by Heather Steinberger | Mar 12, 2021 | Fundraisers, Lakota Culture
The Cheyenne River Youth Project announced today that it has unveiled an online recommended reading list for those who are interested in learning more about Native cultures, history, traditions, and life ways. But that’s not all — visitors can purchase books directly...
by Heather Steinberger | Feb 15, 2021 | Cokata Wiconi Teen Center, Community, Covid-19, Special Events
The Cheyenne River Youth Project announced today that Passion for Fashion will be back for 2021 — in a safe, virtual space. Scheduled for Saturday, Mar. 20, this intergenerational wellness event will include a curbside drive-thru luncheon, self-care kits, keynote...
by Heather Steinberger | Jan 18, 2021 | Christmas Toy Drive, Community, Covid-19, Partnerships
The Cheyenne River Youth Project’s Wo Otuh’an Wi, or “Moon of Giving Away Presents,” finally came to an end this past Friday, Jan. 15. Over the last several weeks, the nonprofit youth organization’s small staff — just 10 people — sorted, wrapped, and safely...
by Heather Steinberger | Dec 14, 2020 | Community, Family Services
The Cheyenne River Youth Project has announced that it will be starting its Wo Otúh’an Wi Toy Drive deliveries to local families in just a few days. For the first time, the nonprofit youth organization will handle these holiday deliveries curbside (2018 photo)....
by Heather Steinberger | Oct 30, 2020 | Christmas Toy Drive, Community, Covid-19, Fundraisers
In less than two months, the Cheyenne River Youth Project will bring Santa Claus to South Dakota’s Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation, where he will deliver thousands of personalized Christmas gifts to children in 20 reservation communities. The grassroots, nonprofit...
