18th Annual NAYA Gala aned Auction Program by NAYA Family Center

THE NATIVE AMERICAN YOUTH AND FAMILY CENTER

18TH ANNUAL GALA AND AUCTION FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2021

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NAYA FAMILY CENTER Youth centered, family driven, elder guided. The Native American Youth and Family Center (NAYA) was founded in 1974 by parent and elder volunteers who were concerned about the low graduation rates of their youth. They organized after-school sports and tutoring activities to keep youth engaged in community and off the streets. Incorporating as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in 1994, NAYA grew its programming to better serve the needs of the community. Now with a $14 million budget and staff of 130, NAYA offers a wide breadth of services for the region’s Native community. Our mission is to enhance the diverse strengths of our youth and families in partnership with the community through cultural identity and education. Impacting the lives of more than 10,000 individuals each year, we believe that traditional cultural values are integral to retaining sovereignty and building self-esteem. With the goal of providing stability for families and community members—moving them out of poverty and on the path to prosperity—NAYA’s wraparound programs serve everyone from babies to elders. Offered free of charge to participants, our five programmatic areas include our alternative high school, the Many Nations Academy, Youth and Education Services, Family Services, Housing and Stabilization Services, and Community Economic Development Services. NAYA’s services build upon our community’s strength, culture, and traditions and help families reclaim their heritage and their future.

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S MESSAGE Dear Friends, Welcome to the 18th Annual Native American Youth and Family Center Gala and Auction! I’m Paul Lumley, citizen of the Yakama Nation. It is wonderful to celebrate safely together at our second VIRTUAL Gala, as we grow awareness about Portland’s vibrant Native community and raise funds for NAYA. This year our theme is “Stronger Together.” Over the past year and a half in a pandemic, we have witnessed more and more, what and how much we can achieve when we come together to help Portland’s Native community. We are grateful to our supporters and partners who continue to come to us because you trust us to deliver critical services–more important this year as we welcome our students back to in-person learning at our Many Nations Academy, prepare to reopen our Early Head Start at Applegate School, host COVID-19 testing and vaccination clinics, complete our second affording housing development, Mamook Tokatee, in the Cully neighborhood, and bring the Native community closer to NAYA’s campus and services. When we look back on this past year, we’ll remember that because of you, we have answered our community’s challenges and provided financial resources to keep Native-businesses alive, schools safe, food on tables, and people employed. We will also remember the unprecedented beauty of our supporters, helping us deliver our mission-driven work to wrap our services around Native families, empower the community, and uphold our cultural values and traditions. So sit back and relax. Don’t forget to check out the beautiful items in our auction and bid heartily! Enjoy your Native-inspired meal and drinks if you’ve ordered them, and get ready to celebrate! On behalf of everyone at NAYA, we are so glad you are here with us tonight! We are truly Stronger Together

BABTIST PAUL LUMLEY Chief Exeutive Officer, NAYA Family Center

TONIGHT’S PROGRAM 6:30 PM

Pre-show Get social with us! Take a photo and post it on Instagram with #nayagala2021 or post to Facebook with tag @NAYAPDX. Make sure your post is set to ‘public’ then it will appear in our photo gallery for us to share!

7:00 PM

Livestream presented by Comcast NBCUniversal Hosted by Zeke Smith and Johnna Wells Message, Governor Kate Brown Land Acknowledgement and Blessing, Ei-Shah Pirtle-Wright Dance Performance, Adriana Reyes, Chenoa Landry Norcross, and Migizi Norcross Message, Comcast NBCUniversal Message, NAYA CEO Babtist Paul Lumley Message, Leya Descombes Moments of Giving Auction Spotlight Performance, Star Nayea Announce Winners: Bid to Win, Raffle Prize Performance, Portugal.The Man

