Ernest Cheeka – 12/15/24
Looking Back’s theme for 2024 is Many Streams, celebrating our rich and diverse history. In 1964, Ernest Cheeka, Jr., assumed his position of Makah hereditary chief. Cheeka, then a resident of Olympia, took the Indian name of Khulchoot. He is pictured here with a ceremonial mask, in preparation for his installation. Cheeka was a Vietnam…