NAYA’s Day One Fund Brings a New Dawn for Native Families

When a Native grandmother lost her daughter to police violence in Nevada in 2021, her world shattered. After taking leave from her job at Intel to fight for justice, she found herself broke and homeless with her son and grandson, living in their car.   “I emailed everybody, I think, everybody that worked here for theView Article >


Announcing our New Chief Advancement Officer

NAYA is ecstatic to share the news that Paul Lumley, Yakama, has chosen to return to NAYA in an exciting new role as Chief Advancement Officer (CAO). Paul has a proven leadership track record and has played a critical role in growing and strengthening NAYA’s programs. Please join us in welcoming his return! “NAYA andView Article >


A New Chapter Begins: Celebrating the Grand Reopening of Tistilal Village

Yesterday marked an historic milestone for NAYA and the Native American community in Portland as we officially celebrated the grand opening of the newly redeveloped Tistilal Village. After years of planning, construction, and community collaboration, we gathered to cut the ribbon on 58 beautiful new affordable housing units that represent so much more than justView Article >


Clients Speak Out: No Cuts to Native Prosperity!

The Urgent Call to Protect Small Business Support  As Portland’s small business community faces a critical moment, entrepreneurs across the city are raising their voices to protect vital resources that have been a lifeline for many. The proposed elimination of $13.1 million in general fund dollars from Prosper Portland threatens to dismantle years of intentionalView Article >


No Cuts to Native Prosperity

Portland’s economic recovery is finally gaining momentum. Yet at this critical juncture, Portland’s small business ecosystem faces a serious threat.  The Urgent Moment  Two City Council members, Councilors Mitch Green and Jamie Dunphy, have proposed budget cuts that would slash millions from Prosper Portland’s core functions. Their proposal would cut all of the $13.1 millionView Article >


Native Foster Youth Rewrite Their Stories

Native foster youth in the Portland metro area can find stability, cultural practice, and community connection at NAYA. As we commemorate National Foster Care Awareness Month, we spotlight NAYA’s Foster Care Support program and the remarkable achievements of foster youth finding their way with cultural connection as their compass. For Indigenous youth aging out* ofView Article >


Celebrating More than 50 Years of NAYA

We are proud to release our special 50th Anniversary Report to all of our community members and supporters. For more than 50 years, the Native American Youth and Family Center (NAYA) has remained steadfast in its mission to uplift Native youth, families, and communities. What began as a grassroots effort in 1974 has grown intoView Article >


Response to news articles regarding evictions at NAYA’s affordable housing

Recent news regarding eviction notices at NAYA’s affordable housing properties has raised questions from community members. We share the following facts in hopes of clarifying the situation. The difference between non-payment notices and actual evictions is important. Several residents in NAYA housing have recently received non-payment notices, but most of these notices are resolved withoutView Article >


Celebrating Native Women Educating and Inspiring Generations

March marks the celebration of Women’s History Month, and in 2025, the theme “Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations” honors the women who have shaped, and continue to shape, our futures through education, mentorship, and leadership. This theme resonates deeply within the Native community, especially here at NAYA, where we witness firsthand theView Article >