8:00 PM

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS Molly Washington, Chair Apache/N’dee National Association of Minority Contractors, Oregon Chapter Eddie Sherman, Vice-Chair Diné/Umónhon Against the Current Consulting Lisa Leno, Secretary Grand Ronde Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Tia Begay, Treasurer Navajo/Diné National Indian Child Welfare Association Mary Kay Eagle Staff Lakota/Northern Arapaho/Northern Cheyenne Government Specialist Cory Freeman OnPoint Community Credit Union Tim Goodman Comcast Cable-Oregon/SW Washington Robin Rabiroff IBEW, Retired Renee Rank-Ignacio Klamath McMenamins Zeke Smith Osage Empire Health Foundation Karen St. Clair, LCSW Bdewakantuwan Dakota Psychotherapy Private Practice Chabre Vickers Shoshone Bannock Wells Fargo

FUNDRAISING-GALA COMMITTEE Renee Rank-Ignacio, Chair Jan Berger Laura Fallon-Burns Jen Matheson Paul Lumley Tawna Sanchez Ann Takamoto Vawn Jason Borges Sarah Howard Thank you also to Data Specialist Lisa Harman Communications Coordinator Jerzy Shedlock and Development Assistant Caitlin Reynolds

STRONGER TOGETHER 2021 was another year of challenges and another year of resolute determination from NAYA staff, Board fo Directors and partners who continue to come together to serve Portland's Native community. 2021 was also another year to celebrate how we come together to uplift and empower our community. We are STRONGER TOGETHER. In a year when we have had to respond to the ever-changing conditions of the pandemic, our partners and supporters have stood with us at every juncture, the NAYA community grew stronger than ever. The trials and tribulations of the pandemic will subside. And when they have passed, our NAYA family will emerge stronger than ever, STRONGER TOGETHER.

AUCTION SELECTIONS "LUMMI BEAR" BY DAN FRIDAY **THIS PACKAGE WILL CLOSE DURING THE LIVESTREAM GALA FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5** PACKAGE 19

Dan Friday is a Native of the Lummi Nation and a lifelong resident of Washington State’s Puget Sound region. Drawing from cultural themes and using modern processes, his work is contemporary in format while maintaining the traditional qualities for which Native American artistry is known. The past two decades working with artists such as Dale Chihuly, Paul Marioni and Preston Singletary have given Friday the tools and inspiration to further hone his craft. Today, he is well-known for producing some of the finest examples of glasswork to come out of the Pacific Northwest region, and his work can be seen in prominent museums and collections around the world. This exquisite piece is a vivid example of Friday’s work. Here he captures the majestic spirit of Bear in breathtaking waves of amber and turquoise. Highly coveted, and hard to find, this piece was donated by Dan Friday exclusively for the NAYA Gala. Measures 7.75” high x 8” wide (at base) x 2.5” deep

Thank you to Dan Friday

“SEA GUARDIAN BUTTON BLANKET” BY ALICE AND NICHOLE MAHER **THIS PACKAGE WILL CLOSE DURING THE LIVESTREAM GALA FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5** PACKAGE 52

Alice Maher’s button blankets are works of art and have become a very special tradition at the NAYA Gala. Alice Maher never makes blankets to sell, she only makes them for family, honoring purposes and ceremony. Maher, her daughter, and granddaughter have created a spectacular work of art by carefully affixing hundreds of unique abalone and shell buttons to this blanket, most of which were collected during the Great Depression and passed along to the Maher family. “Sea Guardian” reminds us that we are interdependent on the balance of our ocean and honors the unique eco-system and abundance of the great Pacifica. This design brings traditional Tlingit elements of sea urchin, kelp, jelly fish and two baby seals nesting on kelp beds. These design elements come together to create the image of the guardian- who watches over us all, much like the Pacific Ocean holds our world in balance. The spirit of this blanket honors and acknowledges a different power balance in the world. It emphasizes the lesson that what may be most powerful, and what you may depend on most, can sometimes go unnoticed or underappreciated. It is a reminder to look closer at what matters most and where true power comes from. This blanket was designed for the specific purpose of the NAYA Gala in honor of the elders, community and staff who strive every day to ensure that Native communities remember that they have always been powerful. Measures 40” high x 48” wide Thank you to Alice, Nichole, and Keya Maher

