by Heather Steinberger | Oct 26, 2017 | Cokata Wiconi Teen Center, The Main Youth Center
October is Lakol Wichohan Wi, or the Month of Lakota Traditions and Culture, at the Cheyenne River Youth Project in Eagle Butte. To commemorate the monthly theme, as well as Native American Day on Oct. 9, the nonprofit youth organization has hosted a variety of...
by Heather Steinberger | Sep 18, 2017 | Cokata Wiconi Teen Center
When CRYP launched the innovative teen internship program three years ago, we hoped that the different opportunities in sustainable agriculture, social enterprise, wellness and art would allow our young people to explore their interests and passions, develop the job...
by Heather Steinberger | May 18, 2017 | Cokata Wiconi Teen Center, CRYP Hall of Fame
At the Cheyenne River Youth Project, we’ve worked hard over the years to develop a programming mix that allows us to reach as many young people as we can, and then develop deeper, more meaningful relationships with particular individuals over time. For example, we...
by Heather Steinberger | May 8, 2017 | Cokata Wiconi Teen Center
For nearly 30 years, the Cheyenne River Youth Project® has been dedicated to building and nurturing healthy children through its innovative, resourceful youth programs. The launch of CRYP’S teen internship program at the Cokata Wiconi (Center of Life) teen center...
by Heather Steinberger | Apr 24, 2017 | The Main Youth Center
For nearly three decades, the Cheyenne River Youth Project® has been dedicated to fostering wellness among the Cheyenne River Lakota reservation’s young people. And to Executive Director Julie Garreau and her staff, that means more than simply providing meals, snacks...