by Heather Steinberger | Aug 11, 2014 | Family Services
For many years, the Cheyenne River Youth Project® in Eagle Butte, South Dakota, and Alexandria-based Running Strong for American Indian Youth® have worked together to provide valuable programs and services on the remote Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation. And, after the...
by Heather Steinberger | Aug 11, 2014 | Cokata Wiconi Teen Center
Earlier this summer, five Cheyenne River Sioux teens had the opportunity to join more than 1,400 native youth ages 14 to 24 from around the United States at the 38th annual National UNITY Conference. This year’s conference, held June 28 to July 2 at the Oregon...
by Heather Steinberger | Aug 4, 2014 | Cokata Wiconi Teen Center, Community
On Thursday, August 7, the Cheyenne River Youth Project® will welcome students from St. Charles, Missouri-based Lindenwood University for a special edition of the 2014 College Night Series. This free College Night event, which is scheduled for 5-6 p.m. at the Cokata...
by Heather Steinberger | Aug 4, 2014 | Community, Sustainable Agriculture
Now in its second season, CRYP’s Leading Lady Farmers Market has reached new heights — and continues to grow. To date, the market has raised more than $1,000 to support CRYP programming and services, it has educated 15 teen interns, and it’s giving participating...
by Heather Steinberger | Jul 28, 2014 | Community, Family Services, Fundraisers
Although summer fun remains in full swing, the beginning of August marks the countdown to the start of a new school year — and that means the staff and volunteers at the Cheyenne River Youth Project® are hard at work on their annual 2014 School Supplies Drive. As it...