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Though the court ruling will stand, the land along Highway 30 remains undeveloped while other sites off-reserve are under construction. (File photo)

Mohawk Council of Kahnawake grand chief Joe Norton spoke in front the National Assembly in Quebec City on Tuesday afternoon to send a strong message to the province about council’s displeasure with Bill 85.

With a Superior Court decision in their favour, the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake's current and former grand chiefs, and legal team is gearing up to have its say in future development along Highway 30.

The elected leaders of the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake stood alongside Highway 30 in 2015 to announce a boycott of business in Chateauguay and their collective intention to go ahead with any economic development on returned land despite a lawsuit headed by the neighbouring municipality’s mayor, Nathalie Simon.

The elected leaders of the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake stood alongside Highway 30 in 2015 to announce a boycott of business in Chateauguay and their collective intention to go ahead with any economic development on returned land despite a lawsuit headed by the neighbouring municipality's mayor, Nathalie Simon.

Mohawk Council of Kahnawake grand chief Joe Norton is looking to increase council's travel budget for the remainder of the term. (Kacim Steets, The Eastern Door)

Former council grand chief Mike Delisle admits politics remains "in his blood" though he won't say whether he'll seek a seat at the head of the table again.

Lori Niioé:ren Jacobs was known for her work ethic, professionalism and dedication to community organizations. (Courtesy Falen Jacobs) Kahnawake said goodbye to one of the community’s most hardworking women last week.