by Heather Steinberger | Nov 7, 2022 | Community, Special Events, Sustainable Agriculture
The Cheyenne River Youth Project reported today that 212 community members attended its recent 10th annual Harvest Festival. Made possible with support from the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe’s Indian Child Welfare program, Honor the Earth, J.R. Albert Foundation,...
by Heather Steinberger | Nov 22, 2021 | Community, Sustainable Agriculture
On Friday, Nov. 19, the Cheyenne River Youth Project served 186 community members in its annual “Thanks for Kids” dinner. Although this was the second consecutive drive-thru event due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the mood was a festive one as cars lined up after...
by Heather Steinberger | Sep 17, 2021 | Community, Covid-19, Social Enterprises, Special Events, Sustainable Agriculture
The Cheyenne River Youth Project’s 9th annual Harvest Festival Dinner is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 23 at the nonprofit organization’s campus in Eagle Butte. Due to the rise in Covid-19 cases, CRYP will host a free drive-thru meal for the second consecutive...
by Heather Steinberger | May 10, 2021 | Cokata Wiconi Teen Center, Community, Sustainable Agriculture
With vaccinations continuing and a seven-day average of less than three active Covid-19 cases per day on the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation, the Cheyenne River Youth Project is celebrating the rollout of its spring youth and teen programs. And, to ensure that its...
by Heather Steinberger | Sep 21, 2020 | Community, Covid-19, Special Events, Sustainable Agriculture
The Cheyenne River Youth Project announced today that its 8th annual Harvest Festival Dinner is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 8 at the nonprofit organization’s campus in Eagle Butte. This year, out of an abundance of caution, Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe community...
by Heather Steinberger | Jun 10, 2020 | Community, Covid-19, Sustainable Agriculture
June is off to a busy start at the Cheyenne River Youth Project, located in the heart of South Dakota’s remote Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation. Every day, staff members have been busy planting crops in their 2.5-acre, pesticide-free Winyan Toka Win (Leading Lady)...
