Crow Creek Artwork Featured By Greeting Card Company

March 26, 2009

A new greeting card company formed on the Crow Creek Reservation features artwork created by youth from the community.

Wakan Yeja Okodakiciye, Inc. was formed with assistance from The Harvest Initiative through its Business Formation Services. The non-profit business is controlled entirely by local community members and the proceeds generated through the sale of the greeting cards will benefit youth on the reservation.

The initial printing of cards (which is nearly sold out) included Easter cards and blank greeting cards. The next printing is scheduled to take place in the next few weeks and could include birthday cards, sympathy cards, and other designs.

The Harvest Initiative is proud to have played a small role helping put the business together and looks forward to the continued growth and success of Wakan Yeja Okodakiciye.

For more information about Wakan Yeja Okodakiciye or to order cards, please contact Wakan Yeja Okodakiciye c/o Patricia Croley, PO Box 82, Fort Thompson, SD 57339.

The Harvest Initiative was founded in 2008 to invest locally in native grown ideas and support socially responsible business development to move the Crow Creek Sioux Reservation toward a commercially viable, self-sustaining economic environment.