In Memory - Bertha Lena Skye

Bertha Skye in front of Hoop Dance at Fennell Campus.
Bertha smiling
Bertha Skye at painting easel.
Bertha and group showing off their paintings.
Bertha with Indigenous Student Success team.
Bertha with a cluster of corn
Bertha being honoured as Dinguished Fellow poses with group of Indigenous team members.
Bertha Skye and Elizabeth Gray
Bertha being hooded at convocation ceremony as Distinguished Fellow.
Bertha, Distinguished Fellow

It is with great sadness we share the passing of Bertha Skye.

Bertha held many roles in life that included chef, a Cree Nation elder in residence at Mohawk and Sheridan Colleges and McMaster University, Six Nations Health Foundation member and mentor to many people. Some of her accomplishments include being a Culinary Olympic Medalist, recognition as a Six Nations Community Treasure, receiving a Honourary Fellowship from Mohawk College, and a Honourary Doctorate from McMaster University. Read more about Bertha's life.

We’re so grateful to have had Bertha as an Elder as Resource at Mohawk College for many years. Here are just a few photos we’ll look back fondly on from workshops and events Bertha supported during her time at the college.