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 14, 2026Council update on federal court case
The Mohawk Council of Kanesatake (MCK) caretaker council signaled it is open to discussing an alternative pathway to a local election, while no hearing has been booked yet for the federal court case regarding Kanesatake’s election process.
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May 14, 2026Warriors kick off competition
The Kanehsatake Warriors played their first competitive games this week, putting to the test whether weekly training sessions during the postseason paid off.
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May 14, 2026Eagles come back after loss
After a loss to start the Kanehsatake Eagles’ first competitive season in 30 years, the team enjoyed a breakthrough weekend, bouncing back to earn a dominant victory in their second game.
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May 14, 2026Strike for the elders!
The elders biweekly social circle is in full motion, with elders going on their first official outing, a bowling trip.
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May 14, 2026High school bucket drive raises a ton of cash
A two-day bucket drive for Ratihén:te High School graduates gained almost $12,000, surpassing the school’s goal to raise about $20,000 for senior graduates.
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May 7, 2026
Council attends Iroquois Caucus
In meetings with federal ministers at the Iroquois Caucus in Ottawa this week, Mohawk Council of Kanesatake (MCK) caretaker council member Brant Etienne is urging the government to work with the council on security needs in Kanesatake.
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May 7, 2026Give a seed, take a seed
Free heirloom seeds for Kanehsata’kehró:non were offered at the Kanesatake Health Center this past weekend in an effort to keep Indigenous seeds alive and increase food sovereignty efforts in the community.
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May 7, 2026Shots fired at home in Kanesatake
No suspects or vehicles are currently in sight after gun shots were fired at a home in Kanesatake earlier this week, according to the Surete du Quebec (SQ).
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May 7, 2026Eagles make a strong comeback
After never having practiced as a whole team together, the Kanehsatake Eagles won two pre-season box lacrosse games this past weekend, including a win against the Kahnawake Sturgeon Bellies. The Eagles had not faced a team from Kahnawake for about 30 years.
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May 7, 2026Warriors season gets started
Spirits are high as the Kanehsatake Warriors kick off their official training for the lacrosse season, but the roster remains without an all-girls team this year.
