January 2020
Homeownership Orientation
NAYA invites all members of Portland’s Native American community to our Homeownership Program Orientation. Would you like to know more about our Homeownership Services, including homebuyer education, homeownership coaching, program resources, and referrals? If so, this session is the first step in finding out how we can support you on your path to homeownership. This class is free and open to all.
Find out more »MLK Day of Service (NAYA Closed)
Our offices are closed for Martin Luther King Jr Day of Service.
Find out more »Legislative Advocacy Training
NAYA’s Advocacy Team will host community trainings through February to prepare community members for our Legislative Day of Action on February 12, 2020. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the legislative process, and how to be an advocate for yourself and your community. Interested participants can join us on Thursday, January 16 at 6:00 pm, or Wednesday, January 22 at 1:00 pm, or February 4, 2020. Meal provided! Please RSVP with Miranda Mishan at mirandam@nayapdx.org, or 503-288-8177,…
Find out more »Chxi San Playgroup
Our January 23 Chxi San playgroup is a special trip to the Portland Children's Museum! 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,…
Find out more »Homebuyer Education Workshop
The Pathways Home: Homebuyer Education class takes you through the steps to reach mortgage-readiness and each step of the home buying process. This interactive class uses current, culturally specific information and exercises from Pathways Home: A Native Homeownership Guide (developed by the National American Indian Housing Council, NeighborWorks America and Oweesta). Pathways Home is a FREE 8-hour class–NAYA provides all materials and lunch. Information is presented by NAYA Family Center Homeownership Program staff and guest presenters from the lending and…
Find out more »PYEC Presents: Preparing for the 2020 Legislative Session
Join us for dinner and a lively discussion at the January PYEC meeting. PYEC Presents: 2020 Legislative Session Join us for dinner at the Portland Youth and Elders Council monthly meeting on Monday, January 27, 2019. Guest speakers include Oregon House Majority Leader Representative Barbara Smith Warner, House District 45, State Representative Diego Hernandez, House District 47, NAYA Community Policy Coordinator Miranda Mishan, and Community Advocacy Manager William Miller. This is a great opportunity to meet state representatives and…
Find out more »Culture Night
Join us at Culture Night for fun activities and discussions! 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…
Find out more »Chxi San Playgroup
Please note that this week's playgroup will be on Friday, not Thursday, and at a slightly different time than usual. Our January 31 Chxi San Playgroup will be at Charles Jordan Community Center in North Portland. 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.…
Find out more »February 2020
Youth Basketball Games
Our youth basketball teams put in so much hard work throughout the season. Come cheer them on! This weekend's schedule below: SATURDAY, FEB 1 10:00 am 8th grade boys @Beaumont MS 4043 NE Fremont St, Portland, OR 97212 11:10 am 3rd/4th grade co-ed @Charles Jordan Community Center 9009 N Foss Ave, Portland, OR 97217 12:35 pm 6th grade boys @Hosford MS 2303 SE 28th Pl, Portland, OR 97214 12:35pm 8th grade girls @Sellwood 8300 SE 15th Ave, Portland, OR 97202…
Find out more »Legislative Advocacy Training
LAST OPPORTUNITY TO ATTEND THIS TRAINING. NAYA’s Advocacy Team will prepare community members for our Legislative Day of Action on February 12, 2020. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the legislative process, and how to be an advocate for yourself and your community. Training is for those who want to stay informed of statewide policies that will impact the Native community, so all are welcome. Attendance at this training is required for those wishing to attend NAYA's…
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