The Homeownership Program 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. Questions? See contact below.

Whether you are just starting to think about a business idea, or you’re already running your small business, our services can benefit you. Gain valuable business knowledge in a supportive cohort of fellow Native entrepreneurs. The ten week course includes valuable networking at NAYA Family Center, 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,…

One of the most important things you can do to support a youth’s interest in going to college is to take them on campus visits during their junior and senior years of high school. It demystifies the intimidating idea of “college” and gets them excited about independence and life after high school. It makes a far-off dream seem very real and very attainable. In other words, bringing youth on college tours can change their life. There is limited space on…

Our November 14, 2019, playgroup will focus on cultural enrichment 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…

Whether you are just starting to think about a business idea, or you’re already running your small business, our services can benefit you. Gain valuable business knowledge in a supportive cohort of fellow Native entrepreneurs. The ten week course includes valuable networking at NAYA Family Center, 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,…

One of the most important things you can do to support a youth’s interest in going to college is to take them on campus visits during their junior and senior years of high school. It demystifies the intimidating idea of “college” and gets them excited about independence and life after high school. It makes a far-off dream seem very real and very attainable. In other words, bringing youth on college tours can change their life. There is limited space on…