Albuquerque Public Schools

Buyer seeks qualified agencies to support the next phase of development for the Indigenous Lifeways Center (ILC). Services include strategic consultation, culturally appropriate programming, and community engagement activities. The ILC serves as a hub for Indigenous engagement, capacity-building, and seasonal learning through Indigenous foundational knowledge. Buyer aims to strengthen connections between urban Indigenous students and their tribal communities.

• 4/9/2025 - RFP Issued
• 4/19/2025 - Deadline for Questions
• 4/24/2025 - Proposal Due Date

• Must have 5 or more years of experience
• Proven track record providing professional development with Multilingual Learners

• Provide strategic consultation for Indigenous Lifeways Center development
• Create culturally appropriate ILC model and curriculum with scheduled activities
• Deliver community-wide professional capacity-building and culturally responsive trainings
• Engage students, families, school staff and tribal partners
• Develop holistic well-being programs using indigenized models of care
• Create seasonal classroom, land and traditional home-based learning opportunities
• Design seasonal cultural activities and community gatherings
• Facilitate leadership training and mentorship for Indigenous students
• Develop partnerships with tribal communities and resource organizations
• Integrate Indigenous language and culture into experiential learning