Two Feathers Native American Family Services

Two Feathers is HIRING a Data Compliance Coordinator! Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/gqWfNGb6 General Function: Under the supervision of the Chief of Staff, the Data Compliance Coordinator provides support to the organization’s programmatic data collection practices, Enhanced Care Management billing and compliance, and quality assurance in alignment with the organization’s strategic plan. The role requires supporting the organization’s youth program efforts, database/performance management system and plays a critical role in ensuring the data collected and reported on by the organization is able to effectively communicate the organization’s impact. To Apply: Please submit a cover letter addressing your interest in working with our community and your professional background, in addition to your resume. To submit via email, please send to Brittany.j@twofeathers-nafs.org. To submit via mail, please address it to Two Feathers NAFS, Attn: Human Resources, 1560 Betty Ct, McKinleyville, CA 95519.

The holiday season can be a tough time for many. If you're feeling overwhelmed, you're not alone. Two Feathers Native American Family Services reminds you to reach out to the supportive people in your life. Taking that step can make all the difference. You deserve to be heard and supported. Please visit our website twofeathers-nafs.org to learn more about Two Feathers and to access resources if you or a loved one need support with substance abuse. If you need immediate assistance, call 988

Two Feathers Native American Family Services is hiring! We're looking for passionate Youth Development Specialists in both Eastern and Coastal Humboldt to support Native youth in building employment and leadership skills. This full-time position offers an exciting opportunity to make a difference. Feel free to check out the job description here: https://lnkd.in/gsxugqVV If interested please send your cover letter and resume to brittany.j@twofeathers-nafs.org

We hosted our 2024 Native Youth School and Community Wellness Conference and the recording of the presentations have been posted! You can find them below. Keep in mind, not all presenters consented to be recorded.

Our very own, Dr. Virgil Moorehead Jr., wrote a profound article that was published by Stanford University in their "Stanford Social Innovation Review" about his work and the work we get to do at Two Feathers. As Dr. Moorehead describes the work we do, he writes "Our team members serve as 'aunties' and 'uncles' to youth who are disconnected. Our North Star is helping youth give and receive love and care, to have agency over their lives. Ultimately, this requires staff who excel at relationship-building and are comfortable being vulnerable themselves....Many of our team members, 60 percent of whom are Native American, have experienced the same challenges as the youth they serve..." Great job, Virgil! Your leadership and commitment to our community is inspiring and I think plays a huge role in why we have been so successful as a Native youth serving agency. You can read the rest of the article by clicking the link below.

In honor of LGBT History Month, we’re thrilled to spotlight the 2nd annual North Coast Two Spirit Conference ! This year’s event is a powerful opportunity to celebrate and uplift Two Spirit voices and their essential role in our shared history and future. Whether you're a longtime advocate or new to the community, this is a chance to connect, learn, and grow together. September 29th 10-4 at the Wharfinger building in Eureka. Register to reserve your spot today at https://lnkd.in/gBtEH_gy

In honor of LGBT History Month, we’re thrilled to spotlight the 2nd annual North Coast Two Spirit Conference ! This year’s event is a powerful opportunity to celebrate and uplift Two Spirit voices and their essential role in our shared history and future. Whether you're a longtime advocate or new to the community, this is a chance to connect, learn, and grow together. September 29th 10-4 at the Wharfinger building in Eureka. Register to reserve your spot today at https://lnkd.in/gBtEH_gy

In honor of LGBT History Month, we’re thrilled to spotlight the 2nd annual North Coast Two Spirit Conference ! This year’s event is a powerful opportunity to celebrate and uplift Two Spirit voices and their essential role in our shared history and future. Whether you're a longtime advocate or new to the community, this is a chance to connect, learn, and grow together. September 29th 10-4 at the Wharfinger building in Eureka. Register to reserve your spot today at https://lnkd.in/gBtEH_gy

Please join us to discover culturally relevant and science-based strategies to improve the mental health and wellness of Native American youth and families. Learn about up-to-date research and best practices on youth mental health & wellness. Discover ways to empower Native American Youth and Families to thrive during difficult times. To see the full conference agenda and register online, go to: https://lnkd.in/gjjK87ry Topics Include: • Understanding the Impact of Trauma, Neglect, and Abuse on the Developing Brain • The Science of Mattering and Belonging to Youth Mental Health • Exploring Indigenous Identity and Youth Wellness • Addiction and Culture-Based Recovery Strategies for Native Youth • Native Resilience and Giftedness • The Power of Peer to Peer Relationships and Uplifting Native Youth Leadership

We kicked off some ACORN Flower Dance Programming in Hoopa last week and hosted a Flower Dance Overview Workshop for some of our girls. It was awesome to see a few new faces, and a few faces of youth that have been a part of the program for 6 years! We talked about what a Flower Dance is, the importance, the regalia, and we were able to dress some girls for the first time which is always a special moment that helps us build long lasting relationships with our youth. After the workshop, we were able to take 3 youth and their families to a Flower Dance in Hoopa. Thank you Vader family for being open to us bringing some of our youth! A huge thank you to Charlena Tello, Shanley Masten, Shaylynne Masten and Renee Doolittle for bringing regalia and being open to let us use it for moments like this. We would also like to give a huge shoutout to one of our former Youth Ambassadors and Senior Youth Ambassador, Renee Doolittle, for coming and talking with the girls and sharing her story on preparing for and having her Flower Dance. It was awesome to see you! Finally, thank you Shanley Masten for taking our photos! You had a way with making our girls feel comfortable and beautiful in their identity as young Native girls.