The new "Liq'təd Garden"
6/29/10 - We recently finished a new garden at the STCC called the "Liq'təd Garden". Liq'təd (pronounced leek'tud) is a Lushootseed word for 'red-colored' or 'painted-red'. The garden recognizes and honors "Steilacoom Red" that came from the sacred spring in Steilacoom that produced a red iron oxide clay that the Steilacoom traded with other Tribes.
The project started with a lot of grass, blackberries, and weeds, but over several days it transformed into a beautiful Homestead-inspired garden that now features oak half-barrels and wood chips donated by the Town of Steilacoom. The lower section of the garden surrounds an existing cement pad and is planted with salal, a native plant popular for its berries that are both tasty and used to dye various materials.
We invite you to visit the new garden on the south side of the STCC and to come back soon and often as the red flowers displayed in the garden will change regularly to reflect the seasons.
Seeds for Next Spring
6/19/10 - Steilacoom Tribe Council Member Ken Dittbenner recently visited the Fort Lewis greenhouse with Nisqually Elders and they were kind enough to donate seeds of many species of prairie and woodland plants for the STCC ethno-botanical garden. And yes, there are even some 'Steilacoom Flower' seeds. Thank you Ken and Fort Lewis greenhouse!
Ancient Futures Campaign Kickoff
6/19/10 - Tribal Chairperson Danny Marshall speaks to attendees of the Ancient Futures Campaign kickoff meeting. The campaign will raise money for improvements and repairs to the Steilacoom Tribal Cultural Center (STCC). The initial goal for the campaign is to raise $150,000 for the first phase of projects.
2010 Volunteer of the Year
Kevin Kierans (aka "The Brit") was recognized as the 2010 STCC Volunteer of the Year. Kevin has helped with remodel plans for the STCC. Pictured with Kevin are Lacie Brooke Marshall Deck and Julie Thomas, Museum Association President. Congratulations Kevin!
Steilacoom Tribe paddles in 2009 Tribal Journey to Suquamish
Carver Camp/Steilacoom Tribe Canoe Family land at first stop on the 2009 Tribal Journey southern route at Solo Point south of Steilacoom. From front to back: Steilacoom Tribal Leader Danny Marshall, Danny's daughter Lacie Marshall-Deck, Carver Enrique Leon, Carver Sarah Storm, Skipper Merrie Gough. On shore, Steilacoom Tribal Council Member Ken Dittbenner.
Tribal Leaders discuss struggle for recognition
Steilacoom Tribal Leader Danny Marshall recently joined other Tribal Leaders on KBCC's Voices of Diversity to discuss their struggles for Federal Recognition. To listen to the show, click on the hyperlink above and scroll down to the March 11th show.
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