Steward -
Tukwot Hamalu Momt Naka Gollette
Indigenous Land Steward
Faculty Supporters
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Dr. Frances Borella
Professor - Anthropology -
Nicholas Navarro
Professor - English as a Second Language (ESL) -
Dr. Raul Chavez
Professor - History
Our Professors
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Fransisco Sanchez-Vazquez
Professor - Biology
M-Th 8:30A.M. - 5:00P.M., Fri 8:30 A.M. - 4:30P.M.
Building 16E
(909) 274-4378
fpnc@mtsac.edu
www.mtsac.edu/fpnc