(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 >
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 >