“CHIHULY BOAT TOUR” PACKAGE 3 Get ready for the art tour of a lifetime! On a mutually agreed upon date in 2022, you and three (3) friends will journey to Seattle to join renowned glass artist Dan Friday and Portland Art Museum Board Member Phillip Hillaire for an exclusive tour of the Chihuly Boat House. Acquired in 1989, The Boathouse is representative of Chihuly’s artistic and design aesthetic, showcasing work from the artist’s iconic series, as well as his personal collections of art and unique objects. Located on the shores of Lake Union in Seattle, Washington, the Boathouse offers sweeping views of the city skyline, and a singular behind-the-scenes look at the life and work of Dale Chihuly. Your tour will be preceded by a delicious lunch at Ivar’s in Seattle. And with a $400 gift card included for your overnight accommodations, this is certainly one tour you won’t want to miss! Thank you to Chihuly Studio, Dan Friday, and Phillip Hillaire

“FOR J & J & J” BY RICK BARTOW PACKAGE 41

Rick Bartow (1946-2016) was a member of the Wiyot tribe from Northwestern California and spent his life on the central Oregon Coast in Newport. His work is collected worldwide, and the subject of over 100 solo exhibitions at prominent museums and galleries around the world, including a commissioned sculpture for the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian. Widely celebrated for his stirring and expressive work, Bartow is best known for his unique use of contemporary artistic methods with techniques traditional to his Wiyot heritage (Humboldt Bay, Northern California) to portray transformative and spiritual figures. For J & J & J is a perfect example of Bartow’s skill and soulfulness. This limited edition (17 of 20) drypoint etching on handmade Japanese papers shows this bird of prey standing poised and alert, projecting an image of strength and protection. Dry-point etching on handmade Japanese paper, limited edition #20 of 20 Measures 22” x 17” framed Thank you to Froelick Galleries and the Richard E. Bartow Trusts

“SALMON VESSEL” BY LILLIAN PITT PACKAGE 18

This does NOT happen every day. A unique collaboration between two of our finest northwest Native artists creates this stunning medley in glass. Artists Lillian Pitt (Warm Springs/Wasco/Yakama) and Dan Friday (Lummi) collaborated in summer 2019 to create a series of blown glass vessels, including this striking piece you see before you. Depicting a salmon gill design in blue glass with a green lip, this vessel was blown and fused by Dan Friday, under the direction of honored elder and renowned artist, Lillian Pitt. Dan brought over twenty years of glassblowing experience, and Lillian brought the aluminum stencils – based on Columbia River and Plateau designs – that would be incorporated into each piece. By the end of the process the two had fused their respective visions into a brand-new series of rich, vibrantly colored vessels that reflect the time-honored traditions of both artists’ ancestors. Measures 10” high x 9”wide x 9” deep Thank you to Lillian Pitt

“APACHE OLLA BASKET” PACKAGE 8

This beautiful Olla shape basket with unique flared rim is constructed on a sturdy willow rod foundation with willow and devil’s claw stitches. Made around 1890, this antique basket features pictorial horse and human designs in devil’s claw with a spiraling checkerboard pattern around the neck. Highly coveted by museums and private collectors alike, this Apache Olla is in excellent condition and ready to add to your collection today! Measures 9" diameter x 10" high Thank you to Pam and Dick Eyde

“STERLING AND CORAL BOLO” BY PHILBERT BEGAY PACKAGE 20

Philbert Begay is the son of noted Navajo silversmith, Richar Begay. Philbert’s jewelry is rooted in traditional Navajo designs and accented with fine, natural stones. Philbert also excels in intricate silver inlay, a technique his father is famous for. After growing up around the art of jewelry and learning many skills from his father, Philbert’s natural talent in jewelry-making has given him a name of his own. This package is donated in memory of former NAYA Director of Community Development, Rey Espana. Rey was known for sporting his Native bling, and it is in his honor that we offer this classic piece to you. Tie measures 44” long Slide measures 2.5” high x 1.75” wide Thank you to Laura Fallon-Burns

