Our January 9, 2020, playgroup will be at Portland’s Playground Gym on N. Lombard Street. 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,…

Financial Wellness Brings Peace of Mind! Saturday, January 11, 2020 9:00 am–5:00 pm The Financial Wellness Class is conducted in a non-judgmental, helpful, and confidential manner. No matter your age, educational background or financial situation the Financial Wellness Class is here to help you realize your goals and calm your financial stress. Bring peace of mind back to your life by learning to: • Understand financial statements • Create a realistic budget to live on • Make adjustments in your…

It's NAYA's first Culture Night of 2020 and it's going to be amazing! Exploring traditionally Indigenous uses of plants and botannicals, we're offering a devil’s club workshop, and making cedar lip balm you'll be able to take home. We're having drumming and dancing practice. ALL levels are welcome. Everyone begins somewhere so jump in and know it's a supportive, cool environment. Finally, staff will facilitate a "bead-this-design-in-yourstyle” beading circle. So come to learn or to watch. Beading is medicine! Everything…

Our January 16 playgroup will be at NAYA. We'll be checking out the Whitaker Ponds in the slough on NAYA's campus. 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…

WIC provides healthy foods, nutrition education and breastfeeding support to children under 5 as well as pregnant and breast feeding persons who are income eligible. As always, walk-ins are welcome. For questions regarding eligibility or appointments, please contact the WIC main line at (503) 988-3503.