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Living Our Lakota Values: YEI Trainees Earn Bonuses This Month

Living Our Lakota Values: YEI Trainees Earn Bonuses This Month

by Heather Steinberger | Jun 12, 2026 | Cokata Wiconi Teen Center, Uncategorized

This week, we had a very special day at the Cheyenne River Youth Project. We had the honor of presenting a well-deserved bonus to two of our outstanding Youth Employment Initiative (YEI) trainees, Dom and Alex. The looks on their faces when they received their...
CRYP Engages Youth in Spring Programming Focused on Culture, Education and the Land

CRYP Engages Youth in Spring Programming Focused on Culture, Education and the Land

by Heather Steinberger | May 4, 2026 | Cokata Wiconi Teen Center, The Main Youth Center

This spring, the Cheyenne River Youth Project has been engaging children and teens across its Eagle Butte campus through a wide range of hands-on programming, including a college visit, cultural field trip, garden preparation, land stewardship activities and...
Another YEI Graduate Joins the CRYP Team

Another YEI Graduate Joins the CRYP Team

by Heather Steinberger | Apr 6, 2026 | Cokata Wiconi Teen Center

At the Cheyenne River Youth Project, we often talk about creating pathways for young people to grow into leadership roles within our community. Today, we’re proud to share what that looks like in real time. Johnny Blanco has completed our Youth Employment Initiative...
Cheyenne River Youth Project Celebrates Youth, Culture and Confidence at 26th Annual Passion for Fashion

Cheyenne River Youth Project Celebrates Youth, Culture and Confidence at 26th Annual Passion for Fashion

by Heather Steinberger | Mar 30, 2026 | Cokata Wiconi Teen Center

Sixty young people gathered at the Cheyenne River Youth Project’s Cokata Wiconi (Center of Life) Teen Center on March 14 for Passion for Fashion, also known as Wačhípí kta Iglúwiŋyeyapi (Youth Get Ready for the Dance). Now in its 26th year, the beloved tradition...
CRYP Creates Leadership Pathway for Local Teens

CRYP Creates Leadership Pathway for Local Teens

by Heather Steinberger | Mar 9, 2026 | Cokata Wiconi Teen Center

When Nation Cowins first walked into the Cheyenne River Youth Project’s Cokata Wiconi (Center of Life) Teen Center at age 13, he was simply looking for something to do after school. What he found instead was a pathway. Today, Cowins — whose Lakota name is Sunkawakan...
Cheyenne River Youth Project to Celebrate Women’s Strength at Barbie-Themed Passion for Fashion on March 14

Cheyenne River Youth Project to Celebrate Women’s Strength at Barbie-Themed Passion for Fashion on March 14

by Heather Steinberger | Mar 2, 2026 | Cokata Wiconi Teen Center

The Cheyenne River Youth Project’s 26th Annual Passion for Fashion, also known as Wačhípí kta Iglúwiŋyeyapi (Youth Get Ready for the Dance), will take place from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 14, at CRYP’s Cokata Wiconi (Center of Life) Teen Center. This year’s...
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News & Updates

  • Living Our Lakota Values: YEI Trainees Earn Bonuses This Month
  • CRYP Prepares for 12th Annual RedCan Invitational Graffiti Jam, July 8-11
  • CRYP Opens Growing Season with Annual Garden Blessing Ceremony
  • CRYP Engages Youth in Spring Programming Focused on Culture, Education and the Land
  • 39 Children Attend April Birthday Celebration at The Main

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