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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.
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 performers ever...
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.
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.
Best known by her stage name “Te Ata” (Bearer of the Morning) [1], Mary Frances Thompson [2]was a famed actor, storyteller and author. She was a citizen of the Chickasaw Nation.
Actress & Storyteller. 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.
