April 2025
2025 Homeownership Fair
Join us for the 19th annual Native American Housing to Homeownership Fair! The fair will feature a range of sessions and resources, including realtors, loan officers, and partner agencies sharing resources and insight on homeownership. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in breakout sessions on topics like financial wellness, working with a realtor, and green cleaning solutions. Plus, we’ll be providing lunch and hosting a raffle, where one lucky participant will win downpayment assistance! Register here.
Find out more »Garden Volunteer Days
Garden volunteering at Wapas Nah Nee Shaku is back! 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. every Saturday and Monday. Please email volunteer @nayapdx.org to if you're interested in being a regular volunteer to go through our volunteer process. New volunteers are welcome to come out once and check it out to see if it's a good fit.
Find out more »Garden Volunteer Days
Garden volunteering at Wapas Nah Nee Shaku is back! 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. every Saturday and Monday. Please email volunteer @nayapdx.org to if you're interested in being a regular volunteer to go through our volunteer process. New volunteers are welcome to come out once and check it out to see if it's a good fit.
Find out more »Native Day of Action – OR
The 2025 Oregon legislative session is underway, and we’re excited to invite you to the Oregon Native Day of Legislative Action, April 29 in Salem, OR! This is a key opportunity to ensure Tribal Sovereignty and Indigenous Rights remain top priorities for our elected officials. Event Details: 📅 Date: April 29, 2025 ⏰ Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. 📍 Location: Salem, Oregon 🎟️ Registration Required: Register Here (Deadline: April 11 at 5 p.m.) Why Attend? Advocate for solutions to issues…
Find out more »College Night
Our in person, drop-in service! Receive assistance with college & job applications, FAFSA filing, homework, scholarship essays, resumes, and cover letters. Check in with College and Career staff to receive ongoing support in education, work endeavors, mentorship, and general problem-solving (sometimes you just need someone to chat with and bounce ideas off of, and we are here for that!) Can’t come to NAYA? College and Career Center staff are available for 1:1 Zoom calls for those unable to come to…
Find out more »Basics of Business/Native Enterprise Course
Gain business acumen in a supportive cohort of fellow Native Entrepreneurs. This nine-week course includes invaluable gatherings where you’ll have the opportunity to learn and grow together with a community of entrepreneurs, building bonds and providing peer support. Supplementing the online curriculum, your NAYA microenterprise coach will provide you with advice, resources and partner support. The Basics of Business course is a great opportunity for entrepreneurs in the pre-biz phase holding a concept or an idea for a business and…
Find out more »May 2025
Chxi San Playgroup
Join other families of children ages 0-5 as we gather to participate in a weekly play activity. A great way for kids and parents to stay connected, this playgroup is rooted in early childhood development and parent-child interaction! Community members who want to attend, please RSVP with Jessica Adams, 971.282.2599 or AdamsJ@nayapdx.org
Find out more »College Night
Our in person, drop-in service! Receive assistance with college & job applications, FAFSA filing, homework, scholarship essays, resumes, and cover letters. Check in with College and Career staff to receive ongoing support in education, work endeavors, mentorship, and general problem-solving (sometimes you just need someone to chat with and bounce ideas off of, and we are here for that!) Can’t come to NAYA? College and Career Center staff are available for 1:1 Zoom calls for those unable to come to…
Find out more »Traditional Tobacco Dinner
Celebrating the Return of Columbia River Tobacco Join us for a special gathering to share traditions, knowledge, and a meal as we celebrate the return of Columbia River tobacco to NAYA. Two years ago, our dedicated garden staff and Community Health Workers nurtured two of these sacred plants in our medicine garden—marking the first step in reclaiming sovereignty over this important relative. This year, we are expanding our efforts to cultivate Columbia River tobacco on a larger scale, ensuring community…
Find out more »Garden Volunteer Days
Garden volunteering at Wapas Nah Nee Shaku is back! 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. every Saturday and Monday. Please email volunteer @nayapdx.org to if you're interested in being a regular volunteer to go through our volunteer process. New volunteers are welcome to come out once and check it out to see if it's a good fit.
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