by Heather Steinberger | Mar 25, 2013 | Cokata Wiconi Teen Center, The Main Youth Center
We’re pleased to announce that that we have received $125,000 in grant funding from the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe’s Tribal Equitable Compensation Act. TECA, which means “new beginning” in Lakota, is a landmark piece of legislation that allows more than $100...
by Heather Steinberger | Mar 25, 2013 | Cokata Wiconi Teen Center
This month, teenage girls from across the reservation had a special opportunity to get everything they need for this year’s prom at our annual “Passion for Fashion” event. Approximately 75 teens will attend their 2013 high school prom wearing...
by Heather Steinberger | Mar 18, 2013 | Community, Special Events
The Word Carrier Trading Post is returning to the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation this week. On Thursday and Friday, March 21-22, the Word Carrier will offer its large selection of Native American literature and an array of fair-trade products — including vintage...
by Heather Steinberger | Mar 18, 2013 | Community, Family Services
The Cheyenne River Youth Project® in Eagle Butte, South Dakota, has announced that it has $15,000 in grant funding for home improvements in communities across the 2.8-million-acre Cheyenne River reservation. The funding was provided by Alexandria, Virginia-based...
by Heather Steinberger | Mar 11, 2013 | The Main Youth Center
Thanks to generous contributions from Running Strong for American Indian Youth®, Tribal Ventures and countless individual supporters around the world, the Cheyenne River Youth Project® has raised approximately $91,000 to put toward much-needed renovations at its...