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Tribal News
Tribe mourns the passing of Lena Landry
May 4, 2010, was a very sad day for the Puyallup Tribe, as beloved elder and former tribal leader Lena (Davis) Landry passed away quietly with her family by her side. Even though she lived a full life until age 91, her death was still a blow to people inside and outside the Tribe. After more than 70 years working for the betterment of her Puyallup people, Lena made many friends and left a lasting impression on anyone who shook her hand. She may have been small in size, but she was a most powerful woman whose influence reached across all spectrums of the Puyallup Indian tribal community. Read more...
First Fish Ceremony exemplifies salmon’s significance to Tribe
Tribal members gathered along the Puyallup River for the annual First Fish Ceremony May 12. About 40 people were gathered around awaiting the fishermen to return with their catch. Traditionally salmon was the main food for the Tribe and an important object of respect in the Puyallup ceremonies. When the boats arrived everyone was looking at them with anticipation. The fish was brought up on a wood plank that was covered with leaves. Those in attendance stood respectfully listening to their elder. The ceremony was led by tribal elder Dobie Tom, who shared stories from his past and spoke about the ancestors and the significance of the First Fish Ceremony. He said the First Fish Ceremony was to show respect to the salmon. Read more...
Tribe seeks changes to balance bank account
The Tribe’s financial future was presented at the most recent membership meeting May 1, and Tribal Council and members were able to agree that something needs to change. Read more...
Local wood stove replacement and diesel emission reduction programs help clear the air
The national American Lung Association report underscores importance of air pollution reduction programs. Three counties in the central Puget Sound region received poor grades from the American Lung Association in their annual The State of the Air report released recently, underscoring the importance of pollution reduction programs such as those administered by the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency. Read more...
Peace Rally continues to grow in fifth year
Messages of peace flooded the Portland Avenue neighborhood again as the Peace Rally drew close to 300 participants in its fifth year. Read more...
Tribe steps up child abuse awareness
Puyallup Tribe is growing its voice to create increased awareness on a devastating topic that often goes undiscussed: child abuse. Read more...
Fighting for Justice in Washington D.C.
Puyallup Tribal Councilmember David Bean has made two trips to Washington, D.C. since late March in an effort to secure federal funding for the Tribe. Read more...
Community cleans up Northeast Tacoma complex
A community clean up at Puyallup Tribal Housing Authority’s apartment complex in Northeast Tacoma on April 18 brought together residents and tribal staff in an effort to begin removal of a blighted property. Read more...
Fishing Wars Anniversary Preparation Dinner
Start toward gathering history and honoring participants
The Fishing Wars Anniversary Committee would like to extend its appreciation to the Puyallup Tribal Council, the casino employees and especially the participants for their support in this very important step in preparing for the Honoring Ceremonies of all the people vital in sustaining our Treaty Rights, before, during and after the Fishing Wars. Read more...
