January 2025
NAYA Closed
NAYA is closed in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Find out more »College Night
Our in person, drop-in service! Receive assistance with college & job applications, FAFSA filing, homework, scholarship essays, resumes, and cover letters. Check in with College and Career staff to receive ongoing support in education, work endeavors, mentorship, and general problem-solving (sometimes you just need someone to chat with and bounce ideas off of, and we are here for that!) Can’t come to NAYA? College and Career Center staff are available for 1:1 Zoom calls for those unable to come to…
Find out more »College Night
Our in person, drop-in service! Receive assistance with college & job applications, FAFSA filing, homework, scholarship essays, resumes, and cover letters. Check in with College and Career staff to receive ongoing support in education, work endeavors, mentorship, and general problem-solving (sometimes you just need someone to chat with and bounce ideas off of, and we are here for that!) Can’t come to NAYA? College and Career Center staff are available for 1:1 Zoom calls for those unable to come to…
Find out more »Community Garden Volunteer Days
Volunteer at the NAYA Community Garden Wapas Nah Née Shaku! Mondays (excluding holidays) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., we’ll need helping hands in our community garden, located behind NAYA’s main campus in Northeast Portland. Saturday opportunities will return mid-March. We need help with mulching, weeding, compost making, and removing invasive plants. If you’re interested in volunteering, please contact volunteer@nayapdx.org.
Find out more »FAFSA workshop
Any college students or high school seniors planning to attend college should be filing their FAFSA and we are here to help! Monday, January 27, 3 - 7 p.m. Please sign up using this link: https://linktr.ee/NAYACCC. Sign up is required. In order to complete FAFSA for the 2025 school year, you will need to bring both your parents and your own (if you filed taxes/made less than $12,000) 2023 tax returns.
Find out more »College Night
Our in person, drop-in service! Receive assistance with college & job applications, FAFSA filing, homework, scholarship essays, resumes, and cover letters. Check in with College and Career staff to receive ongoing support in education, work endeavors, mentorship, and general problem-solving (sometimes you just need someone to chat with and bounce ideas off of, and we are here for that!) Can’t come to NAYA? College and Career Center staff are available for 1:1 Zoom calls for those unable to come to…
Find out more »College Night
Our in person, drop-in service! Receive assistance with college & job applications, FAFSA filing, homework, scholarship essays, resumes, and cover letters. Check in with College and Career staff to receive ongoing support in education, work endeavors, mentorship, and general problem-solving (sometimes you just need someone to chat with and bounce ideas off of, and we are here for that!) Can’t come to NAYA? College and Career Center staff are available for 1:1 Zoom calls for those unable to come to…
Find out more »Creativity as Medicine
Friday, January 31 and Saturday, February 1, join Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde artist Kitana Connelly for an art show and book release. This two-day interactive exhibition will feature nurturing activities, including a mindfulness space, a creative space, and refreshments. Attendees will be able to follow the journey of the book’s creation while immersed in Kitana’s artwork. Kitana will be giving an artist talk at 12 p.m., February 1 – everyone is encouraged to come, listen and get their own…
Find out more »February 2025
Community Garden Volunteer Days
Volunteer at the NAYA Community Garden Wapas Nah Née Shaku! Mondays (excluding holidays) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., we’ll need helping hands in our community garden, located behind NAYA’s main campus in Northeast Portland. Saturday opportunities will return mid-March. We need help with mulching, weeding, compost making, and removing invasive plants. If you’re interested in volunteering, please contact volunteer@nayapdx.org.
Find out more »NAYA Elders of Southwest Washington
Native-identifying elders living in Vancouver, Clark County, Cowlitz County, Skamania County, or Wahkiakum County, WA, are invited to join our monthly gatherings. These gatherings are an opportunity to share a meal, discuss current topics in Southwest Washington, and enjoy some fun games of bingo! For the February meeting, NAYA will be sharing information about our Rental Assistance Program in Clark County. Save the Dates 📅 When: Tuesday, February 4th, and every 1st Tuesday after. ⏰ Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM 📍 Where: Fourth Plain…
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