Become a Friend of NAIC
A community stewardship and support network for people helping
carry forward work for homelands, heritage, preparedness,
and future generations.
A Simple Way to Stay
Connected & Help
Friends of NAIC is open to anyone who cares about the lands, waters, people, and future of our region. You don't need special expertise, a committee, or a large time commitment. Just a willingness to show up, support, and be part of a growing community of people who believe in this work.
Ways Friends Help
Care for Homelands
Support restoration, conservation, and stewardship projects that protect our natural places.
Support Heritage & Learning
Help keep cultural knowledge, language, and history alive for future generations..
Build Community Readiness
Strengthen local resilience through education, training, and mutual support.
Strengthen NAIC
Help us grow our capacity. expand our impact, and continue this important work.
Choose Your Level of Involvement
Stay Connected
A few minutes a month.
Show Up
A few hours when available.
Share a Skill
Flexible and project-based.
Sustain the work
Your choice.
Joining is Simple
1. Complete the short
Friends form.
2. Share interests and availability.
3. Receive welcome & relevant opportunities.
4. Choose your first action when it fits.
Community Calendar
Stay informed about tribal events, advocacy, and opportunities in Southwestern Oregon & beyond.
The Northwest American Indian Coalition (NAIC) maintains this Regional Event Calendar to centralize and share important events, meetings, and opportunities relevant to Indigenous communities, inter-tribal initiatives, and advocacy efforts.