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Tribal News
How the mountain became ‘Rainier’
The story of how Mount Rainier came to be called this name is told well by Hon. James Wickersham (1857-1939), district judge for Alaska, Congressional delegate and Tacoma resident who settled here before Washington achieved statehood. According to James Wickersham, Capt. George Vancouver named the mountain “Rainier” in 1792 after an acquaintance, Rear Admiral Peter Rainier. However, James Wickersham says the admiral never saw the mountain nor did he ever visit America. This is also how Mount Baker came to be named – because a member of Capt. Vancouver’s crew by that name was the first one of the captain’s expedition to see it. Read more...
Event aims to rally support for restoring Native names
This Memorial Day weekend, a group of drummers will attempt to rally support for restoring the name of a Puget Sound icon. Read more...
From a blind date to 65 years of marriage
Stann and Wilma Sicade celebrate milestone
In 1945, Stann Sicade, Jr. was a young soldier stationed in Great Bend, Kan. Read more...
Chief Leschi students, staff and community celebrated cultures of the world at the school’s annual Culture Day May 14. Chief Leschi’s 950 students toured educational stations showcasing a variety of nationalities – from Korean, to German and British, Creole, Hispanic and Pacific Islander. Each culture shared their music, art, games, history and traditions with the students as they traveled around the globe. In one day, students learned how to use chopsticks, heard Scottish bagpipes, and witnessed a traditional Hawaiian pig-roast. They saw Native American stick game demonstrations, learned how to make Hawaiian Leis and took hula lessons. At lunch time, students were treated to a taste of every country in International Buffet where food from each region was sampled. Read more...
SURVIVOR: Puyallup Tribe Edition
I recently watched the finale of Survivor last week. As I watched the show, I was reminded that we are in the middle of our election. Read more...
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...
