Honoring Tankshi Faith, a Respected Mentor and Wise Elder

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Our fathers were close cousins/brothers and they ensured that we met in our young days. Along with my sister Deloria, Tankshi Faith is one of my respected mentors. Not many wise elders, of our generation, left like sister Faith.

Phil Lane Jr. and Tankshi Faith, both with grey hair, smiling close together in colourful patterned jackets in front of a white banner.

Four people seated on wicker furniture against a maroon wall: a younger woman in glasses, Tankshi Faith in a floral shawl, Phil Lane Jr. holding a feather, and a smiling woman.

Phil Lane Jr. and Tankshi Faith, both with grey hair, smiling close together in colourful patterned jackets in front of a white banner.

Four people seated on wicker furniture against a maroon wall: a younger woman in glasses, Tankshi Faith in a floral shawl, Phil Lane Jr. holding a feather, and a smiling woman.