Our youth basketball teams put in so much hard work throughout the season. Come cheer them on! 9:00am 3rd/4th co-ed at Atkinson school 10:00am 8th grade girls at Sellwood School 11:10am 8th grade boys at Beaumont School 12:35pm 7th grade boys at Faubion School 3:00pm 6th grade boys at Harvey Scott School 3:00pm 6th grade girls at Jason Lee School & 4:00pm 6th grade girls at Jason Lee School

Class focus: Lessons of Mother Nature & Praise in Traditional Parenting NAYA is delighted to offer the Positive Indian Parenting class once again. This class series adheres to the widely-acclaimed curriculum developed by the National Indian Child Welfare Association. With focus on Native culture, parenting traditions, and perspectives, this class is open to all parents, grandparents, and caregivers of Native American children. This course will teach the strengths of historic Indian child-rearing practices and how Native families blend traditional values with…

March Culture Nights are all about beading and drumming! Culture Night is a time for families and community members to come together, share a meal and to learn traditions and crafts. Culture Nights feature guest speakers, arts instructors and volunteers who guide community members to explore the many traditions of our diverse cultures. Families will have the opportunity to learn together and connect with friends. Dinner is served at 5:30 p.m. Most materials will be provided for beginner projects. Youth must…

Our March 5 playgroup is at NAYA! Chxi San is a Chinook Wawa word meaning “new day.” Chxi San is a community-oriented playgroup for parents and their children, pre-birth through age five, that creates a nurturing circle of care through culturally focused, child-centered, and developmentally appropriate play in a structured environment. We welcome and encourage community, elders and kin to join parents and their children in the playgroup. We also provide healthy, nutritious and culturally appropriate snacks during playgroup. The…

Class focus: Choices in Parenting & Closing Celebration NAYA is delighted to offer the Positive Indian Parenting class once again. This class series adheres to the widely-acclaimed curriculum developed by the National Indian Child Welfare Association. With focus on Native culture, parenting traditions, and perspectives, this class is open to all parents, grandparents, and caregivers of Native American children. This course will teach the strengths of historic Indian child-rearing practices and how Native families blend traditional values with contemporary skills. Storytelling,…

Our youth basketball teams put in so much hard work throughout the season. Come cheer them on at their final games of the season! Check back for times and locations.

Our March 12 playgroup is at Zenger Farm! Yippie! Chxi San is a Chinook Wawa word meaning “new day.” Chxi San is a community-oriented playgroup for parents and their children, pre-birth through age five, that creates a nurturing circle of care through culturally focused, child-centered, and developmentally appropriate play in a structured environment. We welcome and encourage community, elders and kin to join parents and their children in the playgroup. We also provide healthy, nutritious and culturally appropriate snacks during…

The Native American Youth and Family Center is excited to invite you to Portland’s 14th Annual NAYA Housing to Homeownership Fair to be held on Saturday, March 14, 2020, from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm at NAYA . The NAYA Housing to Homeownership Fair offers valuable information and resources with free food, educational workshops, vendor booths, and networking opportunities. There will also be a raffle for prizes and also down payment assistance and mortgage/rental assistance. Since the first Homeownership Fair in 2006, NAYA has awarded over…