November 2019
PYEC Presents: Help Make the Invisible Visible – Census 2020
Join us for dinner and a lively discussion at the November PYEC meeting. Identifying as Native American on the 2020 Census will help ensure that our community receives quality culturally specific services and programs. Historically, there has been chronic undercount of the Native American community in census data. When you fill out the Census, you’re making a statement about what resources our Native American community needs going forward. This forum will answer questions such as Tribal roots (whether you are…
Find out more »Culture Night: Intro to formline & button blankets
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 at 5:30 p.m. Most materials will be provided for beginner projects. Youth must…
Find out more »Chxi San Playgroup
Our November 21, 2019, playgroup will be at Tryon Creek State Natural Area. 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…
Find out more »Microenterprise Small Business Class
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,…
Find out more »Thanksgiving (NAYA Closed)
We will be closed for Thanksgiving.
Find out more »NAYA Offices Closed
Our offices will be closed Friday, Nov 29, 2019.
Find out more »December 2019
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 at 5:30 p.m. Most materials will be provided for beginner projects. Youth must…
Find out more »Chxi San Playgroup
Our December 5, 2019, playgroup is at Smartypants on N. Montana! 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…
Find out more »Microenterprise Small Business Class
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,…
Find out more »Campus Visit-PCC
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…
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