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Phyllis Fife
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| Nationality | Muscogee (Creek) Nation, American |
| Education | Ed.D. University of Arkansas |
| Known for | Native American education, fashion design |
| Style | Bacone school |
| Awards | Mvskoke Hall of Fame 2013 inductee |
Phyllis Fife (born in 1948) is a talented artist and teacher from the Muscogee (Creek) Nation in Oklahoma. She is known for her beautiful paintings and for teaching others.
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About Phyllis Fife
Early Life and Learning
Phyllis Fife was born in 1948 near Dustin, Oklahoma. Her parents were James and Carmen Fife. She is part of the Raccoon clan and the Tukvpvtce Tribal Town of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation.
She started her schooling in a small country school. Later, she went to the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe from 1963 to 1966. This is a special school for Native American artists.
Phyllis continued her studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara. She also attended the University of Oklahoma, where she earned a degree in fine arts in 1973. She then earned two more advanced degrees, including a doctorate from the University of Arkansas. Phyllis Fife has three daughters.
Art and Fashion Work
Phyllis Fife is a skilled painter and also a fashion designer. Her art has been shown in many places across Oklahoma and the United States.
She started a fashion company called the Fife Collection with her sisters. Her sisters, Sharon Fife Mouss, Sandy Fife Wilson, and Jimmie Carole Fife Stewart, are also artists. Their company created clothing that showed off the beautiful styles of the Southeastern Woodland cultures. The company was based in Henryetta, Oklahoma.
Teaching Career
Phyllis Fife has spent many years as a teacher. She taught at Northeastern Oklahoma State University (NSU) and Southeastern Oklahoma State University.
From 2003 to 2014, she was the director of the Center for Tribal Studies at NSU. She also helped organize the Symposium of the American Indian for many years. This event brings people together to learn about Native American cultures.
Awards and Recognition
In 2013, Phyllis Fife was honored for her achievements. She was added to the Muscogee (Creek) Nation's Muskoke Hall of Fame. This is a special award that recognizes important people from the Muscogee (Creek) Nation.
