by Heather Steinberger | Aug 21, 2020 | Cokata Wiconi Teen Center, RedCan, Waniyetu Wowapi Lakota Arts Institute
The Cheyenne River Youth Project’s 6th annual RedCan invitational graffiti jam was groundbreaking for more than one reason. This year, not only did the award-winning event broadcast live from eight cities across America to viewers around the world, it included a...
by Heather Steinberger | Jul 27, 2020 | Cokata Wiconi Teen Center, Covid-19, Waniyetu Wowapi Lakota Arts Institute
Due to the number of novel coronavirus cases on the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation, the Cheyenne River Youth Project moved on July 8 to stop all on-site youth programs, including teen internships. In an abundance of caution, the nonprofit youth organization ensured...
by Heather Steinberger | Jun 29, 2020 | Cokata Wiconi Teen Center, Covid-19, Waniyetu Wowapi Lakota Arts Institute
Although this summer isn’t a typical one thanks to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, it’s still off to a busy start at the Cheyenne River Youth Project. The nonprofit organization, located in the heart of South Dakota’s remote Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation, is working...
by Heather Steinberger | May 29, 2020 | Cokata Wiconi Teen Center, Covid-19
This week, the Cheyenne River Youth Project welcomed local youth to its new learning space in the Cokata Wiconi (Center of Life) gymnasium for three days of sewing classes. From Tuesday, May 26 to Thursday, May 28, youth learned to sew protective face masks under the...
by Heather Steinberger | May 18, 2020 | Cokata Wiconi Teen Center, Covid-19, Fundraisers
With the recent arrival of Covid-19 on South Dakota’s remote Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation, the Cheyenne River Youth Project has continued to adapt its programming and facilities to meet the challenges of the ongoing public health crisis. Not only is the nonprofit...
by Heather Steinberger | Apr 13, 2020 | Cokata Wiconi Teen Center, Community, Covid-19, Social Enterprises, The Main Youth Center
The Cheyenne River Youth Project has seen a lot of ups and downs in its nearly 32-year history, including the Great Recession. Now it’s facing what might be its biggest challenge yet: the global Covid-19 pandemic. Yet this grassroots nonprofit youth organization is...
