by Heather Steinberger | Feb 11, 2013 | Cokata Wiconi Teen Center
When you hear the phrases “domestic abuse” and “dating violence,” you might think of adult men and women in toxic relationships. You might not realize that these destructive patterns may take root much younger than a person’s 20s or 30s; the unfortunate reality is...
by Heather Steinberger | Feb 4, 2013 | Cokata Wiconi Teen Center
The Cheyenne River Youth Project® in Eagle Butte, South Dakota, is inviting local teens to participate in an exciting opportunity through the Indian Law and Order Commission. The commission, created through the Tribal Law and Order Act of 2010, is preparing to make...
by Heather Steinberger | Jan 28, 2013 | Cokata Wiconi Teen Center, Family Services, Sustainable Agriculture, The Main Youth Center
This year, we’ll celebrate the 25th anniversary of The Cheyenne River Youth Project. The quarter-century mark is not only a celebration of what a community can do for itself, but also major milestone on the way to an even brighter future. “It’s not common for a...
by Heather Steinberger | Jan 21, 2013 | Cokata Wiconi Teen Center, Community, Family Services, The Main Youth Center
Those seeking a truly one-of-a-kind gift for loved ones have a unique opportunity this winter. We recently launched our 2013 Winter Star Quilt Raffle, giving members of the public a chance to win the distinctive, queen-size “Winter on the Plains” Lakota star quilt....
by Heather Steinberger | Jan 14, 2013 | Cokata Wiconi Teen Center
For most people, when they think of their teenage years, the memories are filled with excitement, laughter and carefree fun. For many teens on our remote reservation, however, that fun and frivolity is in short supply. Young people have to grow up fast on Cheyenne...
by Heather Steinberger | Jan 7, 2013 | Cokata Wiconi Teen Center, Family Services, The Main Youth Center
We were once again able to bring hope, joy and more than a little magic to the children on the Cheyenne River reservation during the 2012 holiday season. Thanks to the steadfast, generous support of these invaluable partners, not to mention the hard work and...
