Bear Fox

Shekon Sewakwekon,
My name is Theresa Fox, my Mohawk name is Kenkiohkoktha, and I am of the Wolf Clan. My Mohawk name means I am at the back of a crowd of people or I am the end of a long line of people. I have five children and I am married to Sky Fox. He is an Ironworker. My children's ages range from 10 to 21 years old. My oldest is a girl and I have four boys.
I was born into a big family. There are eight boys, six girls and I am the youngest. My Mother and Father were hard working. They made sure we were well provided for. They always made sure we had a table full of food and clean clothes to wear. We didn't have a lot of money, but I didn't feel that we had to go without anything. I always felt like we were rich because I was so happy and I always felt loved. We always looked out for one another, and at times my sisters were like my Mother's too.
I lived in Akwesasne for forty years now, and I love our community. I especially love how our people care for one another. If someone is going through hard times, the community comes together for a fundraiser and a lot of support. I always try to do my best to help out when I can.
I am part of a women's singing group called "Kontiwennenhawi" which means Carriers of the Words. We get together once a week and talk, laugh and learn songs. Our duties as a Singing Society is to help out in our community. We are often asked to sing for visitors or for the children in our community. We help out at fundraisers and donate money to people who are in need. We have a community fund account and we raise money by selling our CD's or by singing outside of our community.