Born in the early 19th century, a young girl, then named Shining Sun, was raised in the  Atsina tribe within the Gros Ventre.  However, her life in Atsina was cut short; at the age of ten, she was abducted by the neighboring Crow tribe, and was raised in the ranks of her new tribe.

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In the Crow tribe, she no longer was Shining Sun; instead, she was named Pine Leaf.  She soon grew to be an incredible hunter and warrior.  Although women had been warriors and chiefs throughout native history previously, Pine Leaf, or "Woman Chief" (as Americans considered her) was a legend in Gros Ventre history.

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Pine Leaf's legacy isn't purely based on her ability to lead and act as a strong authority, however.  It is speculated that as chief, she married up to four wives, after following the tradition of the (largely male) leaders before her.  She also challenged gender roles that had been established by English settlers by taking authority over others; a position of power that women around the world were rarely given.  Even today, Pine Leaf is a symbol for Native American women and the feminist movement in general.