‘Native Playwrights PDX’ Reimagines Representation in Theater
Co-organizers Amber Kay Ball and Lofanitani Aisea elevate the theatrical works of Indigenous creatives.
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek Outlines Commitments to Native Nations
In an interview with Noeledrich + ICT, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek reaffirmed her commitments to the Native nations in Oregon, including addressing the MMIP crisis, improving nation-to-nation consultation and the potential for Land Back action.
NAYA Family Center Announces New Leader
Portland’s largest urban Indigenous organization has a new leader: current interim CEO Oscar Arana, Chichimeca.
Yakama Elder Awarded Honorary Doctorate
Washington State University recognized Patricia ‘Patsy’ Whitefoot with an honorary doctorate for her lifelong dedication to education and advocacy, notably her efforts in addressing the epidemic of missing and murdered Indigenous relatives. Her work spans generations, leaving a profound impact on her community and beyond.
NAYA’s Many Nations Academy Celebrates Class of 2024
At the 17th graduation ceremony for the Native American Youth and Family Center’s Many Nations Academy, GED students joined high school graduates for the first time, walking across the stage to receive their diplomas.
Portland Rose Princess Advocates for Native Representation
Roosevelt High School junior Heleen Red Bird, descendant of the Fort Peck Sioux and Cheyenne River Sioux tribes, hopes her reign on the Rose Court will increase Indigenous visibility.
Portland Exhibit By Hopi Artist Provokes Healing Through Remembering
Hopi artist Mikaela Shafer’s new exhibit, Matrilineal Memory, takes viewers on a dreamlike journey through an immersive experience at the Center for Native Arts & Cultures.