By Corvo Rohwer, Puyallup Tribal News Tribal youth and their parents started their short break from school off in a good way by participating in this year’s Gathering Of Native Americans Spring Break Camp from April 7 to 9. The GONA camp is intended to be a space where Tribal children can come to feel […]
Daffodil Parade remains a staple of the community
By Shaun Scott, Puyallup Tribal News The 92nd Daffodil Festival Grand Floral Parade brought Pierce County together on a picture-perfect, sunny Saturday on April 5. The 2025 parade, which included more than 125 floats, went through the streets of Tacoma, Puyallup, Sumner and Orting drawing hundreds of spectators spanning all ages in each city. Puyallup […]
March Elders Luncheon rings in spring season in style
By Shaun Scott, Puyallup Tribal News The optimism of spring permeated the atmosphere at the monthly Elders Luncheon on March 21 at the House of Respect. Staff members served up grilled salmon, roasted chicken breast, chicken cordon bleu, mashed red potatoes, green beans, wheat rolls, green salad and a fresh berry platter. Key lime pies […]
Puyallup Tribe, local school districts sign historic curriculum MOU
PUYALLUP RESERVATION, Tacoma, Wash.— For over 20 years, The Puyallup Tribe of Indians has supported efforts in local classrooms to educate students about the history of the Tribe and this land. Today, 13 local school districts signed a memorandum of understanding with the Tribe to coordinate, engage in and support meaningful consultation on education about […]
Puyallup Tribe donates more than $690,000 to 54 local organizations
The Puyallup Tribe Charity Trust Board and Puyallup Tribal Council have awarded 54 local organizations a combined $693,043. Representatives of the nonprofit and charitable organizations were greeted and thanked by members of the Puyallup Tribal Council as they arrived for the March 24 celebration at the Emerald Queen Casino Events Center in Tacoma. Tribal Council […]
Language Program hosts World Storytelling Day event
By Shaun Scott, Puyallup Tribal News Puyallup Tribal Language Director Amber Hayward received an email from a co-worker in early 2025 notifying her about the upcoming World Storytelling Day, which occurs every year on March 20 across the world. The rest is history. The Puyallup Tribal Language Program decided to host a World Storytelling Day […]
Department Spotlight – Fisheries
By Corvo Rohwer, Puyallup Tribal News When it comes to Tribal natural resources, the importance of fish can’t be understated. Whether it’s performing stream surveys, habitat restoration and development, artificial production and more, the Fisheries Department oversees it all to ensure a healthy environment for a population of growing fish. For Enhancement Chief Blake Smith, […]
Connie McCloud honored during Intellectual House 10th Anniversary
By Corvo Rohwer, Puyallup Tribal News. Heritage Division Manager Connie McCloud (sɫupayqʷuʔ) was one of 10 honored individuals recognized during the 10th Anniversary celebration of the Intellectual House (wǝɫǝbʔaltxʷ) at the University of Washington on March 14. The building is located within the University of Washington campus in Seattle and serves as a space where […]
Chief Leschi CTE program provides hands-on career experience
By Hailey Palmer, Puyallup Tribal News The Career and Technical Education program at Chief Leschi Schools, launched in its current form in fall 2020, was designed in part to make sure students see all possibilities and career paths they can take upon graduation. The program is divided into five pathways: hospitality (culinary arts), science and […]