by Heather Steinberger | Nov 3, 2025 | Cokata Wiconi Teen Center, Community, Special Events, The Main Youth Center
The Cheyenne River Youth Project will commemorate Native American Heritage Month this November with three weeks of youth-centered activities, community gatherings, and cultural programs. From traditional handgames and Lakota trivia to art workshops, a new youth...
by Heather Steinberger | Nov 19, 2024 | Special Events
November is Native American Heritage Month, and at the Cheyenne River Youth Project, the calendar is full of activities that celebrate Lakota culture and life on the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation. Special activities include a Young Women’s Healing Camp,...
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 | Nov 22, 2021 | Community, Sustainable Agriculture
On Friday, Nov. 19, the Cheyenne River Youth Project served 186 community members in its annual “Thanks for Kids” dinner. Although this was the second consecutive drive-thru event due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the mood was a festive one as cars lined up after...
