by Heather Steinberger | Dec 19, 2023 | Cokata Wiconi Teen Center, Community
This fall, the Cheyenne River Youth Project commemorated two special milestones. It celebrated its 35th anniversary at the annual Harvest Festival Dinner in October, and the 10th anniversary of its Teen Internship Program at the annual Wakanyeza Wopila Pi (Thanks for...
by Heather Steinberger | Dec 11, 2023 | Christmas Toy Drive
The Cheyenne River Youth Project announced today that it still has more than 250 wish lists remaining to be adopted in its Wo Otúh’an Wi (Moon of Giving Away Presents) Toy Drive. Less than two weeks remain to make sure these children’s holiday wishes come true. CRYP...
by Heather Steinberger | Dec 11, 2023 | Cokata Wiconi Teen Center, The Main Youth Center
This year’s Native American Heritage Month was a special one for the Cheyenne River Youth Project. Throughout November, Lakota youth ages 4-18 had access to robust cultural programming at both the Čhokáta Wičhóni (Center of Life) teen center and “The Main” youth...
by Heather Steinberger | Nov 17, 2023 | Christmas Toy Drive
For the Cheyenne River Youth Project, the winter solstice season means it’s time to demonstrate the Lakota values of generosity and care for others through the annual Wo Otúh’an Wi (Moon of Giving Away Presents) Toy Drive. It’s also a time to come together and...
by Heather Steinberger | Nov 17, 2023 | Community, Family Services
The Cheyenne River Youth Project reported today that, in collaboration with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, it distributed 435 boxes of food to families on the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation earlier this month. CRYP Family Services members received...
