by Heather Steinberger | Dec 19, 2023 | Cokata Wiconi Teen Center, Community
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...
by Heather Steinberger | Nov 7, 2023 | Community, Special Events
The Cheyenne River Youth Project announced today that it will host its annual “Thanks for Kids” dinner for the community on Friday, Nov. 17. Scheduled for 4-6 p.m., this free public event will include a hearty autumn feast, children’s activities, and a very special...
by Heather Steinberger | Aug 21, 2023 | Cokata Wiconi Teen Center
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...
by Heather Steinberger | Jun 30, 2023 | CRYP Hall of Fame
When CRYP started its Teen Internship Program, the youth project’s staff was dedicated to providing the Cheyenne River community’s youth with the opportunities and resources they would need to be workforce-ready. Ten years later, not only has the program graduated...
by Heather Steinberger | Aug 26, 2022 | CRYP Hall of Fame
In 2021, when South Dakota teenager August King moved from her longtime Rapid City home to the city of Eagle Butte on the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation, she decided that this would be a welcome opportunity to refresh and reset her life. A major part of that reset,...
