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Five Lakota Teens Join CRYP’s Youth Employment Training Initiative This Summer

Five Lakota Teens Join CRYP’s Youth Employment Training Initiative This Summer

by Heather Steinberger | Jun 24, 2024 | Cokata Wiconi Teen Center

The Cheyenne River Youth Project announced today that five Lakota teens have joined its Youth Employment Trainee Initiative for summer 2024. They are: David Brave Heart, 16; Sarah Berndt, 16; E’von Brown, 16; Nation Cowins, 17; and Alaceyia Adams, 18. With critical...
89 Teens Attend CRYP’s 24th Annual Passion for Fashion

89 Teens Attend CRYP’s 24th Annual Passion for Fashion

by Heather Steinberger | Apr 9, 2024 | Cokata Wiconi Teen Center

The stars shone brightly in Eagle Butte, South Dakota, on Mar. 23. That Saturday, 89 Lakota youth ages 12-18 gathered at the Cheyenne River Youth Project’s Čhokáta Wičhóni (Center of Life) teen center for the nonprofit organization’s 24th annual Passion for Fashion...
CRYP Youth Leaders Engage at the State, National and Local Levels This Winter

CRYP Youth Leaders Engage at the State, National and Local Levels This Winter

by Heather Steinberger | Feb 26, 2024 | Cokata Wiconi Teen Center

EAGLE BUTTE, SD (Feb. 26, 2024) — The new year is off to a busy start for three youth leaders at the Cheyenne River Youth Project. Not only did they have the opportunity to attend South Dakota’s State Tribal Relations Day in Pierre, South Dakota, on Jan. 10, they...
CRYP Prepares to Welcome Youth to Annual Wačhipi kta Iglúwinyeyapi, Affectionately Known as Passion for Fashion

CRYP Prepares to Welcome Youth to Annual Wačhipi kta Iglúwinyeyapi, Affectionately Known as Passion for Fashion

by Heather Steinberger | Feb 5, 2024 | Cokata Wiconi Teen Center

Spring is around the corner, and that means it’s almost time for Wačhípí kta Iglúwiŋyeyapi (Youth Get Ready for the Dance), our long-running pre-prom program for young women and two-spirit youth. This year’s event will take place from 12 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Mar. 23...
CRYP Commemorates 10th Anniversary of Teen Internship Program

CRYP Commemorates 10th Anniversary of Teen Internship Program

by Heather Steinberger | Dec 19, 2023 | Cokata Wiconi Teen Center, Community

This fall, the Cheyenne River Youth Project commemorated two special milestones. It celebrated its 35th anniversary at the annual Harvest Festival Dinner in October, and the 10th anniversary of its Teen Internship Program at the annual Wakanyeza Wopila Pi (Thanks for...
CRYP Provides Robust Cultural Programming During Native American Heritage Month

CRYP Provides Robust Cultural Programming During Native American Heritage Month

by Heather Steinberger | Dec 11, 2023 | Cokata Wiconi Teen Center, The Main Youth Center

This year’s Native American Heritage Month was a special one for the Cheyenne River Youth Project. Throughout November, Lakota youth ages 4-18 had access to robust cultural programming at both the Čhokáta Wičhóni (Center of Life) teen center and “The Main” youth...
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  • CRYP’s 12th Annual RedCan Invitational Graffiti Jam Fills Eagle Butte with Art, Culture and Youth Creativity
  • CRYP Launches Annual School Supplies Drive, Prepares for August Distribution
  • CRYP Opens Winyan Toka Win Garden for Free Public Tours
  • CRYP Announces Schedule for 12th Annual RedCan Invitational Graffiti Jam, July 8-11
  • CRYP Prepares to Launch Land Stewardship Internship for Teens

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