SPOTLIGHT: Cheyenne River Youth Project’s RedCan Graffiti Jam

Written By Sarah Bowker

Held in the heart of the Cheyenne River Lakota Nation, RedCan Graffiti Jam strengthens connections with traditional Lakota culture in Eagle Butte, South Dakota.

RedCan provides meaningful, lasting inspiration for youth, who discover the profound power of art in finding their own voices, exploring their identities, and expressing themselves.

Cheyenne River Youth Project has served as a model for growing from a small volunteer-based organization to a nationally recognized nonprofit., only recently moving into the arts.

  • Timeframe to Complete Project: 1-3 Years

  • Cost Range: varies

  • Key Words: community, public spaces, Intermediate, Public Spaces & Gathering Places, community engagement, community design, sense of place, arts, BIPOC, diversity, inclusion, race, placemaking, community values, indigenous, youth engagement

To learn more about Cheyenne River Youth Project’s RedCan Graffiti Jam, click the button below.

This project was featured in Housing Assistance Council’s (HAC) Native American Creative Placemaking Report. HAC supports affordable housing efforts in rural communities across the United States. The work that provided the basis for this publication was supported by funding from the Wells Fargo Housing Foundation. To learn more, click on the button below.

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