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Pierce County Tribal Governments |
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The Puyallup Tribe of Indians offers programs serving an estimated 32,000 Indian people in the Pierce County area. The tribe, which is governed by a seven-member council elected by the membership, employs approximately 1,800 persons. The tribe's economic arm is Puyallup International Inc., which developed and operates Chinook Landing marina, the Bingo Palace and the Emerald Queen casino. Other economic development efforts are being planned.
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Historically, the Puyallup people lived in villages from the foothills of what is now known as Mount Rainier to the shores of Puget Sound. According to 'History of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians,' the Puyallups 'lived here for thousands of years existing by the bountiful gifts provided by the Creator. Our mother, Mount Tacoma, provided the water that supplied our salmon. We were fed by the abundance of nature's gifts: Salmon, shellfish, wild game, roots and berries. The cedar trees provided our homes, utensils, clothing and transportation. All of these gifts are part of our rich cultural heritage we have today.'
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