By Shaun Scott, Puyallup Tribal News Nearly 100 Tribal Members gathered near the shores of the Hylebos Waterway at the Tribe’s Canoe Landing site on April 13 for this year’s Canoe Awakening. Cultural Center Assistant Director Clinton McCloud was on the mic for the majority of the day, sharing his insight and calling witnesses to […]
Family Day brings community together at Food Truck Village
By Shaun Scott, Puyallup Tribal News Hundreds of individuals including a bevy of Puyallup Tribal Members attended Family Day at the Puyallup Tribe Food Truck Village and Farmers Market on a sunny Saturday afternoon on April 12. The event featured a multitude of vendors and had a wide array of different items for sale. The […]
Native youth start spring break with GONA
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, […]