Artist-Tsugani
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Born Fearon Smith Jr., and nicknamed “Smitty,” Chief Tsungani is the younger brother of the late Don Smith (who gained fame as Chief Lelooska) and Patty Fawn. The Smith family members – who were of Cherokee and mixed heritage, and were adopted by Chief James Aul Sewinde of the Kwakiutl – became well known in Northwest for their traditional native dances, songs and stories.