Puyallup Tribal Community

Caution: Excessive heat watch starts Friday
24 Jun

Caution: Excessive heat watch starts Friday

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Good day, Our area is under an excessive heat watch from Friday through Monday. Please see NOAA’s tips for staying safe in severe heat: https://www.weather.gov/safety/heat What Admin is doing Under Tribal Council’s direction, Administration is taking numerous measures to keep our community safe, among them: Elders: As it does every year during high heat, Elders is bringing in portable air conditioning units for distribution.Social services programs: Staff are checking on vulnerable populations.Tiny homes village: Portable AC units and extra water are being brought in.Firecracker Alley: Public Safety and Law Enforcement are well aware of the situation. Extra water is being…
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Puyallup Tribal Community to hold Candlelight Vigil for the 215 children found at Kamloops Residential School, 7 p.m., Monday June 21
18 Jun

Puyallup Tribal Community to hold Candlelight Vigil for the 215 children found at Kamloops Residential School, 7 p.m., Monday June 21

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All are welcome to join the Puyallup Tribal Community for a nationwide candlelight vigil 7 p.m., Monday, June 21 to honor the 215 children found at Kamloops Canadian Residential School. This is a time to come together to respectfully mourn, speak, heal and pray for the losses from Residential Boarding Schools. When: 7 p.m., Monday, June 21 (ceremony will begin promptly at 7 p.m., please arrive early) Where: Chief Leschi High School Parking Lot, 5625 52nd St. E., Puyallup, WA Ceremony Agenda: Prayer by Connie słupayqʷuʔ McCloudAcknowledgement of the 215 childrenCandlelight CeremonyTribal Council RemarksOpen MicSongs and Dances
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