NIVA - Northwest Indians Veterans Association

PVAMC (NIVA), PO Box 1035
Portland ,  OR  97207

Phone: (360) 207-4552

In 1989, the Affiliated Tribes of the Northwest Indians (ATNI) formed the Northwest Indians Veterans Association (NIVA). Several tribes throughout the Northwest formed chapters of NIVA.

NIVA chapters were formed to serve the needs of the Indian Veteran community. One goal is to ensure access to the VA's healthcare system. Another is to seek out all entitlements and benefits that would serve our Veterans. NIVA works to identify programs and agencies that can assist Indian Veterans in improving their quality of life.

The Portland/Vancouver Chapter is a non-profit organization consisting of Veterans and Veterans' families throughout the Portland/Vancouver metropolitan area.


Non-profit organization formed in 1989 to serve Native Veterans in the community.

Volunteer led organization serving the Community since 1989.

In 1989, the affiliated Tribes of the Northwest Indians (ATNI) formed the Northwest Indian Veterans Association (NIVA). Several tribes throughout the Northwest formed chapters of NIVA. The organization of the Northwest Indian Veterans Association on Apri

NIVA was formed to serve the needs of the Indian Veteran Community. One goal is to ensure access to the VA’s healthcare system. Another is to seek out all entitlements and benefits that would serve our Veterans. NIVA works to identify programs and ag