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.
Upcoming Events:
- California Native American Day: FPNC Fall Welcome
September 26th, 2024 at 11am in Equity Center (Bulding 16E) Room 1171
Click on the link below if you are interested in getting involved with the First Peoples Native Center community.
Would you like to support the First Peoples Native Center? Visit our Foundation page to learn about opportunities to support.
The Native American Student Support & Success Program (NASSSP) is a state funded grant program under the California Community College Chancellor’s Office.
Meet Our Team
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Primavera Reza-Nakonechny, M.S.
Director
she/ella/her -
Thomas Cortez
Counselor -
Graciela Bataz
Graduate Assistant
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Michelle Whipple
Cultural Bearer
Faculty Supporters
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Dr. Frances Borella
Professor - Anthropology -
Nicholas Navarro
Faculty - Non Credit -
Raul Chavez
Professor - History
8:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Building 16E
(909) 274-4378
fpnc@mtsac.edu
www.mtsac.edu/fpnc