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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May 28, 2026Youth makes it to U15 nationals
Kanento:ton Etienne has dreamed of playing high-level lacrosse since he was young, and now he has earned a spot on the Quebec U15 team’s roster in Halifax for the minor box lacrosse nationals in August.
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May 21, 2026Finance statement and funding delays
The Mohawk Council of Kanesatake’s (MCK) audited financial statements for the 2024-2025 fiscal year are almost finished, with the council remaining almost a year behind in filing financial statements, while some departments potentially face issues regarding funding until the report is finalized.
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May 21, 2026Crime plan in ‘a matter of days’
A long-awaited provincial action plan to confront a surge of organized crime preying on Indigenous communities like Kanesatake is expected to be announced within two weeks, while something specific to the community is also in the works, The Pines Reporter has learned.
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May 21, 2026Harvesting wild onions responsibly
In the lush undergrowth of Blue Mountain, Kanesatake Perimeter Security (KPS) coordinator Kane Montour sat crouched beside a patch of wild onions, carefully twisting one from the soil, making sure to leave the roots behind to encourage regrowth.
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May 21, 2026Alto survey reveals concerns, opportunity
Survey results regarding Alto, a proposed high-speed train project by the federal government, reveal Kanehsata’kehró:non have many concerns with land claims, and cultural and environmental ramifications the project may bring.
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May 21, 2026Locals compete in First Nations games
Students and staff from Rotiwennakéhte Elementary School and Ratihén:te High School travelled to Quebec City with high hopes of collecting a few wins at the First Nations Education Council (FNEC) Inter-School games this week.
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May 21, 2026Great turnout at local radio BBQ fundraiser
A barbeque fundraiser for Reviving Kanehsatà:ke Radio (RKR) 101.7 FM raised more than $4,500 for the station and its new building fund.
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May 14, 2026Local security pines for two-year fund
The Kanesatake Perimeter Security (KPS) is in the process of acquiring a two-year fund that would increase security staff and give the community 24 hours of security services, among other defensive and safety upgrades.
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May 14, 2026Council presents a path to ‘ecological gift’
The Mohawk Council of Kanesatake (MCK) has brought a proposal to the community on a plan to work with a third-party organization to manage Pines land involved in an “ecological gift” land transfer to Kanesatake, to help protect the land from seizure and unregulated development.
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May 14, 2026Minister challenged on lack of action
A summary of pleas from Kanehsata’kehró:non desperate for support was read out at the National Assembly this week as the provincial government was questioned for its sluggishness in confronting the organized crime running roughshod over Indigenous communities like Kanesatake.
