“I saw a job posted on the NAYA website, and I thought ‘that’s the exact position that helped me. I would love to help another ECA student that way.’” Merehuka Heta-Lane, Menominee & Ngai Tuhoe Maori, went to high school in New Zealand – sometimes. “I was in and out of school. The credits andView Article >
Tamika Perez, Apache & Cherokee, has been an Early College Academy student for a year and a half, after she was kicked out of her last school after being involved in violence. Tamika’s mother worked hard to give her what she needed as a child despite not graduating from high school. “My dad never hadView Article >
Daniel Pavia-Herrera, Klamath & Shoshone, graduated from the Early College Academy in 2014. Daniel has been involved at NAYA for years, but began facing challenges in his schooling and took some time away. But thanks to our Summer Ascend Credit Recovery Program, Daniel was able to gain credits and catch back up. After his successful summer, he became fully reengagedView Article >
Shawn Guerrero, Lummi, is a warmhearted person who is loved and respected in our community, and who overcame early obstacles to achieve success. At the age of thirteen Shawn became an active member of NAYA’s soccer team. While attending Terra Nova High School in Beaverton, Shawn struggled academically, and culturally. His involvement with NAYA influenced him to enroll in theView Article >
Did you receive a letter asking you to renew your OHP benefits? Every year, Oregon Health Plan (OHP) and Healthy Kids members must update their information to make sure they still qualify for health benefits. When it is time for you to renew your benefits, OHP will send you a letter with instructions on howView Article >
There’s a lot going on at NAYA, from vital new programs and bold, first-ever initiatives, to sustaining the traditions that bring our community together. Our organization is rich with cultural inspiration, from the land where we gather, work and play to the Indigenous lens that guides every program and service we offer. Below is ourView Article >
The NAYA Urban Canoe Family is holding an art contest for community youth! $250 in 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes will go to the best submissions (as judged by our Canoe Family). Design an art piece that will be used throughout our journey! To learn more about the Canoe Journey so your submission is theView Article >
(Update January 24th – This round of the survey is now closed but stay tuned for more information on results!) In 1974, parent and Elder volunteers came together to form the Native American Youth and Family Center. That’s the spirit of the Native community: combining our diverse strengths to create a path forward. As weView Article >
College Horizons is a non-profit that helps facilitate the education for Native American Students. College Horizons is a 6-day program for high school sophomores or juniors to learn about the admissions process. This year College Horizon will be at Bowdoin College (Brunswick, ME) and Standford University (Standford, CA) (Check flier for dates.) 99% of studentsView Article >