by Heather Steinberger | Nov 13, 2023 | Waniyetu Wowapi Lakota Arts Institute
The Cheyenne River Youth Project’s award-winning documentary film, titled “Waniyetu Wowapi (Winter Count),” will be an official selection at the 5th annual Shining Mountains Film Festival in Aspen, Colorado next month. Scheduled for Dec. 1-2, the festival is designed...
by Heather Steinberger | Nov 13, 2023 | Christmas Toy Drive
The Cheyenne River Youth Project reported today that children’s wish lists for this year’s Wo Otúh’an Wi Toy Drive are pouring into its offices. With just five weeks remaining until the winter solstice and the Christmas holiday, CRYP staff and volunteers are working...
by Heather Steinberger | Nov 7, 2023 | Community, Special Events
The Cheyenne River Youth Project announced today that it will host its annual “Thanks for Kids” dinner for the community on Friday, Nov. 17. Scheduled for 4-6 p.m., this free public event will include a hearty autumn feast, children’s activities, and a very special...
by Heather Steinberger | Oct 30, 2023 | Community, Partnerships
In collaboration with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the Cheyenne River Youth Project will be distributing free food and household items to families on the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation in early November. Members of CRYP’s Family Services program...
by Heather Steinberger | Oct 23, 2023 | Cokata Wiconi Teen Center
The Cheyenne River Youth Project is dedicated to providing Lakota youth with access to the resources and opportunities they need to build a future in which they thrive. A vital component of that mission is providing access to sacred sites, and on Sept. 22-24, the...
