Two Feathers

Stick Camp: Day One
2019-07-30 09:00 - 15:00 UTC | Patrick’s Point State Park – Sumeg Village, 4150 Patrick's Point Drive, Trinidad, CA, 95570, United States
This three day day camp will provide a foundation for young men to become the best stick players they can be while fostering teamwork, friendship and respect.

Learn basic rules of the game
Learn wrestling techniques
Stick drills
Circuit Training
Stick exhibition games
Make your own stick that you will get to take home with you
and more!

Ages 8-17
9 am – 3 pm at Sumeg Village, Patrick’s Point, Trinidad California
All youth must have a Youth Activity Intake Form filled out with Two Feathers NAFS

Fatherhood and Motherhood is Sacred
2019-07-24 10:00 - 12:00, 2019-07-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2019-07-10 10:00 - 12:00, 2019-07-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Two Feathers Native American Family Services- Conference Room, 1560 Betty Court, McKineyville, CA, 95519, United States
Please join Two Feathers Native American Family Services and our facilitators, Yvonne Guido and Zac Brown, as we host this 12-week program created by the Native American Fatherhood & Families Association.
The Fatherhood and Motherhood is Sacred program is designed and aimed to offer the participants the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the importance of responsible fatherhood and motherhood as reflected in Native American values and beliefs.

You must attend each session to receive a certificate at graduation

If you have any questions or would like to register please call Two Feathers at 707-839-1933

ACORN "Make it Stronger" Workshop: N - Nurturing Nature and Spirit
2019-07-01 10:30 - 15:30 | South Jetty, Loleta, CA, United States
Our ACORN “Make it Stronger” workshops are a series of 5 workshops focusing on physical and nutritional health and how that effects our mental health as well as preparedness in Flower Dance and Stick Games.
With this fifth and final workshop of the year we are focusing on N – Nurturing Nature and Spirit where we incorporate tribal language into our work outs as well as when we are eating nutritional and traditional foods (acorns). With a tribal focus on Wiyot, we will have Wiyot speakers tell important stories as well as give insight on how they hold their Flower Dances and Stick Games as well as what acorns means to them as a people and a tribe.
We ask the all youth who participate have on appropriate attire: clothes to work out in, possibly get dirty, close toed shoes.
All youth must have a Youth Activity Intake on file with Two Feathers in order to participate.
-AT THIS TIME: We are not taking on any new intakes. We appreciate just how many kids want to be a part of this program, however due to restrictions in budget and staff we just do not have the capacity to take on more kids. Keep up with us on our Facebook to learn when we open the program back up. Thank you.
This workshop will be held at the South Jetty Beach (We will update on where soon)
Transportation is available but limited! Please call ahead if transportation is needed

ACORN "Make It Stronger" Workshop: R - Relationships with Others
2019-06-09 09:30 - 15:00 | McKinleyville Middle School, 2285 Central Avenue, McKinleyville, CA, 95519, United States
Our ACORN “Make it Stronger” workshops are a series of 5 workshops focusing on physical and nutritional health and how that effects our mental health as well as preparedness in Flower Dance and Stick Games.
With this fourth workshop we are focusing on R– Relationships with Others where we incorporate tribal language into our work outs as well as when we are eating nutritional and traditional foods (acorns). With a tribal focus on Karuk, we will have Karuk speakers tell important stories as well as give insight on how they hold their Flower Dances and Stick Games as well as what acorns means to them as a people and a tribe.
We ask the all youth who participate have on appropriate attire: clothes to work out in, possibly get dirty, close toed shoes.
All youth must have a Youth Activity Intake on file with Two Feathers in order to participate.
-AT THIS TIME: We are not taking on any new intakes. We appreciate just how many kids want to be a part of this program, however due to restrictions in budget and staff we just do not have the capacity to take on more kids. Keep up with us on our Facebook to learn when we open the program back up. Thank you.
This workshop will be held at McKinleyville Middle School, in McKinleyville
Transportation is available but limited! Please call ahead if transportation is needed

