In Loving Memory… 

Joseph Anthony Myers, Haywood Burns Institute Board Member 

On December 29, 2020, Joseph Myers passed away from complications related to heart failure. He has left us with an amazing legacy of his achievements.

The founder of the National Indian Justice Center and the founder and chairman of the California Indian Museum and Cultural Center has walked on to the spirit world. We are devastated by this loss. He was a fearless leader and educator. He was dedicated to the improvement of justice in Indian Country, public awareness of California Indian history and cultural revitalization. We will continue to carry on his visionary work for future generations. May he forever Rest in Peace and Power

The Haywood Burns Institute honors Joe’s memory as a fearless and unwavering force in the pursuit of justice fairness and equity.