Archive Wiyot Tribe Opens 2nd Native Club in California    The Wiyot Tribe in partnership with the Boys & Girls Club of the Redwoods celebrated the grand opening of the Boys & Girls Club of Wiyot Country at Table Bluff Reservation on Wednesday, March 26th. Though Boys & Girls Clubs are common on reservations elsewhere in the country, this new Club is one of only two Native American Boys & Girls Clubs in California. Boys & Girls Clubs in Indian Country provide a positive place to inspire and enable young people to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens by celebrating their culture and community, enjoying healthy fun with their peers, and learning new skills and self-confidence under the guidance of responsible adults. The ceremony began with a short presentation by Chief Professional Officer Jeff Jacobs. This was followed by the presentation of a plaque recognizing the Club as a new unit by Alan Anspach the Regional Director of Boys & Girls Clubs of America. The plaque was presented to Wiyot Tribe Social Service Director Michelle Vassel. Many prominent community members attended the event including representatives of the Redwood Capital Bank, the Loleta Chamber of Commerce Humboldt County Library, United Way, Two Feathers Native American Family Services, Center for Indian Community Development, California Tribal TANF Partnership, Wiyot tribal council and staff, and Boys & Girls Club directors from throughout the county. More than 100 children attended the event each of which received a Boys & Girls Club of Wiyot Country tee-shirt.