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...
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CRYP Participates in Groundbreaking Arts Summit in Washington, D.C.
On Tuesday, Jan. 30, the Cheyenne River Youth Project participated in a groundbreaking arts summit in Washington, D.C. Co-hosted by the White House Domestic Policy Council and National Endowment for the Arts, “Healing, Bridging, Thriving: A Summit on Arts and Culture...
CRYP Prepares to Welcome Youth to Annual Wačhipi kta Iglúwinyeyapi, Affectionately Known as Passion for Fashion
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 Served 1,100 Children in 2023 Toy Drive, Thanks to Vital Partnerships
The final numbers are officially in. The Cheyenne River Youth Project reported today that its 2023 Wo Otúh’an Wi (Moon of Giving Away Presents) Toy Drive served 1,100 children and more than 250 families on the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation. This is no simple task....
CRYP Commemorates 10th Anniversary of Teen Internship Program
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...
250 Wish Lists Remain to Be Adopted in This Year’s Toy Drive – You Can Help!
The Cheyenne River Youth Project announced today that it still has more than 250 wish lists remaining to be adopted in its Wo Otúh’an Wi (Moon of Giving Away Presents) Toy Drive. Less than two weeks remain to make sure these children’s holiday wishes come true. CRYP...
CRYP Provides Robust Cultural Programming During Native American Heritage Month
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...
Coming Soon: Annual Winter Solstice Parties for Youth on Nov. 30-Dec. 1
For the Cheyenne River Youth Project, the winter solstice season means it’s time to demonstrate the Lakota values of generosity and care for others through the annual Wo Otúh’an Wi (Moon of Giving Away Presents) Toy Drive. It’s also a time to come together and...
CRYP Serves 435 Cheyenne River Families in Fall Food Distribution
The Cheyenne River Youth Project reported today that, in collaboration with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, it distributed 435 boxes of food to families on the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation earlier this month. CRYP Family Services members received...
“Waniyetu Wowapi (Winter Count)” Documentary Will Appear at Shining Mountains Film Festival in Aspen
The Cheyenne River Youth Project’s award-winning documentary film, titled “Waniyetu Wowapi (Winter Count),” will be an official selection at the 5th annual Shining Mountains Film Festival in Aspen, Colorado next month. Scheduled for Dec. 1-2, the festival is designed...