Kevin KickingWoman is from the Blackfeet Nation and his Blackfeet name is Kookii, which means corner. KickingWoman served in the Navy for four years, based on the USS Sacramento in Bremerton, Washington. With accommodations and main propulsion engineering certification. KickingWoman has a Class 7 teaching certification, qualifying him as a Blackfeet cultural teacher. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Native American studies and anthropology at the University of Montana in 2011 and a master’s in interdisciplinary studies from the University of Montana in 2013.

KickingWoman has dedicated his career to teaching, learning and sharing knowledge. He began his nearly 25-year teaching career at Browning Middle School, then became the Indian Education Director at Heart Butte Public Schools. He worked as the Bridges to the Baccalaureate program coordinator while serving as an adjunct professor at the University of Montana.

Today, KickingWoman teaches Blackfeet language and culture in grades nine through 12 at his alma mater, Browning High School in Browning, Montana. KickingWoman practices native ceremonies and traditions and is an active member of many of the societies and bundles of the Blackfeet people. His passion for singing has brought him respect, acclaim and knowledge and his singing, sharing and teaching has impacted and enriched many lives. KickingWoman and his wife Joni have five children and a granddaughter, Kookaakii, who is his pride and joy.