by Heather Steinberger | Mar 14, 2022 | Cokata Wiconi Teen Center
The Cheyenne River Youth Project announced today that its new Wíyukačanyan Wówawičhakhiyapi (Creative Writing) internship will officially launch on Monday, Apr. 4. This will be the sixth internship track offered at the nonprofit youth organization, which also offers...
by Heather Steinberger | Feb 22, 2022 | Cokata Wiconi Teen Center, CRYP Hall of Fame
The Covid-19 pandemic left the Cheyenne River Youth Project reeling, just like everyone else in 2020. During those earliest weeks of lockdown, all we could do was prepare and distribute takeout meals; we missed our kids, and we knew we had to find a way to bring back...
by Heather Steinberger | Feb 21, 2022 | Cokata Wiconi Teen Center
CRYP’s popular Passion for Fashion event will return this spring with a drive-thru event on Mar. 19 and private formal-wear appointments starting Apr. 1. These appointments likely will be available through May 1, although CRYP will provide updates based on local...
by Heather Steinberger | Feb 7, 2022 | Cokata Wiconi Teen Center
The Cheyenne River Youth Project is preparing to launch its sixth teen internship program in Eagle Butte. Applications are now available for the new Wíyukačanyan Wówawičhakhiyapi (Creative Writing) internship, which will officially kick off in March. During the...
by Heather Steinberger | Feb 7, 2022 | Cokata Wiconi Teen Center, Waniyetu Wowapi Lakota Arts Institute
When the Cheyenne River Youth Project began its teen internship program with the Native Food Sovereignty track in 2013, it graduated 10 interns. In late 2021, the grassroots, Native-led nonprofit hit a major milestone: It graduated its 1,500th intern. As of January...
