By Shaun Scott, Puyallup Tribal News. “A plethora of individuals in need throughout the Tacoma region garnered assistance on Dec. 7 at the annual Helping the Homeless event at the former Puyallup Tribal Administration Building on Portland Avenue. “The event, which kicked off at 10 a.m. on a rainy Saturday morning, saw hundreds of people […]
Puyallup Tribal Health Authority breaks ground on new administration building
By Shaun Scott, Puyallup Tribal News. More than 100 individuals ignored frigid temperatures hovering in the mid-30s for an unforgettable celebration on the Puyallup Reservation. The Puyallup Tribal Health Authority officially broke ground on a brand-new building on Dec. 4. Puyallup Tribal Council Chairman Bill Sterud, Vice Chairwoman Sylvia Miller, Councilwoman Annette Bryan, Councilman James […]
Toxic piling removal underway at remnants of Dickman Lumber Mill
By Corvo Rohwer, Puyallup Tribal News. Cleanup part of long process to restore long-abused waters of Commencement Bay The Washington State Department of Natural Resources has begun the undertaking of removing pilings at Dickman Mill Park. Located on Commencement Bay, the derelict structure has been polluting the area for years as removal projects were stunted […]
Vice Chairwoman Miller selected to serve on Governor-elect Bob Ferguson’s transition team
By Hailey Palmer, Puyallup Tribal News. As Governor-elect Bob Ferguson prepares to assume the role in 2025, he’ll have a familiar face to the Puyallup Tribe helping him do that. Puyallup Tribal Council Vice Chairwoman Sylvia Miller was personally asked by Ferguson to serve on his transition team as he readies for his time as […]
Councilwoman Bryan honored by Puget Sound Business Journal
By Hailey Palmer, Puyallup Tribal News. The Puget Sound Business Journal recently named Puyallup Tribal Councilwoman Annette Bryan one of its Directors of the Year, recognizing her for the work she’s done serving on various organizational boards throughout the community, including the Puyallup Tribal Council. Throughout her career, Bryan has been a member of not […]
Department Spotlight – Sustainability
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 […]