Pierce County is strong, resilient, and diverse. It is made up of hundreds of vibrant, thriving smaller communities, both urban and rural, that rise up to face challenges and prosper. Explore their worlds in these stories.
Carving is Medicine
For more than 30 years, the Tahoma Indian Center has served as a cultural touchstone for the hundreds of urban natives who live in Pierce County. In 2022, with assistance from Elevate Health and OnePierce Community Resiliency Fund, Tahoma Indian Center commissioned a community carving project aimed at healing, connecting and educating.