ACORN "Make it Stronger" Workshop: O - Opportunity and Access
2019-05-19 09:30 - 15:30
Our ACORN “Make it Stronger” workshops are a series of 5 workshops focusing on physical and nutritional health and how that effects our mental health as well as preparedness in Flower Dance and Stick Games.
With this second workshop we are focusing on O – Opportunity and Access where we focus on the different ways of being able to access physical activities, nutritional foods and traditional foods. With a tribal focus on Hoopa, we will have Hoopa speakers tell important stories as well as give insight on how they hold their Flower Dances and Stick Games as well as what acorns means to them as a people and a tribe.
We ask the all youth who participate have on appropriate attire: clothes to work out in and close toed shoes.
All youth must have a Youth Activity Intake on file with Two Feathers in order to participate.
-AT THIS TIME: We are not taking on any new intakes. We appreciate just how many kids want to be a part of this program, however due to restrictions in budget and staff we just do not have the capacity to take on more kids. Keep up with us on our Facebook to learn when we open the program back up. Thank you.
Transportation is available but limited! Please call ahead if transportation is needed.

ACORN "Make it Stronger" Workshop: C - Connecting Community, Language and Culture
2019-05-05 09:30 - 15:30 | Patrick’s Point State Park – Sumeg Village, 4150 Patrick's Point Drive, Trinidad, CA, 95570, United States
Our ACORN “Make it Stronger” workshops are a series of 5 workshops focusing on physical and nutritional health and how that effects our mental health as well as preparedness in Flower Dance and Stick Games.
With this second workshop we are focusing on C – Connecting Community, Language and Culture where we incorporate tribal language into our work outs as well as when we are eating nutritional and traditional foods (acorns). With a tribal focus on Yurok, we will have Yurok speakers tell important stories as well as give insight on how they hold their Flower Dances and Stick Games as well as what acorns means to them as a people and a tribe.
We ask the all youth who participate have on appropriate attire: clothes to work out in, possibly get dirty, close toed shoes.
All youth must have a Youth Activity Intake on file with Two Feathers in order to participate.
-AT THIS TIME: We are not taking on any new intakes. We appreciate just how many kids want to be a part of this program, however due to restrictions in budget and staff we just do not have the capacity to take on more kids. Keep up with us on our Facebook to learn when we open the program back up. Thank you.
This workshop will be held at Sumeg Village at Patrick’s Point State Park
Transportation is available but limited! Please call ahead if transportation is needed.

ACORN "Make it Stronger" Workshop: A - Acknowledgement of Self
2019-04-20 09:30 - 15:30 | Two Feathers Native American Family Services- Conference Room, 1560 Betty Court, McKineyville, CA, 95519, United States
Our ACORN “Make it Stronger” workshops are a series of 5 workshops focusing on physical and nutritional health and how that effects our mental health as well as preparedness in Flower Dance and Stick Games. With this first workshop we are focusing on A -Acknowledgement of Self where we acknowledge ourselves as individuals, as indigenous peoples, and how health and nutrition can effect our bodies. With a tribal focus on Tolowa, we will have Tolowa speakers tell important stories as well as give insight on how they hold their Flower Dances and Stick Games as well as what acorns means to them as a people and a tribe.
We ask the all youth who participate have on appropriate attire: clothes to work out in, possibly get dirty, close toed shoes.
All youth must have a Youth Activity Intake on file with Two Feathers in order to participate.
Transportation is available, please call and let us know if this is needed for your youth.

Therapeutic Cultural Group: Drumming
2019-03-22 16:00 - 17:30 | Two Feathers Native American Family Services- Conference Room, 1560 Betty Court, McKineyville, CA, 95519, United States
We strive to support your cultural growth and empowerment through direct experiences with Native cultures and traditions.
Please join us in collaboration with Bruce Kaye for a Drumming Circle.
Ages: 6-17
Location: Two Feathers-NAFS
Transportation and snacks will be provided. If you need transportation please give Two Feathers a call to make arrangements

