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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April 23, 2026Kanesatake artist wins Best in Show
The theme of this year’s edition of the Hodinöhsö:ni’ Juried Art Show was “revolutionary peace.” Learning this, local artist Kaysun Oke thought of her daughter.
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April 23, 2026Earth Day school clean-up crew
Rotiwennakéhte Elementary School and Ratihén:te High School students helped clean their schoolyards and other areas of Kanesatake for Earth Day.
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April 23, 2026Bucketloads made at bucket drive
Although there was less traffic in the community than in previous years, more money was raised than ever before at a bucket drive by Reviving Kanehsatà:ke Radio (RKR) 101.7 FM.
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April 16, 2026Rez Potter: A show for sewakwé:kon
The Ratiwennenhá:wi Kanien’kéha language immersion program participated for the first time in the Tetewatierónnion variety show in Kahnawake, presenting a twist on Harry Potter called Rez Potter, including props like giant status cards.
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April 16, 2026New local foster care families list
The Kanesatake Health Center (KHC) is creating an official list of Kanehsata’kehró:non foster care families in the community in an effort to keep children who are removed from their families within the community.
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April 16, 2026Community gym takes on fitness challenge
Two Kanesatake Community Fitness (KCF) members credit their training at the Kanesatake gym for achieving a strong finish time in a hyrox fitness challenge in Vaudreuil-Dorion.
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April 16, 2026
Police conduct safety checks
Police officers installed a checkpoint and pulled over trucks, including at least one dump truck, on Highway 640 near the Oka Park entry on April 15, as part of a large road safety operation targeting heavy vehicles.
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April 16, 2026Gold for local in volleyball tournament
At first, Kaliyah Wahianon:ron Nelson felt nervous knowing the Lotus Volleyball tournament would be her first competitive volleyball game since November.
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April 16, 2026Bronze title crowns ‘dream’ hockey season
In the provincial hockey tournament, the Laurentides Mistral girls’ U12B-3 hockey team battled an undefeated squad, shutting out their opponents until the end of the second period of the semi-final game.
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April 16, 2026Education Council honours Linda Simon
The First Nations Education Council (FNEC) marked its 40th anniversary by honouring key figures who helped transform Indigenous education, including longtime educator and advocate Linda Simon.
