“Osiyo, Voices of the Cherokee People” is a groundbreaking series inviting you to discover the rich tradition and compelling modern stories of the Cherokee people told through a documentary lens. The docuseries show features the culture, history and language of the Cherokee Nation, the largest federally recognized tribe in the U.S. with more than 470,000 citizens. Cherokee history and culture come alive in our half-hour episodes featuring stories about athletes, musicians, water protectors and more. Come along for adventures that feature the exciting lives of Cherokee people today. Fly with a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter pilot, go scuba diving with wounded warriors and search for Bigfoot in the foothills of the Cherokee Nation. These are the voices of the Cherokee people.
Authentic and engaging short documentaries on Cherokee culture keepers and traditions.
Cherokees with unique stories who are making a difference in the world today.
Learn our unique history, told through the lens of Cherokee historians.
Learn words and phrases in the Cherokee language in quick, digestible lessons.
Every episode, segment and feature is right here at your fingertips.
Subscribe and never miss an episode.
Check local cable listings or visit FNX.org.
Subscribe and never miss an episode.
Subscribe and never miss an episode.
Check local cable listings or visit FNX.org.
OETA World Channel List
Saturdays at 7:30 pm
Oklahoma Statewide PBS Channel
Sundays at 3:30 pm
Tulsa Area Public Television
Thursdays | 7:00 pm
Saturdays | 10:30 am
Sundays | 9:00 am
Arkansas Statewide PBS Channel
Sundays | 11:30 am
HEARTLAND REGIONAL EMMY AWARDS
2016 Best Documentary | Remember the Removal Ride
2017 Best Historical/Cultural Program Segment | Andy Payne and The Great American Footrace of 1928
2017 Best Arts and Entertainment Program | Artists
2018 Best Narration | Jen Loren
2018 Best Director | The Girty Family: Singing Family Heritage
2020 Magazine Program – Feature/Segment | Driven to The Sky, US Coast Guard Helicopter Pilot Nicole Webber
2020 Magazine Program – Program/Series/Special | Season 5, Episode 10
2020 Informational/Instructional – Feature/Segment | A Pow Wow Education
2020 Magazine Program – Program/Series/Special | Season 5, Episode 8
2021 Informational/Instructional – Long Format Content | Season 6, Episode 4
2021 Magazine Program | Season 6, Episode 1
2021 Nostalgia – Short Form or Long Form | Season 6, Episode 5
2021 Art/Entertainment – Long Form Content | Season 6, Episode 2
2022 Informational/Instructional Program | Season 6, Episode 7
2022 Magazine Program | Season 6, Episode 8
2022 Human Interest Program | Season 6, Episode 9
2023 Environment/Science – Long Form Content | Season 7, Episode 7
2023 Arts/Entertainment – Long Form Content | Season 7, Episode 6
2023 Historical/Cultural – Short Form Content | A Fire for the Future: Cherokee Storyteller Whitney Roach
2023 Informational/Instructional – Long Form Content | Season 7, Episode 9
2023 Magazine – Long Form Content | Season 7, Episode 2
2023 Societal Concerns – Long Form | Season 7, Episode 3
2023 Societal Concerns – Long Form | Season 7, Episode 3
2024 Lifestyle/Magazine/Informational/Instructional – Long Form Content | Season 8, Episode 2
2024 Entertainment – Long Form Content | Season 8, Episode 3
2024 Historical/Cultural – Long Form Content | Season 8, Episode 5
2024 Human Interest/Nostalgia – Long Form Content | Season 8, Episode 6
2024 Environmental/Science/Health/Medical/Technology – Long Form Content | Season 8, Episode 7
2024 Arts/Entertainment – Long Form Content | Season 8, Episode 9
2024 Human Interest/Nostalgia – Short Form Content | At Long Last, Dwight Birdwell’s Medal of Honor
Jen Loren, a Cherokee Nation citizen, is an Emmy Award-winning journalist and filmmaker. She is a co-creator, executive producer, host and director. Jen has been nominated for more than 40 Emmys and awarded 29 of those.
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