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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March 19, 2026Support and hurdles for Jordan’s Principle
Ottawa has said its commitment of $1.55 billion to extend Jordan’s Principle will bring stability to families, but according to a Kanesatake Health Centre (KHC) coordinator, more needs to be done to improve the program and keep claims from being backlogged.
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March 19, 2026Workplace accident in Kanesatake
A Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) employee suffered a workplace-related accident on March 17, the MCK announced.
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March 19, 2026School registration policies a ‘barrier’
As the school registration period in Kanesatake comes to an end, school staff navigate the restrictions for funding on First Nations students who seek an education in Kanesatake.
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March 19, 2026Fun for all at volleyball
Over 30 Kanehsata’kehró:non competed on March 14 in a volleyball tournament organized by Selena Kaniehtiiostha Beauvais, who is sports and athletics coordinator of the Kanesatake Health Center (KHC).
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March 19, 2026Reconnecting elders, welcoming spring
Nearly 100 elders gathered on Wednesday for the long-anticipated elders’ sugar cabin luncheon at Farsa Sugar Shack.
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March 19, 2026Reptiles at Rotiwennakéhte
The reptiles finally made their way to the Rotiwennakéhte Elementary School last Friday after the event had to be postponed during the Winter Carnival due to illness.
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March 13, 2026Tioweró:ton a source of tension
While the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake seeks community input for policies governing Tioweró:ton, some members of the caretaker council have expressed their opposition to Kahnawake’s approach to governance of the territory.
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March 13, 2026Health Center looks forward
The Kanesatake Health Center (KHC) has been busy holding community engagements, inviting residents to share their views on the centre’s services and priorities for the future.
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March 13, 2026Ratihén:te returns from Down Under
Holding koalas, ziplining over a forest, and a tour of the Sydney Opera House are just some of the activities Ratihén:te High School students got to do during their 15-day trip to New Zealand and Australia.
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March 13, 2026New program director for radio station
Tehonie’tathe Douglas Beaver joined Reviving Kanehsatà:ke Radio (RKR) 101.7 FM as the station’s all-new project coordinator earlier this month.
