VISIBILITY
A major part of txʷəlšucid language revitalization is visibility in our community. This section provides examples of txʷəlšucid signage, art and other projects that are visible on the Puyallup Reservation and in the city of Tacoma. Learn how to say these phrases and what they mean.
Puyallup Tribal Yard Sign Project
The Puyallup Tribl Language program worked with Native artists to create txʷəlšucid yard signs. These signs were for the Puyallup Tribal community to share the Lushootseed language.
City of Tacoma yard sign Project
The City of Tacoma coordinated the printing and distribution of more txʷəlšucid yard signs for the Tacoma Community. These signs help with visibility of our Native language.
City of Tacoma Street Signs
In 2017, the Puyallup Tribal Language Program began a seven-year journey in partnership with the City of Tacoma to create Twulshootseed street signs on the Puyallup Reservation.
Tacoma Transformer Box Designs
Three Puyallup Tribal artists/brothers: Daniel Duenas Jr., Anthony Duenas & Chris Duenas worked with the City of Tacoma to vinyl wrap transformer boxes on the Puyallup Reservation and around the city. They produced 3 designs, all of which come from the story of dukʷibəɫ ‘The Changer/Transformer’, our people’s creation story.
Additional Visibility Resources
Three Puyallup Tribal Language Program has created several printable resources to boost visibility in homes, schools and elsewhere.