by Heather Steinberger | Aug 21, 2019 | Cokata Wiconi Teen Center, CRYP Hall of Fame
Hayzil Yellow Fox was just a small child when she first began coming to CRYP’s “The Main” youth center. Back then, as for many children, it was all about the daily fun, from arts and crafts to playing with the short- and long-term volunteers. And, as with many...
by Heather Steinberger | Aug 19, 2019 | Volunteer Spotlight
My name is Summereen Khan, and I’m from London, England. I have worked in the NGO/charity sector for more than 10 years, with a focus on project management and communications; I’ve also volunteered and worked with young people and community organizations in the United...
by Heather Steinberger | Aug 19, 2019 | Cokata Wiconi Teen Center, Community, Sustainable Agriculture
This summer, the Cheyenne River Youth Project’s teen interns had valuable opportunities to learn more about native food sovereignty through the Native Youth Food Sovereignty Summit in Rapid City and a special visit from seed keeper Rowen White to the Cheyenne River...
by Heather Steinberger | Aug 13, 2019 | Community, Family Services
The Cheyenne River Youth Project has announced that more than 500 children are receiving school supplies through this year’s School Supplies Drive, thanks to the nonprofit youth organization’s partnership with Running Strong for American Indian Youth. During the...
by Heather Steinberger | Aug 1, 2019 | Partnerships & Awards, Waniyetu Wowapi Lakota Arts Institute
The Cheyenne River Youth Project has announced that its executive director, Julie Garreau, is now a member of Arts South Dakota’s board of directors. This nonprofit, nonpartisan organization is dedicated to enriching the lives of South Dakotans and their...