“This is a chance to revitalize community and culture, foster cultural competence, and create lasting positive change.”
— Kayla Begay (Diné), NISN Fellow and Founder of the DEAP
Indigenous Genius
by Design
Cohesive, comprehensive, and standards-driven curriculum that centers Indigenous identity, holistic wellness, and academic preparation.
Native Literature
Design Program
Based on years of original curriculum design by and about Indigenous peoples, grounded in anti-bias/anti-racist learning, and guided by the Common Core State Standards.
The Indigenous
Science Initiative
An Initiative of the NACA Inspired Schools Network and LANL Foundation. Science curriculum that centers Indigenous perspective and community values.
The NACA Inspired Schools Network (NISN) is a community of Indigenous schools and partners located throughout the nation. Since 2015, NISN commits to creating long-lasting impact through community design rooted in Indigenous genius. Culturally relevant education, continuous reflection, and improvement guide our work. The Network is comprised of a growing number of schools and partners collectively transforming communities with a three-year Fellowship opportunity, facilities and operations development for schools, a resource hub for curriculum development, youth empowerment and Indigenous Educators Corps programs. The NISN movement inspires Indigenous excellence.
