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
Native Planet
00:00 - 01:00
Native Planet
United States
Series, Science
Simon travels to the Navajo Nation to learn about the effects of uranium mining.
Horse Tribe
01:00 - 02:00
Horse Tribe
Special, Documentary
Navajo horseman Rudy Shebala revives the Nez Perce horse culture.
Congressional Black Caucus Discussion on Youth Mental Health and Suicide
02:00 - 02:30
Congressional Black Caucus Discussion on Youth Mental Health and Suicide
Special, Politics
Members of the Congressional Black Caucus discuss issues surrounding mental health and suicide risk among black teenagers.
Cherokee Justice: Healing Through Culture
02:30 - 03:00
Cherokee Justice: Healing Through Culture
Community
Cherokee Nation Juvenile Healing to Wellness Court to keep young people out of the justice system.
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.
This Is Indian Country With Ruth-Ann Thorn
04:00 - 04:30
This Is Indian Country With Ruth-Ann Thorn
Tongvaland
Series, Documentary
Hollywood has long overlooked the Tongva people, but we explore the evolving representation of Native Americans in film.
Tribal Police Files
04:30 - 05:00
Tribal Police Files
Intoxicated Male
Series, Documentary, Crime
Constable Len Isaac and Sergeant Dale Austinson explain how alcohol escalates violence; an officer struggles to arrest an intoxicated man while civilians record the incident on cell phones.
Chaos & Courage
05:00 - 05:30
Chaos & Courage
Military
Series, Documentary
Aboriginal women in the military, when integrated as regular soldiers, receive an equal opportunity for promotions or postings in war zones.
Rabbit Fall
05:30 - 06:00
Rabbit Fall
Dog Island
Series, Crime drama
Two brothers, American tourists, go missing under mysterious circumstances on a fishing trip.
Indian Relay
06:00 - 07:00
Indian Relay
Special, Horse racing
The hope and determination of modern-day American Indian life is expressed in this exciting and perilous form of horse racing.