NAYA is adding another affordable housing development to its portfolio. Hayu Tilixam, Chinook for “Many Nations”, is located in the Cully Neighborhood. It will provide 50 units of permanent affordable housing for Portlanders and culturally‐specific support services for Indigenous households. YOU are invited to participate in a community discussion about this project Wednesday, July 22View Article >
Portland’s Native American Youth and Family Center (NAYA) announced during a virtual press conference Tuesday, July 7, 2020, that it has been designated an EnVision Center by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development. Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler joined representatives from HUD and HomeForward Executive Director Michael Buonocore in making the announcement. EnVision CentersView Article >
On a 32-acre working farm on Sauvie Island, Jennifer Rose Marie Serna has created a business inspired by the teachings of her grandmother and in line with strong principles of ecological responsibility. Her company, Wapato Island Farm, offers farm-grown and ethically wild-crafted herbal and mushroom medicines. We also provide traditional plant medicine making education and skillView Article >
May 26, 2020 Dear Community, We send you good thoughts and prayers of support from the staff of NAYA. Looking at the headlines, it’s understandable how you could be confused about the status of reopening in Portland, and how that impacts NAYA’s programs and services. So we wanted to share this update with you. TheView Article >
Join us for an amazingly fun evening full of performances from community members of all ages and kinds of talent. NAYAs Got Talent Showcase is one of our favorite events of the year. The applause, the laughs, the songs and dance, it all makes for a really good time. AND dinner is provided! [All areView Article >
NAYAs Got Talent Showcase is one of our favorite events of the year. It is so much fun! Anyone in the community can participate. We only ask that performers attend at least one practice. Practices are: Tuesday, Feb 18 from 4:00 pm-6:30 pm. Thursday, Feb 20 from 4:00 pm-6:30 pm. Don’t be shy! Plus, we’llView Article >
NAYAs Got Talent Showcase is one of our favorite events of the year. It is so much fun! Anyone in the community can participate. We only ask that performers attend at least one practice. Practices are: Tuesday, Feb 18 from 4:00 pm-6:30 pm. Thursday, Feb 20 from 4:00 pm-6:30 pm. Don’t be shy! Plus, we’llView Article >
Thank you to the community for selling out this event for yet another year! An Enduring Home Join us at Custom Blocks for the 16th Annual NAYA Gala and Auction in celebration of Native American Heritage Month! Enjoy great conversation and community, along with a specially prepared Native-inspired meal, and the excitement of our signature LiveView Article >