Author Wambli Gleska Quintana is pictured above, at left, with fellow CRYP Youth Advisory Council member Nation Cowins. Young people are a significant demographic within the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe. In fact, more than 50 percent of the population is under the age...
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Fall Programming Includes Art, Food Sovereignty, Basketball and More!
Kids are back in school across the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation, and for the Cheyenne River Youth Project, that means a shift in youth and teen programming. To accommodate back-to-school schedules and seasonal interests, CRYP is launching a fall lineup that blends...
Lakota Artist Robert Tiger Mentors Teens in CRYP Buffalo Bone Medallion Workshop
The nonprofit Cheyenne River Youth Project has provided arts programming to Lakota children and teens for nearly 35 years. A critical component of this programming is providing the young people with access to traditional Lakota artists and culture bearers. One of...
CRYP Serves More Than 500 Children in This Year’s School Supplies Drive
The Cheyenne River Youth Project announced today that it is on track to serve more than 500 children in this year’s School Supplies Drive. On Thursday, Aug. 10, CRYP distributed school supplies to 355 children at its Čhokáta Wičhóni (Center of Life) teen center in...
Food Sovereignty Interns Visit Sacred Mato Paha
On Thursday, Aug. 17, the Cheyenne River Youth Project's summer interns had an opportunity to visit sacred Mato Paha (Bear Butte) in western South Dakota. Art Manager Wakinyan Chief and Programs Assistant Maggie Bad Warrior led the trip, which departed and returned to...
Wolakhota Warriors: A #MMIW Essay
One of our Cheyenne River teens has penned an essay about Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women/Relatives; while he wishes to remain anonymous, his voice needs to be heard. (Pictured here: Cheyenne River Lakota artist TamiJoy with her MMIW/MMIR-inspired art at RedCan...
Teens Experience Lakota Summer Camp This Month with CRYP
On Aug. 7-9, the Cheyenne River Youth Project welcomed seven young people to its two-night Lakota Summer Camp in the Waniyetu Wowapi (Winter Count) Art Park. Made possible with support from the Association on American Indian Affairs, this was the latest installment in...
Growing Into Wowachinyepi Applications Will Be Accepted Through Sept. 8
In collaboration with the Center for Native American Youth at the Aspen Institute, the Cheyenne River Youth Project is bringing back the popular “Growing into Wowachinyepi” program for a third cohort in 2023-24. CRYP announced today that it will accept applications...
RedCan Brings Hundreds to Mural Sites and Art Park, Including Special Guests
The Cheyenne River Youth Project’s 9th annual RedCan invitational graffiti jam on July 5-8 was one for the record books. The award-winning event’s attendance exceeded pre-pandemic levels, attracting hundreds of people — including the chair of the National Endowment...
CRYP Will Host Annual School Supplies Distribution on Aug. 10
The Cheyenne River Youth Project announced today that it will be distributing supplies for the 2023-24 school year to Cheyenne River children and families on Thursday, Aug. 10. The annual School Supplies Distribution is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at CRYP’s...