By Corvo Rohwer, Puyallup Tribal News. Following Puyallup Tribal Council’s 2019 Climate Emergency Resolution, the Puyallup Tribe developed a Sustainability Program to ensure proper measures were being taken to ensure correct climate action was established. Along with the department, a sustainability manager role was added, now filled by Puyallup Tribal Member Kalicia Bean. She engages members […]
Tribal curriculum continues to develop in local school districts
By Corvo Rohwer, Puyallup Tribal News. Heritage Division Curriculum Developer and School Liaison Patricia Conway visited multiple school districts in November to observe the ongoing implementation of the Since Time Immemorial curriculum. Also known as the John McCoy (lulilaš) STI, the Tribally-cultivated curriculum has been a requirement for schools to teach since 2015 by Senate Bill […]
New Admin Building Blessing
By Hailey Palmer, Puyallup Tribal News. A blessing and open house was held Nov. 15 for the Tribe’s new administration building where Tribal Members and employees had the chance to tour the building. Heritage Division Manager Connie McCloud delivered the blessing and Language Director Amber Hayward shared a prayer in Lushootseed before each member of […]
Puyallup Tribe drummers, dancers perform at Lumen Field Event Center
By Puyallup Tribal News Staff. In honor of Native American Heritage Month, Puyallup drummers and dancers took the stage at the Lumen Field Event Center on Nov. 3 prior to the Seattle Seahawks game against the Los Angeles Rams. The group performed “Power Song” on the main stage in the event center, and their performance […]
City of Puyallup Board & Commission Vacancies
The City of Puyallup is soliciting applications through December 31, 2024 for vacancies on the following citizen volunteer boards and commissions: To be considered, submit an application no later than 5:00 pm on December 31, 2024. Membership requirements can be found online. For more information, email info@puyallupwa.gov or call 253-841-5480.
Rezz Con makes debut at Youth Center
By Corvo Rohwer, Puyallup Tribal News Cosplayers, artists and pop-culture fans convened at the Little Wild Wolves Youth and Community Center on Oct. 26. to participate in the center’s first Rezz Con. Read the rest of the story at the Puyallup Tribe of Indians website.
Tribal administration hosts trick-or-treat celebration
Children from Grandview Early Learning Center and Chief Leschi Schools visited the Tribal Administration on Oct. 25 for a spooky trick-or-treat celebration. Read the rest of the story at the Puyallup Tribe of Indians website.
The Puyallup City Council Oct. 29 Meeting Agenda
The Puyallup City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on Oct. 29 (6:30 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Trunk or Treat in The Rain
By Puyallup Tribal News Staff. In partnership with Head Turners and Street Kingz, the Puyallup Tribe hosted a spirited Trunk or Treat event Oct. 20. Despite the windy and rainy weather, the community turned out in full force to enjoy a day filled with fun and festivities. The beginning of the event featured a variety […]