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 (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 time.

Te Ata Fisher's influence on the appreciation of Native traditions and on the art of storytelling is an enduring legacy. Her name, Te Ata, means "Bearer of the Morning." She preserved and promoted great affection for old ways, American Indians, and natural beauty.

A citizen of the Chickasaw Nation, Te Ata was an accomplished actor and teller of First American stories. During the prime of her more than 60-year career, she performed in England and Scandinavia, at the White House for President Franklin Roosevelt, for the King and Queen of Great Britain, and on stages across the United States...

Mary Frances Thompson Fisher (1895-1995) became a famous dramatic actress, dancer, and storyteller known as “Te Ata”. She was born in Emet, Oklahoma, where the historic Chickasaw White House stands today close to the Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge. Numerous Native American historical events took place in Emet.

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. For more than 70 years, she entertained royalty, heads of state, acted on Broadway, toured America and Europe and entertained Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt when he ...

Te Ata Thompson Fisher, whose name means “Bearer of the Morning,” was born Dec. 3, 1895, near Emet, Oklahoma. A citizen of the Chickasaw Nation, TeAta was an accomplished actor and teller of First American stories. She received her early education in Tishomingo, and eventually went to the Oklahoma College for Women.

2016年10月1日 · 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 time. Born in Indian Territory, and raised on the songs and stories of her Chickasaw tribe, Te Ata's journey to find her true calling led her through ...

Thompson took on the stage name Te Ata, which means "bearer of the morning" in Chickasaw. After school, she worked as a storyteller to finance her acting career. She would tell Chickasaw legends, myths and chants, including performing rituals in native regalia.

A citizen of the Chickasaw Nation, Te Ata was an accomplished actor and teller of First American stories. During the prime of her more than 60-year career, she performed in England and Scandinavia, at the White House for President Franklin Roosevelt, for the King and Queen of Great Britain, and on stages across the United States.