The Keya Foundation, Inc

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The name “Keya” was given to the foundation because in the Lakota language, “Keya” stands for Turtle. The spirit of the Keya represents the guardian of life, longevity and fortitude. To learn more about the Keya please visit The Akta Lakota Museum . The Keya Foundation is a made up of a group of people from diverse backgrounds working towards one goal: Building Capacity within our communities. The

method to accomplish this goal is by educating, training, hands-on learning, and developing programs that can be used by the people living in this area as well as those who are living in other areas facing the same problems and issues. The Keya Foundation is thrilled to be partnering with some great programs in order to make sure its Vision and Mission is a success and continues to be that way for years to come.

Check out what our Natural Helper students have to say about their experience, what they enjoyed, and what they gained f...
08/27/2026

Check out what our Natural Helper students have to say about their experience, what they enjoyed, and what they gained from being part of the program.

⭐Applications for the 2026–2027 C-EB 6th Grade Natural Helpers program are available at the C-EB UE Central Office.⭐

‼Applications are due next Thursday, September 3rd!

📣Calling Eagle Butte 7th & 8th Graders! Are you interested in building leadership skills, meeting other students, sharin...
08/26/2026

📣Calling Eagle Butte 7th & 8th Graders! Are you interested in building leadership skills, meeting other students, sharing your ideas, and getting involved in your community?

The Good Relative Circle is accepting applications for the 2026–2027 school year! GRC gives youth the opportunity to work together, explore issues that matter to young people, participate in community activities, and help create projects and events that reflect their ideas and interests.

Applications are available at the Keya Foundation office, 220 E. Prairie Rd., Eagle Butte, or can be completed online: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfZ7o-Xjxfpdl0j6XIuIkymv7QIDopOK1SDGd5ZY7bzWlRcAw/viewform
‼Applications are due next Thursday, September 3rd!‼

Back to School: Youth Programs Are Open + Community Updates
08/26/2026

Back to School: Youth Programs Are Open + Community Updates

Building partnerships with communities on the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribal Reservation through education, social health, and cultural renewal to invest in themselves, their families, and their communities for a future of endurance, longevity and protection.

We Need Your Help! The Keya Foundation is gathering community input through our Community Nutrition Assessment, and we’r...
08/25/2026

We Need Your Help! The Keya Foundation is gathering community input through our Community Nutrition Assessment, and we’re looking for more community members to participate.

⭐The assessment takes only a 10 minutes to complete, and closes September 14, 2026! ⭐

📞 Call 605-218-1884 to participate!
🎁 Every 10th person who completes the assessment will receive a door prize!

Call before 9-14-26 for your chance to participate, and help inform future programming in our community.

📢Check out what our GRC students have to say about their experience, what they enjoyed, and what they gained from being ...
08/20/2026

📢Check out what our GRC students have to say about their experience, what they enjoyed, and what they gained from being part of the program. From building leadership skills and friendships to getting involved in the community and having their voices heard, GRC is shaped by the youth who participate.

🔶Applications for the 2026–2027 Good Relative Circle are now open for eligible Eagle Butte students in the 7th & 8th grade!

🔶Applications can be picked up at the Keya Foundation office at 220 E. Prairie Rd., Eagle Butte, or completed online: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfZ7o-Xjxfpdl0j6XIuIkymv7QIDopOK1SDGd5ZY7bzWlRcAw/viewform

🔶Applications are due Thursday, September 3rd!

Help Us Learn More About Our Community!We’re continuing to collect community input through the Keya Foundation Community...
08/18/2026

Help Us Learn More About Our Community!

We’re continuing to collect community input through the Keya Foundation Community Nutrition Assessment, and we’d love to hear from more community members.

Your participation helps us better understand what people in our communities experience, what resources are available, and where there may be opportunities for improvement.

📞 Call 605-218-1884 to participate!

Happy First Day of School, C-EB!🔴⚪🔵Welcome back, students, families, and staff! We hope everyone has a great first day a...
08/17/2026

Happy First Day of School, C-EB!🔴⚪🔵

Welcome back, students, families, and staff! We hope everyone has a great first day and a wonderful school year.

⭐Calling all 6th grade students and parents/guardians! Would your student be interested in building leadership skills, strengthening friendships, supporting your peers, and making a positive impact at school? We’d love to see their application!
⭐Natural Helpers applications are now available in the C-EB Upper Elementary Central Office.

08/10/2026

Your Voice Can Help Shape Our Community! We want to hear from YOU! The Keya Foundation is conducting a Community Nutrition Assessment to better understand the experiences, needs, and priorities of people in our communities.

Call 605-218-1884 to complete the assessment! Every 10th person who completes the assessment will receive a door prize!

Know someone who lives in one of the participating communities? Tag them below and help us spread the word! 👇Your voice matters, and every response helps us better understand what our communities need.

The Keya Foundation – Partnering with underserved communities through education, social health, and c

Natural Helpers Impact Report is here! We’re excited to share the 2025–2026 C-EB 6th Grade Natural Helpers Impact Report...
08/07/2026

Natural Helpers Impact Report is here! We’re excited to share the 2025–2026 C-EB 6th Grade Natural Helpers Impact Report! 🎉

This report highlights the experiences, accomplishments, and impact of another successful year of Natural Helpers programming at Cheyenne-Eagle Butte School.

Interested in seeing how the program has grown? Both the 2024–2025 and 2025–2026 Natural Helpers Impact Reports are now available on our website at https://www.keyafoundation.org/natural-helpers-program. Thank you to our Natural Helpers students, families, school partners, and advisors for another great year! ❤️

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220 E. Prairie Road
Eagle Butte, SD
57625

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