Te Ata: Inspirational Storyteller
Lisa BillyLisa Billy recounts the ways in which the renowned Chickasaw Te Ata Fisher contradicted the norms of her day. She found that as a storyteller she could embrace and represent all tribal cultures – and enlighten people around the world who were fascinated, but knew little about Indian culture. Learn more in Te Ata: Chickasaw Storyteller, American Treasure by tribal historian Richard Green.
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