The Portland Youth and Elders Council -- A community partner to NAYA. This is the community space of the Portland Youth and Elders Council. To be directed back to the NAYA Family Center website please click here: NAYA Family Center.
Our Mission:
...Strengthening the quality of life for the Portland American Indian and Alaskan Native community by encouraging local leadership, community development, and the practice of culture, values, and traditions.
Our Purpose:
• Unity: Bringing Native American community, families, and organizations together
• Cross-generational conversation: Strengthening ties between youth, adults, and Elders
• Advocacy: Making Native American issues a priority in our community
• Learning: Sharing and passing on tradition and history
Our Priorities:
• Housing
• Employment
• Community Development
• Civic Engagement
• Community Center
Our Primary Function:
• Train
• Organize
• Prioritize issues
• Plan for action
• Advocate