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 2, 2026Shooting and arrest in Kanesatake
Gun shots were reported at a Kanesatake home, and two suspects were arrested by the Surete du Quebec (SQ) on April 1.
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March 26, 2026Election case expected to start soon
The Federal Court case over Kanesatake’s election process is set to book a date for the hearing, according to court documents, in a case that will decide when and how the community’s next election will occur.
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March 26, 2026What every caretaker councillor is up to
The Mohawk Council of Kanesatake caretaker council continues to work under a limited mandate as council and community await the next steps of a Federal Court hearing that will eventually allow for an election.
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March 26, 2026First seeds of the season
The buzz of fluorescent lights fills a quiet room lined with empty shelves, starter trays, and pots. The only movement comes from the soft rattle of onion seeds being poured from packets and softly planted into a tray of soil, some of the first seeds to be planted this year at the Tsontkwahtentionhátie farm.
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March 26, 2026New food bank slated for this year
A new food bank is expected to open this summer at the health center’s Tsontkwahtentionhátie farm to better serve the growing number of community members who need food support.
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March 26, 2026Saint Paddy’s daycare fundraiser finds gold
A lucky Saint Patrick’s Day pancake fundraiser raised more than $800 at the Tsi Rontswa’ta:khwa Early Childhood Center for the children’s trips, toys, and the daycare’s language program.
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March 26, 2026Recording the past for the future
A recording initiative led by the Tsi Ronterihwanónhnha ne Kanien’kéha Language and Cultural Center aims to preserve the voices, stories, and language of elders in Kanesatake for future generations.
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March 26, 2026Oka supports Kanesatake security team
The Municipality of Oka announced that both the municipalities of Oka and Two Mountains and all the townships within them will adopt a resolution in support for funding for the Kanesatake Perimeter Security (KPS) at their next council meeting.
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March 19, 2026Funding hopes dimming for security force
Efforts to find new funding from the federal government for the Kanesatake Perimeter Security (KPS) team before their current program ends on March 31 have been so far unsuccessful, The Pines Reporter has confirmed.mck
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March 19, 2026Arrest for planned arson on High Times
Montreal police arrested a resident of Repentigny for allegedly attempting to contract someone to commit arson against High Times, a cannabis shop in Kanesatake.
