Chief Nodin is a larger vessel. He is the ultimate medicine man if I've ever seen one. He actually cured my headache last week in the matter of minutes this man. Chief Nodin. Chief Nodin was a much respected tribe leader for his time that helped not only lead his tribe through a treacherous time while dealing with the USA but also was a much respected medicine man. He had 11 children of which 2 did not survive. One of the children he had kept alive for 12 days. After doing so those in the tribe realized his gift and would line up to seek his services. He has cured everything from minor to life threatening diseases not even discovered. He had birthed over 700 births in his time. He also led his tribe and put up a good fight when his land was threatened. When it ultimately was lost Chief Nodin was displaced and lost his identity. It seems he became vulnerable, weak and blindsided when he was killed.