Welcome to the Native American and Indigenous Community Resources List. Here you will find resources, information on community partnerships, tribal information and other helpful links pertaining to the Native American community in the Portland area.
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Native American resources for community members with the focus on health and wellbeing of the Urban Native community. Future Generations Collaborative is a collective partnership between Native serving and Native specific organizations.
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If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, you can seek culturally specific support and Native American domestic violence support advocates at the Gateway center.
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A federal law that protects American Indians and Alaska Native children, families and Tribes from unnecessary child removal and displacement. The Oregon Indian Child Welfare Act (ORICWA) ensures the federal law is applied consistently within Oregon's systems. The Tribal Affairs office is part of the Oregon Department of Human Services.
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Explore various Intertribal cultural resources from Metro.
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Each year, in the beginning of May, Multnomah County holds space to honor and share information about our missing and murdered Indigenous relatives. Find upcoming events and awareness facts.
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Offers resources for drug, alcohol and substance use recovery. NARA provides education, physical and mental health services culturally appropriate to American Indians and Alaska Natives. The organization also has Two Spirit groups.
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NAYA offers resources for education, including early education and preschool, college prep, high school completion and tutoring. Other services include rent and utility assistance, employment, domestic violence support, elder's services, Indigenous gardening and plant medicine.
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A regional non-profit organization that provides no-cost business development resources. Programs include financial management, legal support, marketing, relationship building, and more. NWNC serves all members of the community with culturally specific services that are designed by and for Native entrepreneurs.
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The mission of the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE) is to empower States, districts, and other organizations to meet the diverse needs of every student by providing leadership, technical assistance, and financial support.
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This is a collection of Native books and information that is helpful for families who have Native American children, or non Natives who have adopted Native children and are seeking tribal literature.
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Offers culturally specific substance use treatment for Native American population. Services include 12 step meetings, skill building groups and culture nights for families.
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Portland State University’s Native Center is a space for Native American students to study, gather, hold meetings and be in community with one another.
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An electronic toolkit for teachers, public health professionals, mental health professionals, tribal administrators, and public safety professionals. The toolkit includes information on the historical trauma resulting from Indian boarding schools in the United States.
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Offers safe, privacy-protected space for cultural, social, supportive, and other programming to Two Spirit youth and allies.
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A 32-acre working farm located on Wapato Island (Sauvie Island) in Portland, Oregon. The farm practices no-till, regenerative farming without chemical fertilizers or pesticides. Offers a wide variety of opportunities to interact with land and plants, including Indigenous plant medicine and healing.