by Heather Steinberger | Oct 7, 2019 | Waniyetu Wowapi Lakota Arts Institute
On Tuesday, Oct. 1, the Cheyenne River Youth Project officially launched the Lakota Arts Fellowship, the nonprofit youth organization’s latest offering in its Waniyetu Wowapi (Winter Count) Lakota Youth Arts & Culture Institute. That evening, the inaugural cohort...
by Heather Steinberger | Oct 7, 2019 | The Main Youth Center
The Cheyenne River Youth Project has introduced a new initiative at its Eagle Butte campus designed specifically for the 4- to 12-year-olds who attend programming at “The Main” youth center. Christened Main Bucks, this initiative is designed to empower these younger...
by Heather Steinberger | Sep 30, 2019 | Christmas Toy Drive, Family Services
There are several ways to help CRYP serve more than 1,500 children during the 2019 Wo Otúh’an Wi Toy Drive: Make a tax-deductible donation by sending cash, a check or a money order to: The Cheyenne River Youth Project, P.O. Box 410, Eagle Butte, SD 57625. Make a...
by Heather Steinberger | Sep 30, 2019 | Christmas Toy Drive, Family Services
In just 12 weeks, the Cheyenne River Youth Project will bring Santa Claus to South Dakota’s Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation, where he will deliver thousands of personalized Christmas gifts to more than 1,500 children from 20 communities. Time is short for such a...
by Heather Steinberger | Sep 27, 2019 | Waniyetu Wowapi Lakota Arts Institute
This fall, the Cheyenne River Youth Project will be hosting two artists in residence from the South Dakota Arts Council. These artists, Hector Curriel and Jenny Menzel, will provide instruction, mentorship and guidance to local youth enrolled in CRYP’s Waniyetu Wowapi...
