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25 Mar

Puyallup Tribal veteran participates in Illinois art center’s reopening

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By Puyallup Tribal News Editor Lisa Pemberton Puyallup Tribal Member and veteran Teddy Simchen was one of the presenters at Trickster Cultural Center’s VIP re-opening celebration on Feb. 26. COVID-19 precautions were in place for the in-person event. Trickster Cultural Center, located in Schaumburg, Illinois, is a Native American and community arts center that also serves Native American veterans and their needs. It was closed for a year due to the pandemic. The event featured tours of “A Place of Teaching,” a permanent exhibit features photos and stories about Pacific Northwest and Midwest tribes. Part of the exhibit highlights the…

03 Mar

Q&A with Puyallup Tribal Member Teddy Simchen

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Know an interesting Tribal member? Nominate them for a Q&A feature In the wake of a pandemic, many are seeking fellowship now more than ever. We want to get to know each and every one of our fellow Tribal Members. In an effort to get to know each other better, we will be conducting interviews with people who reach out to us [email protected]. You can also nominate people who you think would make for an exciting read! If you know somebody who is doing something outstanding in the community, let us know so that we can share their story.

24 Feb

Together we help prevent Native veteran suicides

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By Michael Sisson, Puyallup Tribal Veterans Representative Native Americans serve in the U.S. military at higher rates than other groups. Unfortunately, Native veterans die by suicide at higher rates than non-veterans, too. Over the last two years, at the VA Puget Sound Healthcare System we have worked with area Tribal communities to develop a suicide prevention program. In this program, we will strive to listen, and learn from Native veterans just as much as we speak. The goal is to have a conversation about wellness provide support veterans who are struggling. One tool that the VA uses is a program…

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…

16 Nov

South Korea government sends 2,000 KN95 masks for Puyallup Tribal veterans

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By Rosemary Ponnekanti Puyallup Tribal News Correspondent It’s not everyone who has 2,000 COVID-19 masks and nearly 400 face shields stashed in their garage. Michael Sisson, Puyallup Tribal Veterans Representative, received the KN95 masks in late May after they’d been donated to the tribe by the Republic of South Korea for veterans’ use. Tribal Council recently approved the masks and face shields to be mailed to each Tribal veteran. The story began in early May, when Sisson was contacted by the National Native American Veterans Association in Washington, D.C., asking how many veterans the Puyallup Tribe had. Sisson told them,…