22nd Annual Gala and Auction

Friday, November 14, 2025, 5 – 9:30 p.m.

Portland Art Museum

Join us for the largest celebration of Native American Heritage Month in the Pacific Northwest! The Annual NAYA Gala and Auction brings together Tribal and community leaders, partners, elected officials, and friends, and all those dedicated to the health, safety, and success of our youth and families. The Gala includes a traditional Native American-inspired meal, special performances, and live and online auctions featuring beautiful Native art from across the nation.

The Annual Gala and Auction is NAYA’s signature fundraiser, raising critical unrestricted funds for our mission, all the more important during these challenging times. Together we can continue to provide the educational, housing, family support, and economic development services that our community needs. With your help, we are moving our community towards self-determination and prosperity.

 

Photos from the 2024 NAYA Gala and Auction, November 8, 2024

 

The mission of the Native American Youth and Family Center is to enhance the diverse strengths of our youth and families in partnership with the community through cultural identity and education. Founded by parent and elder volunteers in 1974, concerned about the wellbeing of their youth, our history is one of great vision, hopes, and dreams for our community. Gaining our 501(c)(3) status in 1994, we expanded our programming and services to better serve our community’s needs.

We invite you to be a part of our story as weave an abundant future with tradition and vision for our region’s Native American community, providing culturally-specific services and a lifetime continuum of programs serving everyone from infants to elders.

For questions or more information about supporting the NAYA 22nd Annual Gala and Auction please contact NAYAGala@nayapdx.org.