Sarah Deer
2019-03-11 09:00 - 16:30 | Bear River Community Center, 266 Keisner Road, Loleta, CA, 95551, United States
Sarah Deer, author of The Beginning and End of Rape, will be coming to Humboldt County to speak on her experiences with sexual violence in Indian Country.
When: March 11th, 9 am – 4:30 pm
Where: Bear River Community Center, 266 Keisner Rd. Loleta, CA 95551
You be register to attend this event, space is limited
https://goo.gl/form/TiwmblzxMRtrRLs82
For more information please call contact us:
Phone – 707-839-1933
E-mail – socialworker@twofeathers-nafs.org

Women's Talking Circle
2019-03-04 12:00 - 14:00 | Two Feathers Native American Family Services- Conference Room, 1560 Betty Court, McKineyville, CA, 95519, United States
Join us for our weekly Women’s Talking Circle with Yvonne Guido!
This is a Women’s Recovery Support Group intended to create a safe and creative environment to re-connect to our culture, to ourselves and to our community.
If you have any questions or need transportation please call us at 707-839-1933
or
e-mail: sacounselor@twofeathers-nafs.org

Therapeutic Cultural Groups: Yurok Language Night
2019-02-22 16:00 - 18:00
Join us as we strive to support your cultural growth and empowerment through direct experiences with Native Cultures and Traditions. In collaboration with Chelsea Reed we hope to bring the Yurok Language to youth! Whether this is an introduction to the language or a bit of a refresh, we hope encourage kids to learn a local native language.
When: Friday, February 8th 2019
Time: 4pm-6pm
Who: Youth ages 12-17 years of age
Where: Two Feathers Native American Family Services: Conference Room
Important information to keep in mind:

Youth Intake Forms must be on file for youth to attend
We do help with transportation, please call at least the day before the event to make arrangements
We encourage parents and guardians to attend and learn with the youth! (but it is not mandatory)

For more information please contact us at:
Phone: 707-839-1933
Email: culturalcoordinator@twofeathers-nafs.org

Holiday: Office Closed
2019-02-18
Our office will be closed in observance of President’s Day

Red Road to Wellbriety
2019-02-15 17:30 - 18:30 | Two Feathers Native American Family Services- Conference Room, 1560 Betty Court, McKineyville, CA, 95519, United States
“My Creator, give me the courage to share, and the courage to listen”
This is a Clean and Sober Recovery support circle. We encourage all those looking to maintain sobriety to attend.
Run by our own Yvonne Guido!
If you have any

Youth Yoga Wellness Night
2019-02-15 16:30 - 18:30 | Two Feathers Native American Family Services- Conference Room, 1560 Betty Court, McKineyville, CA, 95519, United States
Join us for Youth Yoga Night with our MSW Intern Molly Hilgenberg!
Who: Youth ages 6-17
When: Friday, February 15th 2019
Time: 4:30 – 6:30 pm
Where: Two Feathers – NAFS: Conference Room
Important to note:

All youth who attend must have Youth Activity Intake on file
Snacks will be provided
Transportation can be provided, please call at least the day before the event to get scheduled

For more information please contact us!
Phone: 707-839-1933
Email: culturalcoordinator@twofeathers-nafs.org

Therapeutic Cultural Group: Yurok Language Night
2019-02-08 16:00 - 18:00 | Two Feathers Native American Family Services- Conference Room, 1560 Betty Court, McKineyville, CA, 95519, United States
Join us as we strive to support your cultural growth and empowerment through direct experiences with Native Cultures and Traditions. In collaboration with Chelsea Reed we hope to bring the Yurok Language to youth! Whether this is an introduction to the language or a bit of a refresh, we hope encourage kids to learn a local native language.
When: Friday, February 8th 2019
Time: 4pm-6pm
Who: Youth ages 6-11 years of age
Where: Two Feathers Native American Family Services: Conference Room
Important information to keep in mind:

Youth Intake Forms must be on file for youth to attend
We do help with transportation, please call at least the day before the event to make arrangements
We encourage parents and guardians to attend and learn with the youth! (but it is not mandatory)

For more information please contact us at:
Phone: 707-839-1933
Email: culturalcoordinator@twofeathers-nafs.org

Test Event
2018-12-19 08:00 - 17:00
