COVID-19 safety – Puyallup Tribal News

19 Aug

Reminder: Twulshootseed Yard Sign Giveaway

COVID-19, COVID-19 safety, Drive-Thru Event, Puyallup Language Program, twulshootseed, Twulshootseed Yard Sign

11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, August 21 People's Park, 900 M.L.K. Jr Way, Tacoma, WA 98405 These drive-thru events are open to everyone. Please remember to wear a mask and to practice social distancing. If you are feeling unwell, join us for the next event. Questions? Contact David Turnipseed, [email protected] or (253) 344-3665 For more information about this project visit: https://www.puyalluptriballanguage.org/community/PuyallupTribeYardSigns.php

02 Aug

Main Admin Building closed Tuesday, August 3, membership services to continue

COVID-19, COVID-19 safety, COVID-19 Vaccine, Positive COVID-19 case

Good evening, Tribal community. The main Administration Building will be closed Tuesday, Aug. 3. Two more employees reported positive tests for COVID-19 today. Following our usual protocols, Human Resources has been conducting contact tracing and the building is being deep cleaned. Please reschedule any in-person appointments that were to take place in Admin, as employees are being encouraged to telework. Department and program contact information can be found using the Tribal Directory, http://puyallup-tribe.com/services/directory.html Vaccinations available – and free to employees + households and PTHA Patients The Tribe’s medical director, Dr. Shelton, said we are in a new wave of COVID-19. All Tribal government…

23 Jul

Reminder: Twulshootseed Yard Sign Giveaway

COVID-19, COVID-19 safety, Drive-Thru Event, Puyallup Language Program, Yard

11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunday, July 25 Chief Leschi Schools Elementary, 5625 52nd St. E Puyallup, WA 98371 These drive-thru events are open to everyone. Please remember to wear a mask and to practice social distancing. If you are feeling unwell, join us for the next event. Questions? Contact David Turnipseed, [email protected] or (253) 344-3665 For more information about this project visit: https://www.puyalluptriballanguage.org/community/PuyallupTribeYardSigns.php

20 Jul

Vendors encouraged to set up tables at Sunday Pride event

Chief Leschi Schools, COVID-19 safety, Pride Event

The Puyallup Tribe’s second annual pride event will take place from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, July 25, at Chief Leschi Schools in the field area. The Pride Working Group is looking for vendors interested in setting up at this event. To request a space, email [email protected] by Thursday, July 22. Please bring your own tables, chairs, and tents; setup equipment is not provided. This event is open to the public. Participants are strongly encouraged to follow the Tribe’s recommended COVID-19 precautions, including wearing masks, practicing social distancing and staying away if you have symptoms.

08 Jul

Upcoming Twulshootseed Yard Sign Giveaway Events

COVID-19, COVID-19 safety, Drive-Thru Event, twulshootseed, Twulshootseed Yard Sign

Missed the last opportunity to get a Twulshootseed Yard Sign? Don't worry, here are the next two events! 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunday, July 25 Chief Leschi Schools Elementary, 5625 52nd St. E Puyallup, WA 98371 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, August 21 People's Park, 900 M.L.K. Jr Way, Tacoma, WA 98405 These drive-thru events are open to everyone. Please remember to wear a mask and to practice social distancing. If you are feeling unwell, join us for the next event. Questions? Contact David Turnipseed, [email protected] or (253) 344-3665 For more information about this project visit: https://www.puyalluptriballanguage.org/community/PuyallupTribeYardSigns.php

10 Jun

Puyallup Tribal Council welcomes newly elected members, selects leadership

COVID-19 safety, Election

Today, Sylvia Miller, Anna Bean and Fred Dillon took the oath of office for Puyallup Tribal Council. The ceremony took place at the entrance to the I-5 Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma. Miller and Bean won re-election. Dillon won a seat that was previously held by David Z. Bean, who did not seek re-election. Following the ceremony, Tribal Council held its first meeting and nominated Bill Sterud and Sylvia Miller to continue to serve as chairman and vice chairwoman.

03 Jun

Tribal Council General Election, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday June 5

COVID-19 safety, General Election, Tribal Council

Tribal Council General Election Saturday June 5, 2021 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Chief Leschi Schools (elementary side) The Election Board has released a map of the no-campaign zone, and announced the following COVID-19 safety precautions and guidelines: Social distancing will be in place throughout the election process.Masks and temperature checks will be required for entry to the polling place.Candidates who are holding gatherings on site are encouraged to abide by Tribal Administration’s reopening Phase 2 guidelines, which include masks, hand sanitizing and social distancing. For Election questions, please email [email protected] Watch for Election updates at www.puyalluptribe-nsn.gov. View the…