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 at the bend at the bottom of the river’ 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 təqʷuʔbəd, the Puyallup People continue to fish, hunt and travel these waters, taking much care of their sacred resources. They continue to practice their traditional ways, just as their ancestors did.

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 third annual Giving Hope Gala to support Salish Cancer Center patients will take place December 13, 2025! More information, including sponsorship opportunities, will be put on this site in the coming months. If you have questions, please email CancerGala@puyalluptribe-nsn.gov.

Mark your calendars, and let’s raise $1 million this year to ease patients’ financial burden.

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