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Robin Poor Bear (1977-2015)
Robin Poor Bear, the "Kind Hearted Woman" profiled in the 2013 FRONTLINE/Independent Lens film of the same name, passed away at her North Dakota home last weekend.
November 25, 2015
New Details Emerge in Hearing on Abuse at Spirit Lake
The Congressional hearing, called to shed light on the problem of child abuse and neglect on the Spirit Lake reservation, exposed a fundamental problem in Indian Country: a dearth of federal funds.
June 25, 2014
As Child Abuse Persists at Spirit Lake, Congress Steps In
A congressional committee will investigate why child abuse persists on the Spirit Lake reservation, almost two years after the federal government stepped in to deal with the problem.
June 24, 2014
An Update from the "Kind Hearted Woman"
Since the April broadcast of the film, Robin Poor Bear has been sharing her story with communities across the country.
September 13, 2013
Spirit Lake's Top Federal Official Retires Amid Leadership Shakeup
Spirit Lake's leadership has been beset by allegations that it ignored or enabled problems of child abuse on the reservation. The BIA has known about the problems at Spirit Lake for at least two years, but took no action until a whistleblower went public with concerns.
May 2, 2013
Spirit Lake Nation Elders Vote to Oust Tribal Council
The elders say the council hasn't dealt with corruption and child abuse on the North Dakota reservation.
April 12, 2013
Where Tribal Justice Works
For centuries, tribal rule has been overshadowed by federal laws that gave jurisdiction to federal authorities. But that's changing.
April 3, 2013
A Thank You From Robin Poor Bear
Anthony and Darian are growing up and will soon be out of the house, but every day that they get to wake up under the same roof together is a blessing, says Robin Poor Bear.
April 2, 2013
"Kind Hearted Woman" Discussion Guide
How does Kind Hearted Woman connect to bigger issues such as domestic violence, sexual assault and tribal justice? Independent Lens offers a guide for discussion.
April 2, 2013
What's Next For Robin, Anthony and Darian?
When filming ended on Kind Hearted Woman, Robin, Anthony and Darian were back home in North Dakota. Their return to Spirit Lake marked the end of three tumultuous years for the family, but today they are looking ahead to a hopeful future.
April 2, 2013
Talk to the "Kind Hearted Woman" -- Live Chat 2 pm ET Wed.
Join us on Wednesday at 2 p.m. ET for a live chat with "Kind Hearted Woman" Robin Poor Bear, filmmaker David Sutherland and FRONTLINE reporter Sarah Childress. You can leave a question now.
April 1, 2013
What Happened on the Spirit Lake Reservation
The struggles that Robin Poor Bear, formerly Charboneau, endures in Kind Hearted Woman are unfortunately too common for many Native Americans.
April 1, 2013
Home Video DVDs of Kind Hearted Woman are available from ShopPBS.
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