Tag: Tillamook
OYA Celebrates Native American Heritage Month
Native American Heritage Month is a celebration held each year in November to recognize and uplift the rich and diverse cultures, traditions, histories, and contributions of Native people. There are 574 officially recognized tribes within the U.S., nine of which are in Oregon—the Burns Paiute Tribe; the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw ...
OYA Celebrates Black History Month
Black History and the Connection to the African Diaspora Black History Month is an opportunity to acknowledge the past and honor the significant contributions and achievements of Black Americans across the African Diaspora, while also looking at the present and towards the future. Diaspora is when a population is scattered across regions that are separate ...
OYA youth celebrate graduation milestone
Education is an important part of holding youth accountable and aiding their rehabilitation at OYA.
Celebrating the 2021 Graduates in Facilities
Across all of OYA's facilities, there were 75 graduates in the Class of 2021.
Drum Circles Connect Youth With Native Culture
The goal is to give youth a sense of community to help them transition out of OYA facilities successfully.