by Heather Steinberger | Sep 22, 2025 | Cokata Wiconi Teen Center, The Main Youth Center
As children across the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation returned to school, the Cheyenne River Youth Project launched a robust schedule of programs that combine learning, physical activity and fun. Offerings have included a self-defense course, teen internships, food...
by Heather Steinberger | Sep 22, 2025 | Partnerships, Special Events
The Oceti Sakowin Writers Conference, organized by the Oceti Sakowin Society, will take place at the Cheyenne River Youth Project’s Cokata Wiconi Teen Center in Eagle Butte later this week. What: Oceti Sakowin Writers Conference When: Thursday, Sept. 25 –...
by Heather Steinberger | Sep 10, 2025 | Family Services, Uncategorized
The Cheyenne River Youth Project is on track to serve several hundred children with this year’s School Supplies Distribution. On Thursday, Aug. 14, CRYP distributed backpacks filled with school supplies to 292 children at its Cokata Wiconi (Center of Life) teen center...
by Heather Steinberger | Aug 25, 2025 | Bear Butte Property, Cokata Wiconi Teen Center
The Cheyenne River Youth Project continued its series of seasonal Lakota culture camps in August with Koskalaka Woaphiye Wichothi (young men’s healing camp). The camp took place on Aug. 15-17 at Wakanyeja Kin Wana Ku Pi (The Children Are Coming Home), CRYP’s 39-acre...
by Heather Steinberger | Aug 11, 2025 | Community, Partnerships, Special Events, Uncategorized
Nearly 1,000 people received free vision care during a five-day clinic hosted by the Cheyenne River Youth Project, OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation and Sunglass Hut. Held Aug. 4-8, the clinic served 987 people ages 5 and up. Licensed optometrists provided full...
