Chickasaw-produced documentary to air in Sacramento

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – A Chickasaw Nation Productions documentary from the Chickasaw Heritage Series will air in Sacramento with multiple ways for the public to tune in. “Bearer of the Morning” will be available via cable, streaming services and web access.

In Sacramento County, the following cable services will air the documentary: Comcast, Consolidated Communications Channel 18 and AT&T U-Verse Channel 14.

Scheduled airing in Pacific Standard Time include 9 p.m, Wednesday, Nov. 25; 11 a.m., Friday, Nov. 27, and 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1.

Apple TV+ and Roku will allow access to the documentary via streaming. Look for “Access Sacramento” while using the streaming services. If using IPTV, navigate to the Access Sacramento website and click on “Watch 18.”

To view the documentary with Access Sacramento online, visit AccessSacramento.org.

The Chickasaw Heritage Series is a video project initiative from Chickasaw Nation Productions designed to inform, educate and entertain audiences about the resilient and persevering spirit of the Chickasaw Nation.

To purchase online in DVD or Blu-ray format, to find a local retailer, or for more information, visit ChickasawFilms.com.

“Bearer of the Morning”

The story follows the life of Mary “Te Ata” Thompson Fisher as she embraces the Chickasaw tradition of storytelling and transforms herself into the world-renowned performer, Te Ata.

By studying and performing traditional First American stories, Te Ata worked to help overturn negative stereotypes and advocate for the preservation of Indigenous American cultures. Te Ata kept her Chickasaw heritage close to her heart and shared the unique story and spirit of the Chickasaw people.

In this one-hour documentary, discover how this dynamic Chickasaw woman successfully navigated the social, geographic and cultural distances to become one of the most successful First American performers in history.

Chickasaw curriculum

Both Chickasaw Heritage Series “First Encounter” and “Bearer of the Morning” documentaries have been incorporated into an online curriculum produced by the Chickasaw Nation for elementary and secondary school levels. These and other lessons are available to homeschool and public school educators by visiting Chickasaw.net/AtHome.

These lessons might also interest anyone looking to dig deeper into the history and culture of the Chickasaw people, with reference materials and photographs presented much like a textbook.

Every lesson of the Chickasaw Nation curriculum is aligned with Oklahoma Academic Standards as outlined by the Oklahoma State Department of Education social studies guide.

Areas of study include history, social studies, geography and government. Students who dive into these studies will develop skills including reading, writing, critical thinking, test taking and artistic creation.

Each lesson is complete with its own lesson plan, reading material, discussion questions, student activity and reference list for convenience. This material can be easily incorporated into any educational setting.