OKLAHOMA CITY — Every Oklahoman deserves free access to trusted educational and cultural programming, no matter where they live.
To help meet that need, the Oklahoma Educational Television Authority (OETA) has expanded its free livestream offerings with the addition of FNX or First Nations Experience, bringing the total number of live channels available through OETA to six.
Available now at OETA.tv/live and through the PBS App, FNX joins OETA HD, PBS KIDS, Create, WORLD and NHK WORLD-JAPAN, giving viewers across the state even more opportunities to explore history, culture, education, public affairs and lifelong learning at no cost.
As the nation’s only television network devoted exclusively to Native American and World Indigenous programming, FNX features Native-produced documentaries, children’s programs, cooking, arts, culture, nature and dramatic series that highlight Indigenous voices and experiences from around the world.
“For many Oklahomans, public television is more than entertainment, it’s a trusted source of education, culture and connection,” said Shawn Black, executive director of OETA. “Adding FNX allows us to better reflect the rich heritage of our state while expanding access to programming that helps viewers learn from perspectives that are too often underrepresented.”
Highlighting Oklahoma’s Native Voices
Through the addition of FNX, viewers will have access to “powerful programming” celebrating Oklahoma’s Indigenous heritage and stories produced by local tribes, including:
“Growing Native: Oklahoma: Red People” – Hosted by Moses Brings Plenty (Oglala Lakota), this episode explores Oklahoma’s rich past and present, highlighting the values, determination, and diversity of the region’s tribal communities.
“Native Oklahoma” – A groundbreaking joint television project between seven Oklahoma Indian tribes – Cherokee, Choctaw, Kiowa, Osage, Ponca, and Cheyenne and Arapaho – showcasing Native culture, history, song and dance.
“Meet Me at the Creek” – A compelling story of Cherokee values and environmental stewardship following citizen Rebecca Jim’s fight to restore Tar Creek in Miami, Oklahoma.
“Standing Bear’s Footsteps” – The historic story of Ponca Chief Standing Bear’s landmark 1879 court case in Indian Territory that redefined civil rights in America.
“Indian Road” – A magazine-style series produced by Cheyenne and Arapaho Television focusing on modern events, businesses and activities across Indian Country.
Home to 38 Tribal Nations, Oklahoma has one of the largest Native populations in the country. Expanding access to FNX reflects OETA’s ongoing commitment to serving all Oklahomans with programming that informs, educates and celebrates the diverse communities that make the state unique.
In addition to FNX, OETA’s livestream lineup includes:
- OETA HD — PBS favorites, local productions and national programming.
- PBS KIDS — Safe, research-based educational programming for children.
- Create — Cooking, travel, home improvement, gardening and DIY series.
- WORLD — News, documentaries and stories exploring important issues and cultures.
- NHK WORLD-JAPAN — International news and programming covering Japanese culture, science, history and lifestyle.
The expanded livestream service complements OETA’s free over-the-air broadcast network, making trusted public television content available wherever Oklahomans choose to watch.
View the full live channel lineup at OETA.tv/live or stream through the free PBS app.