by Heather Steinberger | Jun 29, 2020 | Community, Covid-19, RedCan, Waniyetu Wowapi Lakota Arts Institute
The Cheyenne River Youth Project announced today that it will host a special edition of its annual RedCan invitational graffiti jam this summer. Scheduled for Aug. 12-15, RedCan will incorporate an innovative virtual component as well as a variety of youth art...
by Heather Steinberger | Jun 29, 2020 | Cokata Wiconi Teen Center, Covid-19, Waniyetu Wowapi Lakota Arts Institute
Although this summer isn’t a typical one thanks to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, it’s still off to a busy start at the Cheyenne River Youth Project. The nonprofit organization, located in the heart of South Dakota’s remote Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation, is working...
by Heather Steinberger | Jun 24, 2020 | Volunteer Spotlight
My name is Sarah Antrim-Cambium, and I’m 54 years old. I’m originally from a small farming community in central Illinois, but I’ve lived in Chicago for the last 13 years. I’m a Spanish teacher with two master’s degrees: one in translation and interpretation, and...
by Heather Steinberger | Jun 19, 2020 | CRYP Hall of Fame
Although Nation Cowins grew up in Eagle Butte, South Dakota, he didn’t discover CRYP’s youth programming until this spring. He first arrived at Cokata Wiconi (Center of Life) in March, and he immediately got involved with the teen center’s native wellness, native food...
by Heather Steinberger | Jun 16, 2020 | Covid-19, Waniyetu Wowapi Lakota Arts Institute
The Cheyenne River Youth Project has announced the three winners of its “Cheyenne River Fights Covid-19” Art Contest. The youth art contest took place in May. Tusweca Mendoza, 14, won first place (his artwork is pictured above) and a cash award of $300. Angel Benson...