Canoe Journey

28 May

Culture Department hosts Canoe Awakening

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Photos and story by Puyallup Tribal News Staff On Sunday, May 16, the Culture Department held a Canoe Awakening Ceremony. The community gathered for good medicine and blessings. Members sang while other brushed cedar on the canoe. Witnesses were called and wrapped in blankets, and asked to say a few words on what they witnessed that day. After a few songs, the canoe headed down to the water. People took turns paddling around the sea on a beautiful sunny Sunday. If you haven't had a chance to get out on the water, do it! To take a seat where the…

19 Dec

House of Respect and Power Paddle to Puyallup featured in Illinois exhibit

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Virtual gala for exhibit's opening set for Tuesday, Dec. 22 By Lisa Pemberton, Puyallup Tribal News Editor Puyallup Tribal Veterans would like to invite all Tribal Members and members of the Tribal Community to the virtual gala for Trickster Cultural Center’s new exhibit “A Place of Teaching,” from 4 to 6 p.m. (Pacific Time) on Tuesday, Dec. 22. The permanent exhibit features photos and stories about Pacific Northwest and Midwest tribes. Part of the exhibit highlights the Puyallup Tribe’s House of Respect and 2018 Canoe Journey, or the Power Paddle to Puyallup. The gala, which will be held over a…