Two Feathers hosts ‘Rainbow Extravaganza’ – Eureka Times-Standard

Two Feathers Native American Family Services, a nonprofit in McKinleyville, CA, hosted the second annual “Rainbow Extravaganza” on June 25 at Pookey’s Park in Hoopa.

This event was the second Pride event hosted by Two Feathers NAFS with collaboration from Klamath-Trinity Joint Unified School District teachers Katie Hodges and Tina West, as well as Two Feathers staff Livey Ampudia, Charlena Trello and Tai Parker.

Parker, Two Feathers mental health clinician, said, “The event was attended by approximately 50 participants and provided a wide array of resources and education. Space was created to build knowledge and community for our Two Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (2SLGBTQIA+) community members.”

Representatives from many local organizations were also present in support of this event, including The Raven Project, Open Door (Trans Health Series), North Coast Rape Crisis Team, Queer Humboldt, Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, Redwood Coast Regional Center, Karuk Tribe (Division of Victim Assistance), Save California Salmon, Office of Clients’ Rights Advocacy Disability Rights California, Hoopa Elementary School Teachers and United Indian Health Services.

Two Feathers NAFS is a local nonprofit in McKinleyville that employs mental health providers who are passionate about Native American communities and reducing unnecessary suffering among Native American children and families living in Humboldt County. Two Feathers NAFS’ mission is to inspire healthy and balanced Native American communities in Humboldt County. To learn more, visit twofeathers-nafs.org.