Leonard Peltier Supporters Rally in Tacoma
Supporters of Leonard Peltier held a rally in front of the federal courthouse at Union Station in downtown Tacoma on Feb. 4. The Native American activist was accused of fatally shooting two Federal Bureau of Investigations agents in 1975 on Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. In 1977 he was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to two consecutive life sentences. Many activists feel he is innocent and was framed by the federal government for political reasons.
A majority of people at the rally marched to downtown from Portland Avenue Park on the East Side.
Puyallup Tribal member Ramona Bennett discussed Leonard Peltier’s skills as a mechanic. He often fixed vehicles at no charge for Native elders in and around Seattle, where he had lived since 1965. He…
February 16, 2012
Chief Leschi Middle School Leadership Accomplishments
In the fall, students gave back to the community through a series of activities. Leadership students greeted and provided information to families who attended Open House. Feedback from both staff and families shared…
February 16, 2012
February Brings New Clubs for Middle Schoolers
Two new clubs will be starting February 2nd, both aimed at Middle Schoolers. The first is Middle School Wresting. Both boys and girls will have the opportunity to learn wrestling techniques that could assist them as…
February 16, 2012
Staff Spotlight: Monique Orozco, WIC Certifier
Monique Orozco has a long history with the Puyallup Tribal Health Authority. The Nez Perce Tribal member began her career at the clinic as a teenager, observing health care practices with other teens, which sparked her…
February 16, 2012
When Gambling Becomes a Problem
Problem Gambling Awareness Week is coming up in March so it seems an appropriate time to put forth some information about Problem Gambling. Like other addictions or dependencies, be it alcohol or drugs; exercise or compulsive…
February 16, 2012
February is American Heart Month
February is American Heart Month, and unfortunately, most of us know someone who has had heart disease or stroke. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States; one in every three deaths is…
February 16, 2012
Tribe Loses Elder, Veteran, Leader and Friend Stann Sicade
Charles Stann Sicade, Jr. made a big impact on the tribal community during his long life. The soft-spoken, genuine and highly-respected man was beloved by family and friends during his 87 years on this earth. Stann Sicade…
February 16, 2012
Columbarium Project Completed
Cushman Cemetery recently completed a long awaited addition to its graveyard services. The historic burial site now has a completed columbarium, which can respectably store more than 900 cinerary urns that contain the…
February 16, 2012
Daffodil Princesses Dubbed as Ambassadors for Pierce County
One of Pierce County’s fondest traditions kicked off Feb. 4 with the area’s brightest young women donning their quintessential yellow gowns for the public debut of this year’s Daffodil Festival Princesses. The…
February 16, 2012
Leonard Peltier Supporters Rally in Tacoma
Supporters of Leonard Peltier held a rally in front of the federal courthouse at Union Station in downtown Tacoma on Feb. 4. The Native American activist was accused of fatally shooting two Federal Bureau of Investigations…
