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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July 9, 2026Oka gas station to fight for revoked tax exemption
The owner of the Belisle Gas Station in Oka that was forced by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to stop accepting tax exemption cards from Kanehsata’kehró:non on July 1 will take the matter to court.
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July 9, 2026Financial statement finally released
The Mohawk Council of Kanesatake (MCK) audited financial statements for the 2024-2025 fiscal year are available after nearly a year’s delay.
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July 9, 2026Eagles bring home bronze
After an estimated 30-year hiatus from a box lacrosse league, the Kanehsatake Eagles secured a place on the podium at the Quebec Senior C League playoffs, despite not practicing together pre-season and having a short bench.
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July 9, 2026Beauvais joins lacrosse seniors
Local sports aficionado Selena Kaniehtiiostha Beauvais joined the Boisbriand Bulls for a Quebec Senior C League season game, becoming the first Indigenous woman and second women to play in the league’s season games in the province.
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July 2, 2026Oka gas station forced to cancel tax exemption
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has determined the Belisle Gas Station in Oka can no longer grant the exemption for sales tax for Kanehsata’kehró:non after July 1, The Pines Reporter has learned.
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July 2, 2026Oka-Hudson ferry delay continues
Traverse Oka-Hudson, the company that operates two ferries that travel to and fro on the Ottawa River, has still not opened for the season due to maintenance, labour, and administrative issues, a delay which has cost the company revenue and locals their time.
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July 2, 2026Schools make strides in language promotion
This past year, Ratihén:te High School and Rotiwennakéhte Elementary School have taken big steps to expand Kanien’kehá:ka traditions and language lessons into the classroom.
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July 2, 2026Oka art exhibit about unity
Oka unveiled an open-air Human Nature Art exhibit featuring three Kanehsata’kehró:non artists, in an event that also served as part of Oka’s campaign to build a bridge between the two neighbouring communities.
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July 2, 2026June Jamboree brings measure of success
The Kanehsatake Warriors hosted their third annual box lacrosse Jamboree tournament this past weekend, with two Warriors teams - the U11 and U13 - advancing to the finals.
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July 2, 2026Eagles win two games, face two suspensions
The Kanehsatake Eagles won their last two box lacrosse games of the season at the Boisbriand Arena, but two players have been suspended from the first playoff game after their involvement in a scrum this past weekend.
