NORTH COAST, Calif. – Mendocino College is pleased to invite the community to attend the 32nd annual Native American Motivation Day, which will be held in the Center for Visual and Performing Arts at the Ukiah campus on Friday, April 20, starting at 9 a.m.
The keynote speaker will be American Indian actor and model Dyami "Eagle" Thomas.
Thomas is an enrolled member of the Klamath Tribes in Oregon and a descendant of the Leech Lake Anishinabe in Minnesota. He is also a recipient of the National UNITY Organization’s prestigious 2016 class of "25 under 25" award.
Thomas, whose first love is theater, has acted in many theatrical productions, movies, public service announcements and commercials. He is also currently starring in the television series, “Runstone.”
He has always remained rooted in his culture’s traditions, and implements teachings from his Klamath and Anishinabe heritage into his everyday life.
Thomas also is a youth basketball coach, mentor, suicide prevention peer counselor and advocate for "Native Youth Leading Youth," a movement he started with his sister Rebecca in 2015.
This free event will provide an opportunity for American Indian students in grades six through 12 and community members to learn about Mendocino College programs and meet representatives from four year universities. Complimentary lunch will be provided.
For more information about Native American Motivation Day, please contact Native American Outreach Specialist Chantell Martinez at 707-468-3223 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
The Ukiah campus of Mendocino College is located at 1000 Hensley Creek Road, Ukiah.
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