FNX First Nations Experience

United States United States

FNX First Nations Experience is a public television channel in the United States that focuses on Native American and Indigenous cultures. Its programming draws from documentary, educational, and cultural content produced by and about tribal communities across the country. Viewers can find films, music performances, and series that explore traditional knowledge, contemporary Native life, and historical events from Indigenous perspectives. News and public affairs segments occasionally cover issues affecting tribal nations, while lifestyle and arts programming highlights crafts, cuisine, and storytelling. The channel does not carry sports, shopping, or religious broadcasts.

FNX is available over the air on participating PBS member stations and through some cable systems. Its schedule is published on the channel’s website, where select programs can also be streamed on demand. The channel’s content is curated to reflect the diversity of Native voices, without relying on reruns of mainstream entertainment or imported shows. Viewers looking for material on Indigenous history, language preservation, or environmental stewardship will find relevant documentaries and interviews. No specific hosts or presenters are featured regularly; instead, the programs themselves carry the narrative.

Schedule
Common Ground
00:00 - 00:30
Common Ground
Rosemalist, Metal Sculptor, Iron Horse Railroad
Series, Public affairs
Hosts: Ryan Yamamoto, Jennifer Bowker and Deirdre Fitzpatrick.
Future History
00:30 - 01:00
Future History
Documentary, Educational
Two Anishinaabe people venture out into the community to learn more about Indigenous knowledge and cultural revitalization.
Seasoned With Spirit
01:00 - 01:30
Seasoned With Spirit
Food Upon the Water
Series, Cooking, Travel
Wild rice is harvested the traditional way by the Anishinabe; wild rice and maple syrup cake; buffalo, wild rice and cranberry-stuffed acorn squash.
Wild Game
01:30 - 02:00
Wild Game
Beaver
Series, Fishing
Rich Francis visits the Inuvialuit community of Inuvik, NWT, where he's eager to learn one of the more unique food sources harvested on Turtle Island: Canada's national animal, the beaver.
Condor Canyon
02:00 - 03:00
Condor Canyon
Special, Documentary
Traveler, a California condor, survives lead poisoning while her mate, Shadow, raises their chick; narrator Catherine Cavadini.
Democracy Now!
03:00 - 04:00
Democracy Now!
Series, Politics, News, Talk, Interview, Community
An independent news program features international journalists, grassroots leaders, independent analysts, as well as ordinary people directly affected by world events and U.S. policy.
ICT Newscast
04:00 - 04:30
ICT Newscast
News
Stay informed with the latest breaking news and headlines.
Mixed Blessings
04:30 - 05:00
Mixed Blessings
Secret Love
Series, Comedy drama
Hank and Josie's secret love affair escalates.
Colonial Combat
05:00 - 05:30
Colonial Combat
Down to The River
Series, Drama
A bounty hunter manages to track Harold all the way from England; Raukura uses her ex-lover to make a double play.
Hard Rock Medical
05:30 - 06:00
Hard Rock Medical
Quo Vadis
Series, Medical, Drama
Charlie wants to keep things as, normal, as possible while Tara begins chemo treatment. A judge orders Gary into reconciliation classes with a racist cop. Farida crosses the line with Erica's ex-husband, Nick.
Red Earth Uncovered
06:00 - 06:30
Red Earth Uncovered
Get Kraken!
Series, Documentary
Tom sends Shayla to find out about the giant squid that have been found in the cold, Atlantic waters.
Tribal Elder Stories
06:30 - 07:00
Tribal Elder Stories
Floyd Black Bear
Series, Community
Elder Floyd Black Bear served in the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s, and championed causes for Native American youth and tribal members.