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 13, 2026Elders social circle kicks off this month
Kanehsata’kehró:non elders looking to hang out with friends, or meet new ones, can sign up to join a social circle launched by the Kanesatake Health Center (KHC) this month.
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March 13, 2026The return of the Eagles
For Kanehsata’kehró:non, lacrosse is more than a sport. It is culture, history, and medicine. This is reflected in the announcement of the revival of the Kanesatake Eagles men’s Senior C team after more than 30 years ago.
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March 13, 2026‘Historic’ joint training includes Kanesatake
For the first time, Kanesatake Perimeter Security (KPS), First Nations Paramedics (FNP), and the Oka Fire Department participated in a joint emergency response training.
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March 5, 2026Kanesatake security funding at risk
The Kanesatake Perimeter Security (KPS) team, the internal security force the community has relied on for the past few years, is on track to run out of funding by the end of the month.
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March 5, 2026Caretaker council admits comms problems
The scarcity of public communications from the Mohawk Council of Kanesatake’s (MCK) caretaker council dissatisfies many in the community.
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March 5, 2026A month for Women’s Day
In recognition of International Women’s Day on March 8, Tsi Ronterihwanónhnha ne Kanien’kéha Language and Cultural Center is dedicating the entire month of events to celebrating and uplifting women.
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March 5, 2026All about the alpacas
As the alpacas approach their one-year anniversary at Tsontkwahtentionhátie, they have already become one of the farm’s more beloved staples.
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March 5, 2026Security leader bids father farewell
Unexpectedly, during a conversation with an acquaintance, Kanesatake Perimeter Security (KPS) coordinator Kane Montour learned about another splurge of generosity by his father, Ahkwesahsró:non Wayne Stehlin.
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March 5, 2026Locals get results at provincial tournament
Players from Kanesatake had success at the recent Sherbrooke Provincial Female Hockey Tournament.
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February 26, 2026Kanesatake marks Pink Shirt Day
Students and staff donned pink apparel for Pink Shirt Day at Ratihén:te High School and Rotiwennakéhte Elementary School this past week.
