puyaləpabš, 'people at the bend at the bottom (of the river)'

The Puyallup Tribe of Indians have lived along the shores of the Puget Sound in Washington State for thousands of years.

The people of the Puyallup Tribe have been known for “generous and welcoming behavior to all people who enter our lands.” Living off the waters of the Puyallup River fed by Mount Rainier, the Puyallup People fished, hunted, and traveled by these waters. Using the Western red cedar to make many things like homes, utensils, and canoes.

As one of the most urban tribes in the United States, the Puyallup Tribe is committed to being a good neighbor. It is consistently one of the top 10 employers in Pierce County, it fights to protect the environment, its economic development projects create jobs, and it donates millions of dollars each year to charitable organizations through its Charity Trust Board and through donations made directly by the Puyallup Tribal Council.

The Grandview Early Learning Center isn’t just a day care, it’s a culturally focused program that emphasizes the importance of community and culture for Native children. Cultural Coordinator Archie Cantrell explained the goal of GELC is to provide a safe and nurturing environment to all Native American children by building on their physical, emotional and social health.

• Chief Leschi Schools – siʔab ləšx̌ayʔ x̌alalʔtxʷ
• Commencement Bay Cannabis
• Emerald Queen Casino – qʷadᶻilc tsi siʔab sbitaləalʔtxʷ
• Puyallup Tribal Enterprises
• Puyallup Tribal Health Authority – taqʷubəd
• Salish Cancer Center
• Salish Specialty Services
• Woven Seafood & Chophouse
• Qwibil: A Natural Healing Consultation & Research Center