Northeastern Oklahoma will have access to a new digital broadcast channel devoted to Native American and indigenous content starting March 1, thanks to RSU-TV.
The Claremore-based public television channel will offer FNX programming 6 p.m.-6 a.m. on its second digital channel 35.2 available over the air on digital TVs or those equipped with a digital converter and antenna. It will also be carried on cable 87 and channel 36 on Dish and DirectTV satellite services.
RSU becomes the 21st affiliate of the network, which will provide an outlet for area tribes to provide content to audiences across the country. Programming will include the new monthly TV show “Osiyo, Voices of the Cherokee People” launching Sunday and produced in Tahlequah by the Cherokee Nation.
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“We strive to provide quality programming that spotlights the rich and varied aspects of Native American culture,” said Jennifer Sterling, program and membership manager for RSU TV. “The acquisition of FNX programming is another step forward in honoring that commitment.”
FNX programming will include drama, comedy, lifestyle, sports, music, art, dance, politics, news, public affairs, cooking, health, animation, fitness, talk shows, nature, gardening and children’s programming, according to RSU-TV press information. The non-commercial channel will feature TV series, feature films, documentaries, short films and public service announcements “reflecting the voices of Native American and indigenous people from around the world.”
“History is being made,” Alfredo Cruz, general manager of KVCR public television and FNX, said in a statement. “FNX is the vehicle we have been waiting for to be able to tell the stories, share perspectives and celebrate the rich and diverse traditions of our Native and indigenous cultures. This is a rare moment in time, an important opening to make a significant change in our society.”
