November 2024
Basics of Business/Native Enterprise Course Graduation
Whether you are just starting to think about a business idea, or you’re already running your small business, our services can benefit you. Join the growing community of Indigenous entrepreneurs in Portland and let NAYA walk you through the ways to take your business from idea to reality. The conclusion of our eight-week Basics of Business course, this particular session meets in-person at 4636 N.E. 42nd Ave 6 p.m. - 9. Visit NAYA’s Basics of Business webpage to learn more about this opportunity. To register, please…
Find out more »NAYA Closed
NAYA is closed November 28, 2024 and November 29, 2024, in observance of the National Day of Mourning also known as Thanksgiving.
Find out more »Un-Thanksgiving at NAYA
UPDATE: As of 11/24/24, all of our Un-Thanksgiving Events are at full capacity and we will only be able to accommodate those who registered and confirmed through our online form. Thank you to everyone who has supported this event - there will be more opportunities to volunteer in the future. Un-Thanksgiving is a wonderful opportunity to stand in solidarity with the Portland Native community. Join us from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. for a day of volunteering in the NAYA…
Find out more »December 2024
Elders Potluck and Bingo
Calling all Elders and families! The first Sunday of every month will be set aside for an Elders Potluck and Bingo event from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. in the Elders Room at NAYA Family Center.
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Unhoused youth and youth currently in foster care are often overlooked during the holiday season — this year we invite you to take part in the Annual Youth Gift Drive! How does it work? Stop by Posies Bakery & Café, Kenton Antiques, or Coral Story Beauty take one or two tags, and help fulfill the holiday wishes of young individuals in our community. Add these special gifts to your shopping list and kindly return the unwrapped presents to any of…
Find out more »NAYA Closed
NAYA is closed Monday, January 20, 2025 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
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 NAYA Culture Nights Facebook Group for updated information or contact Cultural Arts Coordinator, Michaila Taylor.
Find out more »Community Garden Volunteer Days
Volunteer at the NAYA Community Garden Wapas Nah Née Shaku! Every Monday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., we’ll need helping hands in our community garden, located behind NAYA’s main campus in Northeast Portland. We need help with mulching, weeding, compost making, and removing invasive plants. If you’re interested in volunteering, please contact volunteer@nayapdx.org.
Find out more »Community Garden Volunteer Days
Volunteer at the NAYA Community Garden Wapas Nah Née Shaku! Every Monday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., we’ll need helping hands in our community garden, located behind NAYA’s main campus in Northeast Portland. We need help with mulching, weeding, compost making, and removing invasive plants. If you’re interested in volunteering, please contact volunteer@nayapdx.org.
Find out more »Cully Farmers Market Winter Marketplace
Join The Cully Farmers Market on Thursday, December 12 for their annual Winter Marketplace. There will be a plethora of your favorite CFM vendors and fun community activities. Come get some holiday shopping out of the way by supporting local artisans and businesses.
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