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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …