The Sunday Olympian’s Looking Back theme for 2024 was Many Voices, celebrating our diverse and rich 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.
City of Olympia Women’s History walk
Text © Deborah Ross and The Olympian 2024