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CRYP Introduces 2022-23 Art Fellows, Embarks on Minneapolis Art Adventure

CRYP Introduces 2022-23 Art Fellows, Embarks on Minneapolis Art Adventure

by Heather Steinberger | Nov 21, 2022 | Waniyetu Wowapi Lakota Arts Institute

The Cheyenne River Youth Project is proud to introduce its third cohort of Lakota Art Fellows: 11th grader Julia Lesmeister, 10th graders  Journey Grey and Haylee Wells, and 9th grader Jayson Little Wounded. The teens’ nine-month journey will conclude next July at the...
CRYP Engages and Empowers Youth Through Innovative Lakota Art Fellowship Program

CRYP Engages and Empowers Youth Through Innovative Lakota Art Fellowship Program

by Heather Steinberger | Aug 22, 2022 | Waniyetu Wowapi Lakota Arts Institute

This summer, the Cheyenne River Youth Project concluded its second Lakota Art Fellowship at its Waniyetu Wowapi (Winter Count) Institute. Fellow Julia Lesmeister officially graduated from the program on July 21, and on Aug. 14, she celebrated her 16th birthday. CRYP...
Wakinyan Chief Joins CRYP as Art Manager for the Waniyetu Wowapi Institute & Art Park

Wakinyan Chief Joins CRYP as Art Manager for the Waniyetu Wowapi Institute & Art Park

by Heather Steinberger | May 27, 2022 | Waniyetu Wowapi Lakota Arts Institute

The Cheyenne River Youth Project announced today that Wakinyan Chief has joined its full-time staff as art manager. In this role, Chief is responsible for overseeing programming at the nonprofit community development organization’s Waniyetu Wowapi (Winter Count)...
CRYP Documentary Now Appearing in 2022 Latino & Native American Film Festival

CRYP Documentary Now Appearing in 2022 Latino & Native American Film Festival

by Heather Steinberger | Apr 25, 2022 | Art Center, Partnerships & Awards, Waniyetu Wowapi Lakota Arts Institute

The Cheyenne River Youth Project has announced that its new documentary film, titled “Waniyetu Wowapi (Winter Count),” is a featured film at this year’s Latino & Native American Film Festival. The groundbreaking festival at Southern Connecticut State University in...
Introducing CRYP’s 2021-22 Lakota Art Fellows

Introducing CRYP’s 2021-22 Lakota Art Fellows

by Heather Steinberger | Mar 31, 2022 | Waniyetu Wowapi Lakota Arts Institute

The Cheyenne River Youth Project is proud to introduce its second cohort of Lakota Art Fellows: Julia Lesmeister, 15; Sierra Maynard, 15; and Courtney Silk, 14. All three teens attend Cheyenne-Eagle Butte High School.  CRYP created the Lakota Art Fellowship in 2019 so...
CRYP Reaches Major Milestone with Teen Internship Program

CRYP Reaches Major Milestone with Teen Internship Program

by Heather Steinberger | Feb 7, 2022 | Cokata Wiconi Teen Center, Waniyetu Wowapi Lakota Arts Institute

When the Cheyenne River Youth Project began its teen internship program with the Native Food Sovereignty track in 2013, it graduated 10 interns. In late 2021, the grassroots, Native-led nonprofit hit a major milestone: It graduated its 1,500th intern. As of January...
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