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 … Read More
2025 ACORN Youth Wellness Program: Year in Review
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 … Read More
Two Feathers Head to the Warriors Game!
Over the Winter Break, Two Feathers took a crew of 27 youth and 16 adults to the Golden State Warriors Game for their Native American Heritage Night and a wrestling tournament in the city. 10 youth were invited to play a basketball game before the Warriors came out on the court to battle the Kings. It was an experience that … Read More
Chími kan nu’aráriihkanheesh: The Healing Journey
On June 10th, Two Feathers excitedly welcomed people to the premiere of our short film Chími kan nu’aráriihkanheesh: The Healing Journey at the Arcata Playhouse. In this powerful film, local Native American youth share their stories of substance use and how they have embarked on their own transformative healing journeys. When people arrived, they were welcomed by some of our … Read More
Rainbow Extravaganza 4.0
With over 100 participants and 13 community partners, Rainbow Extravaganza 4.0 kicked off June Pride Month. The Rainbow Extravaganza is an inclusive community PRIDE event held annually in Hoopa, California. For the past four years, this event has taken place in June, coinciding with Pride Month, and has become a cherished tradition for the community and visitors. It is a … Read More
Two Feathers NAFS Seeks Youth Ambassadors
Two Feathers NAFS’ Youth Leadership Development Program is excited to announce they are accepting applications for the 2024/2025 Youth Ambassador Cohort. Native youth ambassadors will preferably be juniors or seniors in high school, work permit eligible, interested in learning leadership and employment skills and able to commit to a 1-year program. Two Feathers NAFS says that this program is important, … Read More
Non Profit Organization of the Year!
Recognized by the McKinleyville Chamber of Commerce, Two Feathers NAFS was named the winner of Non Profit Organization of the Year with the 2024 McKinleyville Chamber Member’s Choice Awards in March 2024.
Youth Ambassadors: Hard at Work
Over this past fall and winter, over 40 Youth Ambassadors participated in our 10-week paid Leadership Development Program. Our Youth Ambassadors work in small groups with their peers and one Two Feathers’ staff member. These “work pods” are engaged in community building, public speaking, cultural learning, college and career exploration, and work skills development. Our Youth Ambassadors have accomplished amazing … Read More
Winter Break Activities
During the week of December 27th-30th, Two Feathers hosted the first week of Winter Break Activities. It began with Pajama Day at Mill Creek Cinema where the youth watched Puss In Boots: The Last Wish. The following day, we hosted a Blanket Making workshop with a nacho bar.
Youth Ambassador Leadership Summit
On December 11th Two Feathers hosted its first ever Youth Ambassador Leadership Summit. Our Youth Ambassadors attended a day long conference where the focus was “Empowering Youth on the Move.” They spent the day building relationships with their peers, increasing their leadership skills, and learning how they can empower themselves and their communities. They attended workshops focused on financial empowerment, … Read More