The Puyallup are a Native American tribe who settled the south Puget Sound region thousands of years ago. The original name of the tribe was spwiya'laphabsh, meaning welcoming and generous people.
Today, the Puyallup reservation is one of the most urban Indian reservations in the United States and the Tribe is one of the largest employers in the Puget Sound region. With two gaming facilities (Emerald Queen Casino I-5 in Tacoma and Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino in Fife) as well as the Chief Leschi School and the Puyallup Tribal Health Authority the Tribe has established a strong economic and social presence.
The membership of the Tribe has grown considerably in recent years, and is now in excess of 3,800 people.
