Taken is presented in both Cree and English versions. Taken’s Cree host George Muswaggon is a leader in his community, and a star on camera. George is a promoter of the survival of his language. He is a role model and inspiration for those who know him.

George has a combined twenty years of administration and political experience with First Nation operations and advocacy. His experience includes negotiations, government relations, budgeting, HR Management, legislative/policy review, and Child and Family Services management/negotiations. He has worked for Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba for several years, as an administrator, community agency relations specialist, and assistant executive director. Achievements include cost of living funding, expansion of mandate, and financial stability. Responsibilities include budgeting, recruiting, regional representation, and serving as the national representative for Manitoba National Policy Review.

As Grand Chief Manitoba of Keewatinowi Okimakana, Thompson, Manitoba George’s achievements include a Solvent Abuse Treatment Centre, a Nursing Program for Norway House First Nation, capital projects with Shamattawa/Sayisi Dene, and a child welfare jurisdiction project. George was an advocate, political representative, and negotiator for his community.

George was a Band Councilor for Cross Lake First Nation, Cross Lake Manitoba from 1987 through 1994. His achievements include providing housing, and participating in a water and sewer project. George also was responsible for child and family services, health housing, education, recreation, and finance.

George worked as a Manager for Midnorth Development Corporation, and has worked in security, and as a band constable for Cross Lake. He also has experience working in ecological monitoring in the fisheries industry.

George was trained through the Banff Management Course. He has also studied Dealing Effectively with Difficult People, and Recent Developments in Labour Law, which serve him well in his work. Through the Province of Manitoba George has studied Core Training: Supervising and Managing Group Performance, Managing within the CFS System, and Managing work Through Other People. He has studied Counselling and Community Management at the University of Manitoba, Managing and Leading in Non Profit Sector with Erhard and Associates, and Budget for First Nation through CESO.

George is passionately committed to battling the suicide crisis in his community. Together with Host Lisa Meeches, he hopes to bring honour to the memory of the missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls, and to bring empowerment and support to their loved ones.