Te Ata: Influential Storyteller
Te Ata Fisher was an incredibly influential storyteller and one of the best-known Chickasaw actors of all time. Here, explore her story and discover how Chickasaw playwright JudyLee Olivia forever immortalized her in a play about her life.
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Te Ata
World-famous for using her dramatic talents to tell the story of the Chickasaw peopleMary Frances Thompson took on the stage name Te Ata, which means "bearer of the morning" in Chickasaw.
Te Ata: A JudyLee Oliva Production
Experience Chickasaw History and CultureThis film presents a short but fascinating biography of the woman who inspired a nation.
Te Ata, the Play by Dr. JudyLee Oliva
Lona BarrickDr. JudyLee Oliva's play Te Ata recounts the fascinating journey of this Chickasaw icon.
June 1, 2012 – Te Ata Play
Chickasaw Nation NewsChickasaw playwright JudyLee Oliva discusses the impact of famed Chickasaw storyteller Te Ata.
JudyLee Oliva: Quiet Power
Meet Our People – The Enduring Spirit of the Chickasaw NationJudyLee Oliva explains that, to her, being Chickasaw means being in possession of a "quiet power that gets things done."
Te Ata: Inspirational Storyteller
Lisa BillyLisa Billy recounts the ways in which the renowned Chickasaw Te Ata Fisher contradicted the norms of her day.
Te Ata's Roots in Boarding School
Lona BarrickLona Barrick recounts the early childhood of Te Ata, who attended Bloomfield Academy with her sisters in the early 1900s.
Te Ata and Ataloa in College
Lona BarrickLona Barrick illustrates the relationship between Te Ata and her cousin Ataloa – another successful Chickasaw artist.
Te Ata: The Emerging Artist
Lona BarrickLona Barrick illustrates the charismatic charm Te Ata exhibited throughout her very successful career.
Te Ata: Native Ambassador to the World
Lona BarrickLona Barrick describes the impact Te Ata had on Native American cultures by bringing their stories to the world's attention.
Te Ata: An Inspiration to Us All
Lona BarrickLona Barrick explains how Te Ata became honored as Oklahoma's "first cultural treasure."
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