puyaləpabš, 'people at the bend at the bottom (of the river)'
About Our Tribe
Our Partnership with the FIFA World Cup 2026
In 2026, the Puyallup Tribe and FIFA will come together to welcome the world to Seattle for the World Cup. This partnership marks a historic first: the first time an Indigenous nation will be formally represented at the World Cup.
As we welcome visitors in 2026, we invite them not only to witness world-class soccer, but also to experience the enduring presence, generosity, and resilience of the Puyallup people.
The Puyallup Tribe's Regional Impact
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.
Land Acknowledgement
Why Acknowledge the Land?
While the term “land acknowledgement” is fairly recent, the practice of acknowledging the land and the people who have stewarded it since time immemorial is an Indigenous practice. Here in the Puget Sound our people have the protocol of asking permission to come ashore. When our ancestors traveled by canoe to another territory, it was our protocol to stop offshore to announce our arrival, offer respect to the lands and the people, and ask permission to come ashore. Our people continue this practice today, both on and off the canoe.
Other Tribal Entities
- 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
