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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February 19, 2026Broomball on the farm pond
The Kanesatake Health Center (KHC) Winter Carnival is in its final week, and on Wednesday night seasoned players and newcomers came together for an evening of broomball and hot chocolate.
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February 19, 2026Rotiwennakéhte roots for Olympians
Rotiwennakéhte Elementary School students gathered in their gym this week to cheer on Canada’s men’s and women’s Olympic hockey teams.
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February 13, 2026Minister pledges plan on crime surge
The province will soon announce a strategy that is set to help confront organized crime that has taken root in First Nations, Quebec’s minister of public security and Indigenous affairs told The Pines Reporter.
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February 13, 2026The Pines Reporter and RKR expand
The Pines Reporter and Reviving Kanehsatà:ke Radio (RKR) 101.7 have hit the ground running after inaugurating a collaborative journalism project to establish a media hub in Kanesatake.
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February 13, 2026Caretakers mull ‘ecological gift’ cases
The caretaker council of the Mohawk Council of Kanesatake (MCK) is considering how much they can intervene in the years-old, ongoing court cases involving Pines land, while a judge has decided to defer a case because of Kanesatake’s governance status.
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February 13, 2026Oka appoints interim fire director
The municipality of Oka announced the appointment of an interim director at its fire department on Tuesday following the arrest of Oka fire chief Sylvain Johnson during the weekend.
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February 13, 2026Lacrosse registrations open
Lacrosse registrations for the Kanehsatà:ke Warriors team are underway until March 9 at the Kanesatake Health Center (KHC).
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February 13, 2026Drafted to D1 football
Many athletes can only thank their coaches for giving them the skills they need to achieve a win. But for Lawrence Nicholas, who was recruited by the Cégep Garneau Division 1 Élans football team this month, his brother Samuel Nicholas has made all the difference.
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February 13, 2026Bubble soccer kicks off
The first week of the Winter Carnival is in full swing, and Wednesday night welcomed all ages to participate in a curious game of bubble soccer.
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February 5, 2026Attack at local business
Two minors were arrested on Tuesday morning in Kanesatake and could face charges of armed assault, according to the Surete du Quebec (SQ).
