Taken (2016 TV series) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Taken |
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| Genre | True Crime documentary |
| Created by | Lisa Meeches, Kyle Irving, Rebecca Gibson |
| Presented by | Lisa Meeches, George Muswaggon |
| Narrated by | Lisa Meeches, George Muswaggon |
| Opening theme | "New Women Song" ft. Jennifer Kreisberg by Cris Derksen. |
| Composer(s) | Justin Delorme |
| Country of origin | Canada |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 3 |
| No. of episodes | 39 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Lisa Meeches, Kyle Irving, Rebecca Gibson |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Eagle Vision |
| Release | |
| Original network | Aboriginal People's Television Network, CBC |
| Original release | September 9, 2016 – Present |
Taken is a Canadian documentary TV show. It was made by a company called Eagle Vision in Winnipeg. The show first aired on the Aboriginal People’s Television Network (APTN) on September 9, 2016. Later that year, it was also shown on the CBC.
The series tells the stories of Indigenous women and girls in Canada who have gone missing or been murdered. It uses reenactments to show what might have happened. The show also includes interviews with the families and friends of these women and girls. You will also hear from police, experts, and people who work to help others.
Taken wants to raise awareness about this important issue. It also encourages viewers to call the police or Crime Stoppers if they have any information about the cases. The show was created by Lisa Meeches, Kyle Irving, and Rebecca Gibson. Lisa Meeches hosts the English version, and George Muswaggon hosts the Cree version. There are currently three seasons of Taken, with a fourth season being planned.
Contents
Episodes
The show Taken has many episodes, each focusing on a different case. Here is a look at the cases covered in each season.
Season 1 (2016)
| Episode | Case(s) | Original Air Date |
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| 1. Tina Fontaine | Tina Fontaine | September 9, 2016 |
| 2. Highway of Tears | Alberta Williams, Ramona Wilson | September 16, 2016 |
| 3. Downtown East Side | Danielle LaRue, Ashley Machiskinic | September 23, 2016 |
| 4. Marie Jeanne Kreiser | Marie Jeanne Kreiser | September 30, 2016 |
| 5. Emily Osmond | Emily Osmond | October 7, 2016 |
| 6. Cherisse Houle | Cherisse Houle | October 14, 2016 |
| 7. Amber Guiboche | Amber Guiboche | October 21, 2016 |
| 8. Claudette Osborne-Tyo | Claudette Osborne-Tyo | October 28, 2016 |
| 9. Fonassa Bruyere | Fonassa Bruyere | November 4, 2016 |
| 10. Tanya Nepinak | Tanya Nepinak | November 11, 2016 |
| 11. Sandra Johnson | Sandra Johnson | November 18, 2016 |
| 12. Maisy Odjick, Shannon Alexander | Maisy Odjick, Shannon Alexander | November 25, 2016 |
| 13. Tanya Brooks | Tanya Brooks | December 2, 2016 |
Season 2 (2017)
| Episode | Case(s) | Original Air Date |
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| 1. Hilary Wilson | Hilary Wilson | September 8, 2017 |
| 2. Cheyenne Fox | Cheyenne Fox | September 15, 2017 |
| 3. Gladys Simon | Gladys Simon | September 22, 2017 |
| 4. Glenda Morrisseau | Glenda Morrisseau | September 29, 2017 |
| 5. Kelly Morrisseau | Kelly Morrisseau | October 6, 2017 |
| 6. Mildred Flett | Mildred Flett | October 13, 2017 |
| 7. Jennifer Catcheway | Jennifer Catcheway | October 20, 2017 |
| 8. Angela Meyer | Angela Meyer | October 26, 2017 |
| 9. Delaine Copenace | Delaine Copenace | November 3, 2017 |
| 10. Danita Big Eagle | Danita Big Eagle | November 10, 2017 |
| 11. Felicia Solomon | Felica Solomon | November 17, 2017 |
| 12. Tamara Chipman and Belinda Williams | Tamara Chipman and Belinda Williams | November 24, 2017 |
| 13. Jacqueline Crazybull | Jacqueline Crazybull | December 1, 2017 |
Season 3 (2018)
| Episode | Case(s) | Original Air Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Amber Tuccaro | Amber Tuccaro | September 27, 2018 | |
| 2. Patricia Carpenter | Patricia Carpenter | October 5, 2018 | |
| 3. Crystal Andrews and Leah Anderson | Crystal Andrews and Leah Anderson | October 12, 2018 | |
| 4. Leona Brule | Leona Brule | October 19, 2018 | |
| 5. Janet Syvestre | Janet Syvestre | October 26, 2018 | |
| 6. Josephine Martin | Josephine Martin | November 2, 2018 | |
| 7. Lorilee Francis | Lorilee Francis | November 9, 2018 | |
| 8. Amanda Cook | Amanda Cook | November 16, 2018 | |
| 9. Sindy Ruperthouse | Sindy Ruperthouse | November 23, 2018 | |
| 10. Nicole Daniels | Nicole Daniels | November 30, 2018 | |
| 11. Cheryl Johnson | Cheryl Johnson | December 7, 2018 | |
| 12. Elizabeth Dorion | Elizabeth Dorion | December 15, 2018 | |
| 13. Caitlin Pots | Caitlin Pots | Caitlin Potts was last seen in Kelowna, British Columbia. This was on March 21, 2016. Her disappearance is being looked at as a serious case. Two other young women are also missing from this area. The show explores if there might be a link between these cases. | December 21, 2018 |
Show Popularity
Season 1 of Taken was watched by about 100,000 people when it first aired. After it was shown on CBC, the number of viewers grew to 1.4 million. This shows how many people were interested in the series.
Awards and Recognitions
Taken has received some important awards and nominations for its work:
- It was nominated for a Canadian Screen Award for Factual Program or Series. This was for the episode about Tina Fontaine.
- It won the 2017 Accolade Global Film Competition Award of Merit. This award was for the episode "Emily Osmond."
- It also won the 2017 Beyond Borders ECPAT Canadian Media Award. This was for the episode "Cherisse Houle."