“BLACKFEET HOLY LODGES” BY TERRANCE GUARDIPEE PACKAGE 33

Terrance Guardipee is an internationally acclaimed painter and ledger artist, consistently recognized for the traditional depiction of his Blackfoot heritage, as well as the contemporary innovation demonstrated in his work. Guardipee was one of the first Native artists to revive the historical ledger art tradition. He utilizes antique documents in all of his artwork, dating from the mid-19th century, and typically originating from the historical and present Blackfeet homeland of Montana. The piece offered here is a classic example of Guardipee’s ledger art, depicting the traditional lodges of the Blackfeet, which played a central role in the daily life and culture of his people. Recognized by numerous museums, prominent Indian art markets, and private collectors alike, Terrance’s work is highly sought after and featured in the permanent collections of such prestigious institutions as the Smithsonian Institute, the Gene Autry Museum, the Hood Museum at Dartmouth College, and the Museum of Natural History in Hanover, Germany. Original painting on authentic 1949 ledger paper Measures 21” x 25” framed Thank you to the Marguerite E. Casey Foundation

“QUINAULT PADDLE” BY TITUS CAPOEMAN PACKAGE 46 Measuring in at 66 inches long, this paddle is a true work of art! Beautifully hand-shaped from traditional red cedar wood, this paddle showcases classic coastal design in bold, natural pigments. Designed, made and generously donated by artist, educator and marine veteran, Titus Capoeman. Coming from a distinguished line of traditional artisans, Titus is the son of artist Randy Capoeman and a member of the Quinault Indian Nation. After his father’s passing, Titus picked up where his father left off and now works to keep his artwork alive and on the market. After recently gaining confidence in his own artistic abilities, Titus began creating works of his own, including traditional masks, drums and paddles. Many of his pieces have been sold or traded across the US, and recently across the world. His work can also be seen on display throughout the Seattle area in both galleries and public installations. Titus is currently the culture advisor for the Quinault Nation where he coordinates projects designed to teach the fundamentals of what it means to be Quinault. In his own words, “I feel it’s my duty to maintain these teachings as well as teach to next generation.” Measures 66” long x 6.5” wide Thank you to Titus Capoeman

“WOODPECKER BENTWOOD BOX” BY ANDY PETERSON PACKAGE 47

Bentwood boxes are among the most versatile objects made by the Northwest Coast peoples. Crafted using an ingenious technique that was specific to the region, the wood is bent to a 90-degree angle in three corners with the fourth corner being pegged, sewn or glued. In pre-contact times, when there were no metal tools or nails, this technique proved highly reliable for making strong, durable and watertight containers that were perfect for any number of uses. This classic bentwood box, made by Andy Peterson, depicts Woodpecker in traditional Salish design, and is a true testament to the art form. Andy is a member of the Skokomish Tribe. He began carving after being inspired by a tour of a museum exhibiting Northwest Coast art and began exploring various art forms. By the age of 18, he had taught himself how to both, carve and paint. Later, Andy and his Uncle Peter Peterson made a joint effort to revive the traditional steam-bent box at Skokomish. Andy continues to research and contribute to the revival of the Salish art style. He has taught many people in all traditional art forms and looks forward to working with his grandchildren and keeping the Salish Art forms alive. Measures 7.5” high (with lid) x 5” wide x 5” deep Thank you to Steinbrueck Native Gallery

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COVID-19: PUSHING THROUGH THE PANDEMIC We were very excited to welcome our Many Nations Academy students back for in-person learning this September. Also this year with COVID-19 safety protocols in place, we invited our youth and families to participate in hybrid and socially distanced activties, like family recess and summer camp activities. As always, we continue to deliver our critical wraparound services, like: • Distributing more than $1M in relief funding and providing technical assistance to our small business clients–helping them find the resources they need to stay in business • Hosting a month-long virtual Native Homewnership Fair, providing coaching and support to prospective home owners, helping 14 families purchase their first homes in 2021 • Offering virtual programming including college nights, culture nights, small business and microenterprise classes • Providing one-on-one support for our foster youth and families, and hosting virtual small group cohort gatherings • Beginning work on our two latest affordable housing developments in the Cully neighborhood, bringing the Native community closer to NAYA services • Growing and then distributing an abundance of food and traditional medicines in our Community Garden • Reaching out to our community members, assuring them that NAYA is here for them, in these stressful times and always

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