May 2025
Shape Vancouver’s Future: Comp Plan Workshop
Join us Saturday, May 3rd, 10 - 11:30 a.m. at Vancouver City Hall to learn about the City of Vancouver's Comprehensive Plan Update and why it matters to you and your family. This workshop will provide information and tools to help you be a part of the decision-making process to make your voice heard. The Comprehensive Plan is a document that describes the long-term vision, goals, and policies for a city's built and natural environment. The plan affects what can…
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 »NAYA Elders of Southwest Washington
Native-identifying elders living in Vancouver, Clark County, Cowlitz County, Skamania County, or Wahkiakum County, WA, are invited to join our monthly gatherings. These gatherings are an opportunity to share a meal, discuss current topics in Southwest Washington, and enjoy some fun games of bingo! Save the Dates 📅 When: Every 1st Tuesday ⏰ Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM 📍 Where: Fourth Plain Community Commons 3101 E 4th Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98661 Parking available in any “Commercial” spot, at Umpqua Bank, or behind Dominos. Serviced by C-TRAN…
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 »Culture Night
Culture Night is a time where families and community members can come together to participate in any number of activities: beading, singing, crafting, intertribal drumming and dancing. Culture Nights also offer workshops, often hands-on, where you can learn all kinds of Indigenous teachings. Please join the "NAYA Culture Nights" Facebook Group for updated information or contact Cultural Arts Coordinator, Michaila Taylor - michailat@nayapdx.org. Registration is required: https://linktr.ee/nayacew.
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 »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 »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.
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