About the NAPC
Native American Parents Committees:
The Austin Independent School District's (AISD)
In 2006 the American Indian Education Program
The NAPCs are composed of the
When AISD became aware of the original Austin NAPCs
This event was intended to enhance
The lst Annual Austin Powwow and
Shortly afterwards,
AISD'S AIEP was born with
These grant moneys are received by
It is the responsibility of the
Any American Indian and Alaskan Native Student,
SUCCESSFUL ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF NAPC
*CONTINUED EDUCATION FUND:
Each year, NAPC/GREAT PROMISE receives moneys
These moneys are intended to promote
All AIEP Juniors and Seniors
Eligible applicants need only to submit the
*AUSTIN CULTURE CIRCLE:
While this group started as
We enjoy learning arts, crafts
*CULTURAL EDUCATION:
The NAPCs have isolated a certain amount of grant moneys
This endeavor is intended to promote
It is the hope of the NAPC that,
*ANNUAL AWARDS CEREMONY:
At this celebration the NAPCs acknowledges the
Aside from the recognition awarded to
Aside from the above mentioned,
The NAPCs strive to promote both culture
Regards,
Email: AIEP/NAPC
Native American Parents Committee (NAPC)
was established in the fall of 1991.
expanded to become the Central Texas First Nation’s
Education Consortium (CTFNEC) and there are now
four NAPCs as follows: Austin, Bastrop, Pflugerville-
Round Rock, and Leander-Liberty Hill.
parents and/or legal guardians of
students enrolled in the
American Indian Education Project (AIEP),
two student representatives
(enrolled in both AISD and AIEP
at the secondary level),
a teacher representative
(currently employed by AISD)
and a community liaison officer
(a member of the American Indian
Community in the Austin Area).
existence, they approached our group with the
request to organize a powwow.
the education of students in the Austin Area
to some of the traditions of American Indian Cultures.
American Indian Heritage Festival
was successful beyond anticipation
and continues to grow each year.
The Austin NAPC applied to Washington D. C.
for a Title IX grant to benefit
the education of those students enrolled
in the AISD with American Indian Ancestry.
the NAPC'S application for
(and approval of) federal grant moneys.
The AISD each year and expended,
as determined by NAPCs,
to benefit the education of
American Indian and Alaskan Native Students
enrolled in The CTFNEC School Districts.
Native American Parents Committees to
ensure that these funds are disbursed as intended
and it is the intention of NAPCs to provide
academic and cultural education to our
American Indian and Alaskan Native
Students with these moneys.
enrolled in one of the active CTFNEC Districts,
that can provide information on a
parent (or grandparent) that is registered with any
Tribe recognized by the Federal or a State
Government is eligible to enroll as a member of AIEP.
from very generous individuals in the private sector.
advanced education beyond graduation from High School.
are eligible for one of these scholarships.
application along with their transcripts.
a dance class sponsored
by The Austin NAPC to provide basic dance
instruction to our female students,
it evolved from a group
that produced a
Champion Fancy Shawl Dancer
and promotes the
education of various
American Indian Traditions
to all who care to attend.
and the different traditions of
various tribes throughout the
United States as well as dance.
in the past to bring guest speakers and elders
from various tribes to educate our
students in American Indian Traditions.
cultural education in AIEP.
through attendance to these presentations,
our students will gain knowledge of,
not only their tribe,
but of the acceptable traditions of all tribes.
accomplishments of all students in attendance
(regardless of educational district).
all those students in attendance,
NAPC also attempts to recognize
those students benefiting from the
Continued Education Fund at this event.
the NAPC endeavors to cooperate with the
CTFNEC School Districts in acceptable ways
to educate our students (and the public)
in the traditions of American Indian and
Alaskan Native peoples.
and education, continuance and excellence in education!
NAPC Chairpersons and
AIEP Coordinator; Wilda Won
The Great Promise for American Indians, Inc.
Red Voices in the Schools
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Would like to thank Austin ISD, Bastrop ISD, Leander ISD, Liberty Hill ISD, Pflugerville ISD and Round Rock ISD School Board Trustees, Faculty and Staff for their support of the American Indian Education Project and tremendous support of the Annual Austin Powwow and American Indian Heritage Festival.
Without their help, |
American Indian Education Program
Helping Native American and
The American Indian Education Program is
Students who are members of a
Students are encouraged to excel in
Fall and Spring students participate in
The Native American Parents Committee
The four NAPCs meet at various times and months
Currently scheduled meetings are posted on the AIEP
Students are encouraged to come
Heritage activities are demonstrated at
Past activities have included a
Each year AIEP students are invited to participate
Interested parents may come by
Central Texas First Nations
The Central Texas
Current members include:
We welcome other districts
Please contact The AIEP Office |
