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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...
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.
After retiring in 1941, Fisher and “Te Ata” traveled the world. "Te Ata” toured Europe, giving performances for royal families and heads of state. The Fishers traveled in South America and extensively in the United States, often observing First American ceremonies and learning different traditions. “Te Ata” incorporated these ...
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.
Learn about Te Ata, the world-famous Chickasaw performer who shared her culture with audiences across the globe. Discover her achievements, legacy and videos on Chickasaw.tv.
Gazing at the silver screen, Te Ata, a Chickasaw woman, is brought to tears by a cartoon of tomahawk-waving Indians dancing around a fire and attacking pilgrims. All around her, white moviegoers laugh and laugh at the animated stereotypes.
