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January kicked off the new year with intention, momentum, and a whole lot of heart. From youth programs returning after winter break to community gatherings centered on wellness, culture, and connection, our teams and young people started 2026 showing up for one another in powerful ways. The month reminded us that new beginnings are built on consistency, care, and community.

December wrapped up the year with warmth, celebration, and connection. From holiday gatherings to youth programming filled with joy and creativity, our teams and young people closed out the year showing up for one another in meaningful ways. The month was a reminder of the importance of community, reflection, and carrying gratitude into the new year. Here are some highlights

November brought a season of gratitude, reflection, and togetherness. From community gatherings to youth programs packed with creativity and culture, our teams and young people continued to show up with so much heart. This month reminded us how powerful it is when we come together to support, celebrate, and uplift one another. Here are some highlights from a month filled

October kept the momentum going—full of creativity, culture, and community connection. From spooky celebrations to cultural gatherings, our teams and youth showed up with heart and excitement. Each event reminded us of the joy that comes from working together and uplifting one another. Here are some highlights from a month that brought plenty of treats and meaningful moments. Chekws Counseling

August showed us once again the impact of youth programming—full of connection, culture, and community fun. Here are some moments from the month that we’re excited to highlight. Skate Camp Success! A huge thank you to everyone who came out to support our 2nd Annual Skate Camp! We had over 40 youth join us from across the county, making it

July reminded us just how powerful youth programming can be, from cultural learning to summertime joy, here are some highlights we’re proud to share. Youth Ambassadors Shine in July! July was an action-packed month for the Two Feathers Youth Leadership Development Program. Our Youth Ambassadors showed up with heart and hustle—attending weekly wellness workshops, planning meaningful community projects, and diving

Two Feathers Native American Family Services is excited to share our highlights from June, 2025 youth programming! New 2025/2026 Youth Leadership Development Program Cohort We’re thrilled to welcome 34 high school youth and 14 transitional-aged young leaders into our Youth Ambassador Program! This inspiring group will spend the year building leadership and job-readiness skills through powerful cultural experiences, wellness and

Two Feathers Native American Family Services is excited to share our highlights from May, 2025 youth programming! ACORN: MIS #5 On May 4th, we wrapped up our final ACORN series event at Big Lagoon, centered around the theme Nurturing Nature and Spirit. Despite the strong winds, the day was full of joy, connection, and outdoor fun. Humboats provided kayaks for

We’re thrilled to share that our 2024/2025 Youth Ambassador Cohort has officially wrapped—and what an incredible year it’s been! 🎉 Over the past twelve months, 34 outstanding youth participated in our yearlong leadership program, growing into confident leaders, developing vital life and job skills, and creating lasting impact in their communities. They built strong peer relationships and mentoring bonds with

Empowering Native Youth Through Culture, Connection, and Community This year, the ACORN Youth Wellness Program proudly served over 100 Native youth through our “Make It Stronger” initiative—five dynamic events designed to nurture cultural identity, strengthen community bonds, and support holistic wellness. Each gathering was grounded in the ACORN values: February 23 – Bear River: Appreciation of Our Whole Selves We