The Pines Reporter
Caretaker chief’s presence questioned
Mohawk Council of Kanesatake (MCK) caretaker council member Brant Etienne attended the annual general assembly of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) last week, but some Kanehsata’kehró:non have criticized his presence and participation at the meeting.
Funds to fight crime not for Kanesatake
A federal-provincial action plan to target the growth of organized crime exploiting Indigenous communities in Quebec does not include direct funding to Kanesatake, according to the Ministry of Internal Security, while funding for Kanesatake’s community security stays in limbo.
Death at Oka Park
A man drowned Sunday afternoon while swimming in Oka Park, despite rescue efforts by bystanders.
Council announces aid for septic upgrades
More than $3.2 million in funding towards a “first wave” of septic system upgrades for Kanehsata’kehró:non was announced by the Mohawk Council of Kanesatake (MCK) on July 23.
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April 9, 2026Water levels in check for now
As spring temperatures rise and snow begins to melt, the Kanesatake Perimeter Security (KPS) team said there is currently no significant risk of flooding, but community members are advised to be cautious as water levels may still increase.
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April 9, 2026First-ever education director conference
The First Nations Education Council (FNEC) hosted an inaugural Director’s Gathering in Laval for education directors from different Indigenous communities to share insights, learn new strategies, and improve educational management.
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April 9, 2026Indian taco madness
Last week Ratihén:te High School continued a long-standing tradition while drawing community support as volunteers, staff, and students came together to raise funds for its graduating class by selling Indian tacos.
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April 9, 2026Three trophies in dek hockey
It was by chance that Selena Kaniehtiiostha Beauvais was invited to play competitively on a dek hockey team for the second time.
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April 9, 2026Local player heading to provincials
The Laurentides Mistral girls’ U12B hockey team headed into the regional finals against another Mistral team that had thrice beat them in previous tournaments.
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April 2, 2026Kanesatake security finds temp funding
The Mohawk Council of Kanesatake (MCK) has secured temporary funding for Kanesatake Perimeter Security (KPS), prolonging the security team service past the March 31 end date of a federal five-year fund.
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April 2, 2026Council hires interim executive director
The Mohawk Council of Kanesatake (MCK) has hired François Lapointe as interim executive director to manage administrative tasks on council and help support the three caretaker council members who are managing ongoing projects.
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April 2, 2026High-speed train engagement session
A community engagement session gathered opinions of Kanehsata’kehró:non on Alto, a major high-speed train project set to run through ancestral Mohawk land, to help inform the Mohawk Council of Kanesatake (MCK) and Alto representatives on the community’s position.
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April 2, 2026Testing the limits in the cage
A young fighter stepped into the cage with fear, adrenaline, and the simple goal of seeing how far he could go.
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April 2, 2026These mukluks are made for walkin’
A four-day mukluk-making workshop at the Tsontkwahtentionhátie farm is not only helping participants create cozy winter footwear, but also strengthening community ties and sharing cultural knowledge.
