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Mary Frances Thompson Fisher (December 3, 1895 – October 25, 1995), best known as Te Ata, was an actress and citizen of the Chickasaw Nation known for telling Native American stories. She performed as a representative of Native Americans at state dinners before President Franklin D. Roosevelt in the 1930s.
TE ATA (1895–1995). A traditional Native storyteller, Te Ata, also known as Mary Frances Thompson Fisher, was born in Emet, Chickasaw Nation, near Tishomingo, on December 3, 1895. Her parents were members of the Chickasaw Nation.
Oct 21, 2017 · Te Ata is about the true story of Mary Thompson Fisher, a Chickasaw storyteller who was born and raised in the Chickasaw Nation. She became one of the greatest Native American...
Te Ata the Movie. Te Ata (TAY’ AH-TAH) is based on the inspiring, true story of Mary Thompson Fisher, a woman who traversed cultural barriers to become one of the greatest First American performers of all time.
Te Ata was a force of nature. Even in her old age, she was still entertaining audiences with tales of her people, the Chickasaws. Her great-nephew, Mason Cole, believes that it is this spirit of hope, this captivating charisma, that made Te Ata a true Oklahoma treasure.
Sep 28, 2017 · Te Ata (TAY’ AH-TAH) is based on the inspiring, true story of Mary Thompson Fisher, a woman who traversed cultural barriers to become one of the greatest Native American performers of all...
World-famous for using her dramatic talents to tell the story of the Chickasaw people. Born Mary Frances Thompson in 1895, Te Ata grew up in the Chickasaw Nation near present-day Tishomingo, Oklahoma. She received her early education in Tishomingo, and eventually went to the Oklahoma College for Women. While there, it was evident Te Ata had a ...
