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19 Aug

Reminder: Twulshootseed Yard Sign Giveaway

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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

08 Jul

Upcoming Twulshootseed Yard Sign Giveaway Events

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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

29 Apr

Blanket Ceremony welcomes ʔay’gʷasilali residents

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Photo and story by Puyallup Tribal News staff On Thursday, April 22, Connie McCloud (słupayqʷuʔ - Cedar Moon Woman) led a blanket ceremony to welcome each individual resident at the ʔaýgʷasilali, the Place of Transformation, the Tribe’s tiny homes village. She opened the ceremony in prayer, followed by the Blessing of the Floor song by David Duenas Sr., performed by members of the Culture and Language departments. After the song and dance, members of Culture department wrapped each resident with a blanket, as staff of the Language program shared in txʷəlšucid house names that cover each house and represents honorable…

22 Mar

The Duenas brothers are back at it again!

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By Puyallup Tribal News Staff Taking a drive through the Puyallup Reservation just got a little brighter. A collection of silver metal utility boxes now showcase Coast Salish art and language. On Monday, the Duenas brothers – Chris, Anthony and Daniel – unveiled their new designs featured on utility boxes around the Emerald Queen Casino and East 32nd Street, right off Portland Avenue. They will also have a box at Fireman’s Park in Tacoma. Not only do they get to share a piece of their creative side but they are able to “bring our tribe’s culture back to this area,”…

16 Mar

Estuary and new elementary school named in honor of Puyallup Tribe

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By Lisa Pemberton, Puyallup Tribal News Editor Gig Harbor City Council and the Peninsula School Board recently approved names that honor the Puyallup Tribe. On Feb. 25, the School Board voted to name its new school Swift Water Elementary School. It is at 10811 Harbor Hill Drive in Gig Harbor. “The name Swift Water is taken from the translation of the Gig Harbor’s original Native American inhabitants (sx̌ʷəbabš) and their connection to the swift currents of the Narrows Passage,” the school district posted in a news release. “The Swift Water band of the Puyallup Tribe gifted a native building recognizing…

15 Mar

Community celebrates ʔay’gʷasilali, The Place of Transformation

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By Jackie Johnson, Digital Media Manager Two eagles watched over the March 11 ribbon-cutting ceremony of ʔay’gʷasilali, The Place of Transformation. The ribbon-cutting featured prayers, songs, dances and speeches. Tribal Council members, Culture Director Connie McCloud and witnesses spoke to how this village will not just transform the people living here, but the whole community. Each tiny home has a name, provided by the Language Program, and will soon be furnished for the incoming tenants. “ʔay’gʷasilali. This is truly the place of transformation, but this is not just the Place of Transformation for you, our family who will live here.…

11 Feb

Tiny home village site blessed so that it can bring Puyallup people home

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By Puyallup Tribal News Staff The Puyallup Tribe of Indians held a blessing ceremony on Feb. 1 at the site of the future tiny home village. The site is located at 2027 East Wright St., Tacoma, within proximity to one of the tribe’s ancestral village sites. “This is an ancestral site; our people have lived here for thousands and thousands of years,” said Connie McCloud, Culture Director. The tiny home village will serve up to 35 Tribal Members 18 and older, including individuals, couples, veterans, seniors, students, and people with pets. It will include up to 30 tiny houses and…