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NAYA Two Spirit Safe Space Alliance

Trans-affirmingLast updated Apr 2026

About

Program of the Native American Youth and Family Center (NAYA) providing support groups, cultural programming, and community events for Two-Spirit and LGBTQ+ Indigenous youth ages 13 to 19. Re-Indigenizing and decolonizing approach connecting identity with Indigenous heritage. Hosts Queer Prom (400+ youth in 2023). Restores traditional roles of Two-Spirit people as spiritual leaders and healers.

Communities centered

Trans & nonbinaryLGBTQ+IndigenousYouth

Services offered

Peer supportMental health

Who it's for

Youth under 18

Eligibility

Native American/Alaska Native LGBTQ+ youth ages 13–19.

Location

NAYA Two Spirit Safe Space Alliance

5135 NE Columbia Blvd

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