
October 2019
3on3 Basketball Tournament
NAYA is excited to co-host this 3-on-3 basketball tournament with the City of Portland, Portland Police Bureau, No Hate Zone, Noho's Hawaiian Cafe, Latino Network, and IRCO. Youth from each organization will play alongside with Portland Police Bureau in a 3-on-3 tournament, starting at 1:00 pm. Come out to cheer our teams on and to meet Very Special Guest, Bill Tuiloma of the Portland Timbers.
Find out more »Nesika Illahee Affordable Housing Info
Nesika Illahee, NAYA's newest affordable housing development (up the street from NAYA on NE 42nd & Holman St.), is hosting this a pre-application event at the Siletz office on Monday, October 7th. Join us to start the application process and learn more about living at Nesika Illahee. Bring your questions and don't be afraid to ask them!
Find out more »Chxi San Playgroup
Our October 10, 2019, playgroup will focus on sensory experience through environment. Location is at Zenger Farms by the gazebo. 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…
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 »Culture Night
Moccassin Working Culture Night Need help getting ready for November's Rock Your Moccs event? Tonight's Culture Night will be a work session to help you start, make progress on, or finish your moccasin-making project. Bring what materials you have and even some photos of your tribe's traditional style. 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…
Find out more »Chxi San Playgroup @ Fazio Farms
We are meeting at 10:20 am with opening circle starting promptly at 10:30 am. Our focus is helping your child make lifelong memories. The weather will be rainy so please dress accordingly. 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…
Find out more »WIC at NAYA
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
Find out more »Native American Culture Night
Join us for a night celebrating Native Culture with storytellers, first foods, and traditional activities.
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 »LEAD Kick Off Lunch
2019-2020 Oregon LEAD Kickoff: Lunch with Elders & Alumni We are very excited to announce the 2019-2020 LEAD Cohort Year kickoff date! Each year, the first LEAD gathering is not only for orientation, but is a great opportunity for our new LEAD cohort members to meet and greet our elders and LEAD cohort alumni. This event is free, but we ask that you please RSVP so that we can get a headcount for lunch. This event is intended only for…
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