George Kicking Woman, a spiritual leader of the Blackfeet Nation of Montana, died last Thursday just five days after turning 92.

Kicking Woman was the keeper of the Thunder Pipe medicine bundle, which was passed down through his late wife's family. The bundle is believed to be more than 400 years old and is opened every spring to provide a blessing for the tribe.

Blackfeet Nation Chief Earl Old Person said people went to Kicking Woman for advice on many matters in addition to spiritual guidance.

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92-year-old Blackfeet spiritual leader dies (AP 4/12)
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