Two Feathers Family Services

Training: Charlie Appelstein - No Such Thing as a Bad Kid
2022-12-13 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Charlie Appelstein, MSW is a nationally prominent youth care specialist and author whose primary focus is on teaching positive, strength-based theories and techniques to professionals who guide at-risk children and youth. Charlie has devoted his entire adult career to helping children and youth struggling with emotional and behavioral challenges and those who guide them.
An engaging, informative, and humorous speaker, Charlie delivers a message of hope and possibility to our most vulnerable youth and those who shape and influence their lives.
Participants will learn to understand and respond to students’ emotional and behavioral challenges using a positive, trauma-informed, strength-based approach.
December 13th from 9 am to 3 pm at Azalea Hall in McKinleyville.

Reindeer Games & Cookie Decorating
2022-12-29 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join us for some Reindeer Games and Cookie Decorating starting at 10:30 am.
Hoopa, CA – Hoopa Valley High School, Room 102
McKinleyville, CA – Two Feathers’ building 1560 Betty Ct.

Winter Break Activities
2023-01-03 10:00 - 2023-01-06 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Winter Break Activities hosted by Two Feathers
1/3/2023-1/6/2023

Pajama Day and Avatar at Mill Creek Cinema, meet at Two Feathers 10:00am 1/3/2023
Ugly T-Shirt Making 10:30am Room 102 HVHS – Hoopa, 10:30am at Two Feathers-McKinleyville 1/4/2023
Bingo and Prizes 10:30am Room 102 HVHS – Hoopa, 10:30am at Two Feathers – McKinleyville 1/5/2023
Winter Break Celebration Field Trip (TBD) Expected start time 10:30 1/6/2023

Motherhood & Fatherhood is Sacred
2023-03-01 11:00 - 12:30 UTC
Motherhood & Fatherhood is Sacred facilitated by Yvonne and Jeff Guido.
To Register: Registration Form
Please join Two Feathers NAFS and Trinidad Rancheria as we host a 12-week virtual Motherhood & Fatherhood group created by the Native American Fatherhood & Families Association.
Every Wednesday beginning March 1, 2023, from 11 am to 12:30 pm, via Zoom.
As a reminder, this class is counted as parenting classes in the child welfare system.

Native Youth School and Community Mental Health Conference
2023-03-09 13:30 - 2023-03-10 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Programs
REGISTER Here ——> Native Youth School and Community Mental Health Conference Registration
This Native American Youth mental health conference brings together leaders, educators, mental health practitioners, researchers, Native American youth, and other stakeholders in fields related to Native American mental health and wellness to share up-to-date research and best practices on youth mental health and wellness.
This year’s virtual conference will discuss ways to empower Native American Youth and Families to thrive during difficult times.
Please join us to discover culturally relevant and science-based strategies to improve the mental health and wellness of Native American youth and families.
Participants will better understand the importance of neuroscience when working with Native youth, learn trauma-informed best practices to engage youth during crisis; and learn how to use indigenous values and teachings to empower schools and communities.
Topics
By attending this conference, you will gain knowledge about:

Healing the Soul Wound: Working with Native American communities from a Postcolonial Perspective
Learning and Thriving with an Emotional Brain
Conceptual Strategies for Improving Mental Health interventions with Native Youth
Exploring Two Spirit Identity
Gendered Violence: The Silent Epidemic
Healing, Empowerment & the Arts

Boys with Braids Humboldt with Michael Linklater
2023-04-01 09:00 - 17:00 UTC | Youth Leadership & Development
To register –> Registration
Traditional teachings of sacredness of hair. Bullying prevention education. Youth Empowerment. Adult and youth track. All are welcome!
Great for: Educators, social workers, mental health workers, law enforcement, school officials, men, women, youth (all genders)
April 1 @ 9 am to 5 pm
Bear River Rancheria, Loleta CA

Cultural Connections Class
2023-10-09 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Two Feathers Eureka Site, 1014 J st. Apt 5, Eureka, 95501
Join us weekly on Monday’s for cultural connections classes at out eureka site. Where we will be teaching various cultural activities.
Every Monday 3-5pm, 1014 J St. Apt 5, Eureka
To register youth email Yvonne (yvonne.g@twofeathers-nafs.org) (Ages 13+)

Traditional Gambling Demonstration
2023-10-10 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join us for Indigenous People’s Week at Cal Poly Humboldt on October 10 from 12 pm to 1 pm for a Traditional Gambling Demonstration.

Rethinking Native Mental Health
2023-10-16 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Azalea Hall, 1620 Pickett Rd, McKinleyville, California
Join us for the Two Feathers Training, Rethinking Native Mental Health with Dr. Joseph Gone. During this training, Dr. Gone will share his experiences of working in Indian Country for the pas 25 years including discussing his cutting edge research on rethinking Native American Mental Health and Wellness.
Dr. Joseph Gone is a professor in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (Anthropology) and the Faculty of Medicine (Global Health and Social Medicine) at Harvard University.
To register click link.

Halloween Block Party
2023-10-21 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Two Feathers Native American Family Services, 1560 Betty Ct, McKinleyville, CA, 95519
Join us for our 2nd annual Halloween Block Party, filled with fun and games. Live music, Food trucks and more!
For any questions contact Rachel @707-498-0017

2nd Annual Spooky Trail Walk
2023-10-21 19:00 - 21:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Two Feathers Native American Family Services, 1560 Betty Ct, McKinleyville, CA, 95519
Join Two Feathers for our 2nd Annual Spooky Trail Walk at the Chah-Gah-Cho Trail, behind Two Feathers in McKinleyville! This Spooky Trail Walk will be about a quarter mile of scary fun!!!!!! We ask that all children under the age of 12 be accompanied by an adult. This event is free with donations welcome.

BE PREPARED TO GET SCARED!

Intergenerational Mini Drum Making
2023-11-05 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Hoopa Elementary, 5 Loop Rd, Hoopa, CA, 95546, United States
Please join us for some mini drum making. This event encourages our young men to bring with them a male role model in their lives.
Supplies and food will be provided as long as they last
All ages welcome, under 12 must be accompanied by an adult
For any questions please email Ernie @ ernie.a@twofeathers-nafs.org OR Andrea @ Andrea.kelly@kimaw.org
To register please click Link

Woman's Sweat Lodge Ceremony
2023-12-03 12:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Two Feathers Native American Family Services, 1560 Betty Ct, McKinleyville, CA, 95519
Happening This Sunday is a Woman’s Sweat. Come join in with good thoughts & energy for healing and prayer. Sweat will start at noon on 12/3/23

Winter Break Activities 2023 Week One
2023-12-27 08:00 - 2023-12-29 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join us for week one of our fun filled Winter break Activities. Starting 12/27 we will be at Mill Creek Theatre For a Movie Viewing, Day Two we will be Roller Skating at Blue Lake Roller Rink.
For More information Please Contact Rachel Fusi via Email or phone rachel.f@twofeathers-nafs.org or (707) 498 0017
To Register Click Here

Winter Break Activities 2023 Week Two
2024-01-03 08:00 - 2024-01-05 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join us for Week Two of our Winter Break Activities! 1/3/24 We will be at Mill Creek Cinema For a Movie Viewing of Migration Arrive at TF Office by 9:15AM. 1/4/23 We Will Be Swimming At The Arcata Pool, Arrive at TF by 10:45AM. For More Info Contact Rachel Fusi via Email or Phone rachel.f@twofeathers-nafs.org or (707) 498 0017
*Transportation is Limited*
To Register Click Here
Or Scan QR Code on flyer.
