Navajo Highways

09/28/2026

Thank you FNX | First Nations Experience for honoring the passing of our mother and heart of Navajo Highways!

The FNX | First Nations Experience family joins our community in mourning the loss and honoring the life of Sally Mannie Pete (May 11, 1962 – September 23, 2026).
​Sally was the beloved mother of Navajo Highways creator Pete Sands and served as the real-life inspiration and spirit behind the cherished character of Grandma Sally. Her warmth, grace, and matriarchal presence brought enduring heart to the series and touched audiences across Indian Country and beyond.
​Our deepest thoughts, prayers, and condolences go out to Pete and the entire Pete family during this time of mourning.
​Ahéheeʼ, Sally, for sharing your light and legacy with all of us. 💜 Pete Sands

09/06/2026

Our Navajo Highways team is deeply saddened by the passing of a visionary leader. Georgina Lightning’s fierce advocacy in film and television transformed an industry and opened doors for Indigenous creatives worldwide. “"Indian Country lost a force of nature and an important voice in filmed entertainment,” Daryl R. Begay, Navajo Highways Executive Producer. Georgina’s legacy will guide generations to come. May she rest in power and peace.

06/28/2026

Last night we officially became an official Emmy winning series. Navajo Highways is transcending spaces and lifting up the Navajo culture. Many thanks to all who made this shown possible!

03/16/2026

12/08/2025

Ya'ah'teeh Keshmish, the first orginal Christmas program produced by FNX | First Nations Experience is now live for international audiences to enjoy!

This Holiday season, the Navajo Highways team was hard at work to bring Native Cheer to little girls and boys around the world.

Watch this wonderful new show on the FNX App or on the FNX YouTube page!
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On Christmas Eve in Mitten Creek, Sadie and her parents return to the Rez to celebrate with Sally, Al, and Ash, when her parents are called away unexpectedly...

07/18/2025

Good morning or Yá’áh’tééh Abiní! Coming to you live from the Navajo Highways headquarters. We just started a new series spotlighting our crew members who helped bring the show to life.

Today we begin by highlighting our Music Composer for our TV show, Mr. Nate Meredith. Nate is a classically trained musician who hails from Ogden, UT. For many years he was the bass player for our Writer/Director/Creator in the band “Pete Sands & the Drifters”. All the music you hear that captures all the emotions of the characters and the scenes came from Nate. We couldn’t be any more happier and appreciative of the talents Nate brought to the show. Adding another layer of depth onto the show.

From Pete Sands:
“I’ve known Nate for a long time now. We’ve played many shows together, been on the road together, had many ups and downs, but we always had a mutual respect and appreciation for one another’s talents. I wanted Nate from the beginning of the shows initial creative talks because I knew how multitalented he is and a mind to explore realms beyond his knowledge. Working with me for so long he’s gotten to know my background and my eccentric state of creativity. Believe me, asking artists to be a part of something radically new and a concept so outside of normal contemporary storytelling, is not an easy sell. But he never hesitated to join in. We all appreciate what he brought to the table and what he will continue to bring. Until next season. Hagóónéé!”

You can find the link to the Navajo Highways original score here: https://linktr.ee/Nate.Meredith.Music

06/14/2025

06/14/2025

The day has finally come!!! All episodes of Navajo Highways are on the FNX | First Nations Experience app free to watch!!! Download the app and watch!!! We are so excited!!!

06/08/2025

We are coming live to FNX | First Nations Experience broadcast on TV and on their App June 14. Mark your calendars and tune in.

05/01/2025

🌟 FREE COMMUNITY SCREENING of Navajo Highways 🌟

We’re excited to invite you to a special screening of Navajo Highways—a new children’s series that celebrates Navajo language, traditions, and community—at the Albuquerque Museum on Wednesday, May 7, 2025!

🎬 Two FREE screenings:
📍 1:00–3:00PM — for Schools & Community
📍 6:00–8:00PM — for Community Members

🎟 Reserve your FREE seats: https://tinyurl.com/85wnmnm5

✨ Sponsored by the Native American Affairs Office, the CABQ Office of Equity & Inclusion, and the Albuquerque Museum.

Navajo Highways follows Sadie, a young girl reconnecting with her Navajo roots through the support of her family and the vibrant community of Mitten Creek. The series is made possible by the Navajo Nation and the New Mexico Department of Education.

Come celebrate Indigenous storytelling, language, and joy with us!