Stolen: Surviving St. Michael's (CBC)
True crime podcast review — 2026
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"Stolen is essential listening for anyone who wants to understand Canada's greatest national shame — survivor voices documented with dignity and care, never looking away."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Listeners who enjoy following a single case from start to finish
Pros & cons
- +Rated "Must Listen" by our editorial team — exceptional across all dimensions
- +High binge factor — listeners consistently come back for more
- +Serialized format builds a compelling, sustained narrative arc across episodes
- −Must listen in order — cannot dip in and out between episodes
About this podcast
CBC documentary series gathering survivor testimony from St. Michael's Indian Residential School in Alert Bay, British Columbia — a school where Indigenous children were forcibly enrolled, abused, and stripped of their language and culture for decades under Canadian government policy, a crime against humanity largely unknown outside Canada.
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Episode 1
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Frequently Asked Questions about Stolen: Surviving St. Michael's (CBC)
What is Stolen: Surviving St. Michael's (CBC) about?
CBC documentary series gathering survivor testimony from St. Michael's Indian Residential School in Alert Bay, British Columbia — a school where Indigenous children were forcibly enrolled, abused, and stripped of their language and culture for decades under Canadian government policy, a crime against humanity largely unknown outside Canada.
Is Stolen: Surviving St. Michael's (CBC) worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Must listen". It scores 7/10 on binge factor. Listeners who want to understand Canada's residential school crisis and the ongoing trauma it has generated; those following the discovery of unmarked graves at residential school sites; anyone who believes true crime must engage with state crime.
Who is Stolen: Surviving St. Michael's (CBC) for?
Stolen: Surviving St. Michael's (CBC) is ideal for: Listeners who enjoy following a single case from start to finish.
What is the best episode of Stolen: Surviving St. Michael's (CBC) to start with?
We recommend starting with Episode 1. As a serialized show, it's best to listen from the beginning of a season.
Where can I listen to Stolen: Surviving St. Michael's (CBC)?
Stolen: Surviving St. Michael's (CBC) is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, CBC Listen. Search for it by name on any of those apps.
What podcasts are similar to Stolen: Surviving St. Michael's (CBC)?
If you enjoy Stolen: Surviving St. Michael's (CBC), you might also like: Believed, Canadian True Crime, Someone Knows Something, Suspect (NPR/Embedded). See our full "Podcasts Like Stolen: Surviving St. Michael's (CBC)" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Serialized
- Host style
- Solo narrator
- Style
- Grave, dignified, important
- Episode length
- Multiple episodes; manageable binge
- Binge factor
- 7/10
- Country
- Canada
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