Burke Museum

The Burke Museum is honored to celebrate Jacqueline “Jackie” Cook as a recipient of the Washington State Historical Society's 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award.

For decades, Jackie has contributed to cultural stewardship and supported meaningful relationships with Native communities, helping ensure their voices are reflected in the work we do. Her contributions to the Burke's exhibitions, collections, and the Native American Advisory Board, along with her role in consultations and repatriation efforts have helped guide the museum with care and responsibility.

We are grateful for her longstanding commitment to collaboration and shared stewardship.

Jackie Cook, 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award - Washington State History Jackie Cook, a member of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, has spent nearly 50 years preserving and advocating for the histories of the Co...