Two-Spirit Teachings presented by Harlan Pruden
2022-10-21 16:30 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Two Feathers and Queer Humboldt are excited and honored to host Two Spirit Teachings! This is a two day event filled with lecture, discussion and building relationships for our 2SLGBTQIA+ community! Join us in making our community stronger and learning more!

Huge thank you to Harlan Pruden and the Two Spirit Dry Lab for this opportunity!

We hope to see you there!

Please Note: Fire Song is rated MA-17

If you have any questions, please contact Tai at tai.p@twofeathers-nafs.org or give us a call at 707-839-1933

Two-Spirit Teachings presented by Harlan Pruden (in Hoopa)
2022-10-22 13:30 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Two Feathers and Queer Humboldt are excited and honored to host Two Spirit Teachings with Harlan Pruden (Nehiyo/First Nations Cree)! This is a two day event filled with lecture, discussion and building relationships for our 2SLGBTQIA+ community! Join us in making our community stronger and learning more!

Huge thank you to Harlan Pruden and the Two Spirit Dry Lab for this opportunity!

We hope to see you there!

Please Note: Fire Song is rated MA-17

If you have any questions, please contact Tai at tai.p@twofeathers-nafs.org or give us a call at 707-839-1933

Halloween Block Party - McKinleyville
2022-10-22 15:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Two Feathers Native American Family Services, 1560 Betty Ct, McKinleyville, CA, 95519
You are invited to Two Feathers’ Halloween Block Party on Saturday, October 22 at 3:00 PM.
All Goblins and Ghouls are invited to join Two Feathers at the Halloween Block Party!
There will be pumpkin patch, pumpkin decorating, vendors, food, cookie decorating, music, and MORE!
Join us at 7 PM for a Spooky, Haunted Trail Walk!

Spooky Trail Walk - McKinleyville
2022-10-22 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Two Feathers Native American Family Services, 1560 Betty Ct, McKinleyville, CA, 95519
Feel like a walk? How about a walk along a spooky, haunted trail? Join Two Feathers on the night of Saturday October 22 for a spooky trail walk on the Cha-Gah-Cho Trail. We caution – enter at your own risk. All youth must be must be accompanied by an adult because it will be scary.

Halloween Community Event - Hoopa
2022-10-27 16:00 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Hoopa Neighborhood Facility
Join Two Feathers and the Hoopa Valley Tribe on Thursday, October 27 at 4 pm. There will be pumpkin painting, a haunted hall, and a showing of Hocus Pocus 2! Oh and there will be a costume contest with cash prizes!!

Trunk or Treat - McKinleyville
2022-10-31 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Two Feathers Native American Family Services, 1560 Betty Ct, McKinleyville, CA, 95519
Dress in your costumes, gather your family, and head on over to Two Feathers in McKinleyville on Halloween for their annual Trunk or Treat from 4 to 6 pm.

You've Survived Halloween Party - Hoopa High
2022-11-01
Halloween is over and you survived, but do not put your costume away yet! Let’s celebrate one more time on Tuesday, November 1 at Hoopa High Gym. Costume contest with prizes!!

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.
