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Vice Chair gives endorsement in person at fundraiser PUYALLUP RESERVATION, Tacoma, Wash.—The Puyallup Tribal Council has endorsed Attorney General Bob Ferguson to be the next governor of Washington. Vice Chairwoman Sylvia Miller delivered the endorsement at a fundraiser for Ferguson on Sept. 17. “The Puyallup Tribe has made a unanimous decision that the right person to be governor of this state is Bob Ferguson,” she said. “When you see something in somebody that you feel is honest, true ... who shares the values that you have, you have to get involved. I am proud to support Bob Ferguson.” Tribal Council…
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Sep
By Molly Bryant, Puyallup Tribal News The Puyallup Tribe has obtained a new shellfish monitor boat named the Sovereign One. The boat is better equipped to navigate rough waters than the previous monitor boat, according to Big Bean Flores, a senior shellfish monitor who has been working in the department for more than 10 years. Flores first pitched the idea to Nancy Shippentower, the director of the Shellfish Department. He explained how the old backup boat was beyond new repairs and how the Tribe could benefit from a bigger, more substantial vessel. Flores began his search after receiving approval from…
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Sep
By Molly Bryant, Puyallup Tribal News Nestled at the bottom of the mountains in Randle, Tribal community members attended Huckleberry Culture Camp in late August. Smiling children ran around the campground playing games as adults packed their day’s huckleberry harvest in large Ziploc bags. Organized by the Puyallup Tribal Culture Department, the camp serves as a way for Puyallup Tribal members to connect with their culture. They rented out the Cispus Learning Center. Each day, the department planned fun cultural activities. Attendees spent the days picking huckleberries, crafting, playing games and enjoying the great outdoors. A lack of cell phone…
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Sep
By Sarah Bryant, Puyallup Tribal News In a remarkable testament to nature's enduring strength and the unwavering commitment of the Puyallup Tribal Fisheries Department, a momentous milestone was celebrated with the commencement of the fall Chinook spawning season at the Clarks Creek Hatchery. Amid the fish splashing in the acclimation pond, a chorus of voices resonated with excitement, shouting "Buck! Hen! Bingo!" as skilled Fisheries employees carried out their vital work, ensuring the continuity of this remarkable salmon run. Fall Chinook return and spawning The Fall Chinook journey back to the Clarks Creek Hatchery commences in mid-July, extending until the…
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Sep
By Molly Bryant, Puyallup Tribal News The aroma of fire-baked salmon enveloped the Puyallup Canoe Landing site on Saturday, Sept. 9. Elders who witnessed the struggles during the Fish Wars shared their stories at the Fishing Wars Memorial salmon bake as the youth actively listened. The event, a tribute to the past, brought the Puyallup Tribal community together and allowed those in attendance to reflect on the contentious history. The Fish Wars spanned approximately from the late ‘50s to the mid-'70s. Conflicts arose between Indigenous communities and the United States government regarding fishing rights. The Puyallup Tribe, along with several…
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Sep
By Puyallup Tribal News Staff Dancers commanded attention even as they stood still with bold feathers, tassels and jingles stitched to their brightly colored regalia. Then it was impossible to look away as teams twirled and stomped their way around a spacious dance floor, charged by the thunderous rumble of drums. It was time for the 44th annual Puyallup Labor Day Powwow which brought three days of festivity to Chief Leschi Schools, from Sept. 1 to 3. Activity centered on a large tent that was erected on campus for one of the year’s biggest cultural events. Tribes came from near…