Joyce Simmons Cheeka – 8/11/24

Looking Back’s theme for 2024 is Many Streams, celebrating our rich and diverse history. Pictured here is Joyce Simmons Cheeka, Squaxin Island Tribe activist. Mrs. Cheeka was trained as a Rememberer, responsible for preserving and celebrating her tribal culture.  She was an expert on Salish languages and taught at the University of Washington. Photograph selected and…