ʔu gʷlapu, haʔɫ syaʔyaʔ (Hello, good friend) 2014 is coming to a close, and we want to thank our community for making our 40th year of service one of the most successful in our history. Our people have come together since time immemorial to identify and advance our priorities. No matter the issue we face,View Article >
D’Ana Soto, Mexican / Chihene / Apache, recently began volunteering in the NAYA Learning and Medicine Wheel Garden after coming to NAYA with Judy BlueHorse Skeletons’ PSU Capstone class, Indigenous Gardens & Food Justice. D’Ana’s love and connection with the plant world is evident through her 25 years of farming experience. She’s been an ancient seedView Article >
In case you missed it, here’s the Indigenous Leadership Forum on Cultural Revitalization held at City Club in conjunction with Ecotrust:
ʔu gʷlapu, haʔɫ syaʔyaʔ! (Hello, good friend!) On behalf of the NAYA Family Center Board of Directors, staff and community, I’d like to thank our community partners, sponsors and supporters whose generosity made the 11th Annual NAYA Gala a success. NAYA brought 600 guests together to celebrate Native American Heritage month by Honoring Indigenous Leadership withView Article >
November is National Native American Heritage Month. Governor Kitzhaber, the City of Portland, and jurisdictions nationwide recognize this yearly event as an opportunity to celebrate the heritage of the inhabitants of this land since time immemorial. This event is a potent reminder that our elected officials are responsive to our community and can take actionView Article >
Rey España, Latino and Yaqui, was an honored recipient of the 10th Annual Oregon Native American Chamber of Commerce Gathering with the prestigious “Warrior Award.” The awards recognize Native and non-Native leaders that have made significant contributions to the business and economic development efforts of the Native American community. “In 2004, when NAYA was still onView Article >
2014 is a big year for NAYA, as we celebrate 40 years of service, bringing together community to sustain tradition and revitalize culture. All year long, NAYA employees have been recognized by prestigious local organizations for their contributions to a vibrant Native community. Early in 2014, Executive Director Matthew Morton, Squaxin Island, was voted oneView Article >
by Cary Watters, Tlingit, Community Engagement Manager NAYA’s Community Engagement Department has been busy over this past year. Advocacy work, leadership development, community conversations and volunteer coordination all keep us inspired and honored to serve this amazing community. Below we give you our ranking of the top 10 Community Engagement moments from this past year.View Article >
by Daniel Rowell, Camp Coordinator Summer Camp Rise was held from July 7th through August 1st. We had 79 students attend camp this year. Students ranging from the 2nd – 8th grades participated in the camp. These students showed up each day with a smile and excited to enjoy the wide array of activities weView Article >
This week, NAYA youths Quin Clark, Blackfoot & Cherokee, Logan Chapman, Seneca Cayuga, Lesly Vera, Mexican Indigenous, and Davineekaht White Elk, Ute & Blackfoot, four student representatives from Portland’s Native community traveled to Washington, D.C. to participate in a youth leadership development program. The students had a chance to meet elected leaders, tour historic sites, visitView Article >