Mato Gi (Brown Bear) Tiger gives his Unchi (Grandmother) Jane Goodall flowers during her recent visit to Vancouver. Unchi Jane was Ceremonially adopted into the Hinhan Wicasa (Owl Man ) and Deloria Tiospaye's by Tiger's Grandfather, Mato Gi ,Phil Lane Sr., (who gave his name "Brown Bear" to Tiger before he died ). Phil Sr. gave Unchi Jane the Dakota name, Makoc'e Nakicinzin Winyan, "Defends the Natural World Woman" or may be interpreted, "Defends the Earth Woman. " Tiger's Unchi will be 80 on April 3.
