NAYLA is back in 2025/2026! Sessions will be held at the Puyallup Tribe Youth & Community Center. 5803 N Levee Rd E, Tacoma WA 98424. Interested 8th – 12th grade students of WWNAEC member districts should submit a NAYLA application to their Native American Education Program coordinator.
Native American Youth Leadership Academy (NAYLA) Application
2025-2026 MEETING DATES
Thurs. October 16, 9:30 am- 2:00 pm
Thurs. December 11, 9:30 am- 2:00 pm
Thurs. February 12, 9:30 am- 2:00 pm
Fri & Sat March 27-28 (camp)
Thurs. April 16, 9:30 am- 2:00 pm
Thurs. May 28, 9:30 am- 2:00 pm
Additional questions can be referred to:
Rachael Barger
253-800-2394
Email: rbarger@bethelsd.org
Enjoy this recent video from Clover Park School District’s visit to NAYLA!
Here are a couple of videos of their experiences in our leadership gatherings hosted by the Puyallup Tribe at their Youth & Family Center. Thank you, Puyallup Tribes.
| NAYLA Sizzle Reel! |
| Native Youth Leadership Academy students and educators in Western WA share their experiences participating in the 2015-2016 year. Sponsored by, Western WA Native American Education Consortium, www.wwnaec.org | |
| NAYLA 2015-2016 Video |