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- Thunder Chief married, Long Time Ahead of You, who gave birth to John Day Chief (1883-1941).

- John Day Chief married Minnie Trollinger, daughter of Joe Trollinger, an immigrant from Germany, and his wife, First-To-Kill.

- John and Minnie Trollinger gave birth to Ronald Day Chief and siblings.

- Ronald (1909-1976) married Jane Bottle (1919-2003) the only daughter of Calling First and Otter Woman.

- Otter Woman's parents were Crooked Ribs and mother Long Time Pipe Woman, who was from the Blackfeet Tribe (South Pikani) of Montana. This couple also belonged to many Kainai societies. After fulfilling membership in various societies, Crooked Ribs and Long Time Pipe Woman joined the Crow Carrier Society in their retirement years. The Crow Carrier Society consisted of elderly members who continued to carry out traditional ritual and religious activities. This is the last society that members could join in a life time. Otter Woman was a privileged child and was destined to the many transfers throughout her life time.

- Otter Woman later remarried to Camoose Bottle, who both fulfilled a traditional and spiritual lifestyle that clearly has been passed down to generations. Camoose and Otter Woman joined the Horn Society seven times, were pipe holders four times, Brave Dog Society members, and Otter Woman joined the Buffalo Women's Society. The Kainai remained strong with religious practices as demonstrated in the Kainai annual encampment. The Kainai were the only tribe from the Blackfoot Confederacy, who struggled to maintain its traditional practice with all respect, carrying on to validate the strength of supernatural powers obtained from the creator.

- Ronald and Jane Day Chief also followed the traditional and spiritual route of their parents and grandparents. They joined the Horn Society three times, while Jane followed her mother's path and joined the Buffalo Women's Society twice.

- Ronald and Jane gave birth to Leo Day Chief and siblings, and again the strong family heritage was passed down to Leo who married Elizabeth Spear Chief, daughter of Cecile Spear Chief and granddaughter of Spear Chief. Spear Chief owned the Long Time Pipe and was a member of the Horn Society, during the time of care-giver for the Long Time Pipe; daughter Cecile held both the Top Knot and Tripod.

With this strong influential history and support in Blood Tribe societies, Leo and Elizabeth joined the Horn Society of which Leo was holder of two bundles during his term.

Leo was a members of the Brave Dog Society, and holder of the Cree Medicine Pipe. Upon receiving this pipem Leo received the Indian name "Thunder Chief", awarded for achievements in his spiritual path. Through all transfers, Leo's spiritual advisor was Pete Weasel Moccasin Sr., who introduced and showed the way through a traditional lifestyle.

Leo and Elizabeth's children followed the family custom. Leon eldest son is current partner to Cree Medicine Pipe, Lance and Roxanne Scout are members of the Horn Society and Brave the Dog Society, with Ronald and Christy Day Chief who were previous partners to the Cree Medicine Pipe, and are current Horn Society Members, and Brave Dog Society members. The children of residential school parents became aware and educated understanding the significance of our traditional lifestyle, thus, building foundations for future generations by recouping ceremonial objects from Museums introducing them back to the original environment.

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Leo Day Chief - Mo'toisikskiiksi
2006
Fort Whoop-Up National Historic Site

Porcupine Hair Roach - "Owa'siyiihtaan" or "I'simaan"
2000
Fort Whoop-Up National Historic Site

Credits:
Quinn Pereverseff