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 5, 2026Tense atmosphere amid incidents
An attack outside Triple 7 this week that led to the arrest of two teenagers is only the latest in a succession of criminal incidents so far this year.
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February 5, 2026Kanesatake schools welcome Midwinter
Students and staff from Ratihén:te High School and Rotiwennakéhte Elementary School celebrated Midwinter at the elementary school on Thursday, February 5.
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February 5, 2026Baby boy born at Tekontaterièn:tare
On January 30 at 12:16 p.m., Arlo Geronimo Wakatshennón:ni Monteith became the third baby and first boy born in the Tekontaterièn:tare Multigenerational Center for Women’s Wellness in Kanesatake.
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February 5, 2026Winter Carnival is here!
The days are getting longer, and while it’s been a cold winter this year, the time to celebrate the season and community has arrived with the Winter Carnival, kicking off Monday.
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February 5, 2026Nicholas previews Palestine documentary
The public recently got a chance to preview Kanehsata’kehró:non Clifton Ariwakehte Nicholas’s new documentary A Red Road to Palestine at La Sala Rossa in Montreal, at an intimate screening that Nicholas said gave him confidence in his work.
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February 5, 2026Explosion shakes local homes
An explosion at a warehouse in Kanesatake rocked the community on Wednesday night, according to Kanesatake Perimeter Security (KPS) and several reports by community members on social media.
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February 5, 2026Perimeter Security member passes on
It was Christmas eve, and all the Kanesatake Perimeter Security (KPS) officers were given a well-deserved break for the holiday - except Kane Montour, their coordinator, who was taking calls and hoping for a quiet night.
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January 29, 2026Checking in with the Education Center
As the Kanesatake Education Center (KEC) looks back on the highlights from the end of the year, educational staff are preparing for future projects.
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January 29, 2026Affordable housing project progresses
Mohawk Council of Kanesatake caretaker council members Amy Beauvais and Brant Etienne recently met with the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake’s Housing Unit program manager to discuss how to approach housing development projects and policies.
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January 29, 2026Health Center programs return in February
The Kanesatake Health Center (KHC) will fully restart Meals on Wheels and the Elders’ Luncheon in February after both programs underwent restructuring this month.
