Although Nation Cowins grew up in Eagle Butte, South Dakota, he didn’t discover CRYP’s youth programming until this spring. He first arrived at Cokata Wiconi (Center of Life) in March, and he immediately got involved with the teen center’s native wellness, native food sovereignty, indigenous cooking, and arts programs. “The different types of programs were… Continue Reading
While many of our teens first discover CRYP as 4- to 12-year-olds attending our youth programs at The Main, some arrive a bit later — drawn by dedicated teen programs at Cokata Wiconi (Center of Life). Deja Roberts falls into the latter group. Deja grew up in our hometown of Eagle Butte, South Dakota, and… Continue Reading
This month, CRYP staff joyfully welcomed our children back to “The Main” youth center and the Cokata Wiconi (Center of Life) teen center. While we are grateful to focus on our Wo Otuh’an Wi (Moon of Giving Away Presents) Toy Drive throughout the month of December, we miss our kids, and the day of their… Continue Reading
This year, CRYP launched its first-ever Lakota Arts Fellowship program. Operated through the Waniyetu Wowapi (Winter Count) Lakota Youth Arts & Culture Institute, this nine-month fellowship is designed for young people who have completed multiple teen arts internships and have expressed interest in pursuing advanced arts education and eventually careers in the arts. Introducing our… Continue Reading
CRYP staff and volunteers have grown accustomed to two familiar faces around The Main in the last year. Cousins Kazmira Runs After, 6, and Xavier Sebastion, 10, are regulars at the youth project’s center for 4- to 12-year-olds, and more often than not, they attend youth programming together. Kazmira says her mom told her about… Continue Reading
Hayzil Yellow Fox was just a small child when she first began coming to CRYP’s “The Main” youth center. Back then, as for many children, it was all about the daily fun, from arts and crafts to playing with the short- and long-term volunteers. And, as with many children, Hayzil looked forward to being old… Continue Reading
One of our greatest joys at CRYP is witnessing a child who attended our youth programming at The Main successfully transition to our Cokata Wiconi (Center of Life) teen center. A’Leigh RedDog is one such success story: She first started coming to The Main at age 7, and now at 15, she is a regular… Continue Reading
In the nearly 13 years since CRYP officially opened the doors to its Cokata Wiconi (Center of Life) teen center in Eagle Butte, South Dakota, we’ve learned that our teens participate in activities here for a variety of reasons. They might want to play basketball in the full-size gymnasium, use the fitness center, sign up… Continue Reading
CRYP has been active in the community for more than 30 years, which means we’re well into our second generation of kids. The thrill of welcoming our community’s younger children hasn’t worn off, however; we’re always delighted when they find us. Blue White Horse, 11, learned about The Main through his older brothers and sister.… Continue Reading
This month, the Cheyenne River Youth Project would like to shine the spotlight on one of our newest teen participants at Cokata Wiconi (Center of Life). Eagle Butte resident Maliyah Lee, 14, first started coming to our campus this past December, and she’s already completed her first internship. Maliyah says she immediately liked CRYP because… Continue Reading
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