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…

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…

Pregnant or breast feeding? Have a child under 5? Need food, breastfeeding, or nutritional informational support? Want to access these services in an environment that is culturally relevant and respects and honors you and your family? Come see us every third Thursday for WIC Clinic at NAYA from 1:00-5:30 pm. Walk ins are welcome. For questions regarding eligibility or to schedule an appointment, call the main WIC line and ask to be seen at the NAYA site. (503) 988-3503

Thank you to the community for selling out this event for yet another year! An Enduring Home Join us at Custom Blocks for the 16th Annual NAYA Gala and Auction in celebration of Native American Heritage Month! Enjoy great conversation and community, along with a specially prepared Native-inspired meal, and the excitement of our signature Live and Silent Auctions! The Annual NAYA Gala & Auction raises awareness and much-needed funding for the life changing services NAYA provides, impacting more than 10,000…