by Heather Steinberger | Feb 1, 2021 | Cokata Wiconi Teen Center, Partnerships, Waniyetu Wowapi Lakota Arts Institute
It’s a new year, and for the Cheyenne River Youth Project, that means it’s time to welcome the winter cohort of teen interns. In February, Cheyenne River youth will begin five-week-long internship programs in Native Wellness, Indigenous Foods & Cooking, and Art....
by Heather Steinberger | Sep 4, 2020 | Community, Covid-19, Waniyetu Wowapi Lakota Arts Institute
Last weekend, on Aug. 28-30, the Cheyenne River Youth Project invited three of its Minneapolis-based RedCan artists to visit the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation for a special reason. Over three days, Biafra, Wundr and Ryoe created a vibrant “CRST Lives Matter” mural...
by Heather Steinberger | Sep 3, 2020 | Covid-19, RedCan, Special Events, Waniyetu Wowapi Lakota Arts Institute
The Cheyenne River Youth Project’s 6th annual RedCan invitational graffiti jam came to a close on Saturday, Aug. 15 with a special live broadcast that united artists in eight cities across America. Together, they unveiled their RedCan 2020 murals in a live broadcast:...
by Heather Steinberger | Aug 21, 2020 | Cokata Wiconi Teen Center, RedCan, Waniyetu Wowapi Lakota Arts Institute
The Cheyenne River Youth Project’s 6th annual RedCan invitational graffiti jam was groundbreaking for more than one reason. This year, not only did the award-winning event broadcast live from eight cities across America to viewers around the world, it included a...
by Heather Steinberger | Aug 15, 2020 | Community, Covid-19, RedCan, Waniyetu Wowapi Lakota Arts Institute
In an unprecedented year, the Cheyenne River Youth Project joined forces with artists, partners, and friends to create an innovative new version of its annual, award-winning RedCan invitational graffiti jam. Tonight, that remarkable experience will come to a close. ...
by Heather Steinberger | Aug 14, 2020 | Community, Covid-19, RedCan, Waniyetu Wowapi Lakota Arts Institute
When the novel coronavirus pandemic exploded this spring, staff at the Cheyenne River Youth Project assumed they would have to cancel their 6th annual, award-winning graffiti jam. After all, how could such a dynamic, live art experience take place during a public...
