Love, acceptance and steadfast support for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community permeated the atmosphere at the Puyallup Tribe’s Pride Festival July 19.
The celebration took place adjacent to the Tribal Administration building and brought together members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, allies and visitors to the Puyallup Reservation.
The rainbow prayer was given by Victory Looking Elk. Puyallup Tribal Council Chairman Bill Sterud and Councilwoman Annette Bryan delivered remarks to the crowd in attendance, drawing rounds of applause. The Puyallup Tribe Pride Planning Committee consisted of Brandi Douglas (chair), Hannah Strickler (vice chair), Araquin Boome (secretary) and Andrea Bob (member)…