Beaver Lake Cree Nation

$2 million gift from the Krawczyk Family Foundation breathes new life into Indigenous environmental justice in Canada

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Alex Krawczyk, daughter of the late philanthropists Honey and Dr. Barry Sherman, is honoured to be supporting environmental legal challenges led by Indigenous Peoples.

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  • Alex Krawczyk, daughter of the late philanthropists Honey and Dr. Barry Sherman, is honoured to be supporting environmental legal challenges led by Indigenous Peoples.
  • "I believe it is important for Canadians to recognize the inherent rights and sovereignty of Indigenous Nations, as well as to support self-determination and long-overdue justice for Indigenous Peoples," says Krawczyk.
  • While Indigenous Nations in Canada have some of the strongest environmental rights in the world, those rights are only meaningful if they can be upheld in court."
  • The Krawczyk Family Foundation's gift injects new life into the growing movement to realize Indigenous rights and advance reconciliation in Canada.

Patriot Extends Strike Length of the CV5 Pegmatite to 3.7 km, Corvette Property, Quebec, Canada

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Monday, May 1, 2023

These are the first drill holes completed to test a westward extension of the CV5 Pegmatite since summer of 2022, when spodumene pegmatite was confirmed to extend from the CV5 outcrop to the CV6 outcrop.

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  • These are the first drill holes completed to test a westward extension of the CV5 Pegmatite since summer of 2022, when spodumene pegmatite was confirmed to extend from the CV5 outcrop to the CV6 outcrop.
  • Core sample assay results for sixty-seven (67) drill holes from the 2023 winter drill program remain to be reported.
  • Blair Way, Company President and CEO, comments: “Our winter drill program at the CV5 Pegmatite has been a remarkable success.
  • The Company intends to continue to test the CV5 Pegmatite along strike at both ends, in addition to infill drilling, over the course of the summer-fall program.

Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corporation Announces Largest Indigenous Energy Partnership in North America

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022

This historic transaction is approximately $1.12 billion and expected to close within the next month, making this the largest Indigenous energy partnership in North America to date.

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  • This historic transaction is approximately $1.12 billion and expected to close within the next month, making this the largest Indigenous energy partnership in North America to date.
  • Todays announcement is historic for all parties involved, as todays newly announced partnership marks the largest energy-related Indigenous economic partnership transaction in North America, said Chana Martineau, CEO of AIOC.
  • On behalf of the Indigenous partners, we are proud to become equity owners in these high-quality assets which contribute to North American energy supply and security, said Justin Bourque, President of Athabasca Indigenous Investments.
  • We believe this partnership exemplifies how Enbridge and Indigenous communities can work together, not only in stewarding the environment, but also in owning and operating critical energy infrastructure.

Wallbridge Signs Pre-Development Agreement With Cree Nation Partners

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022

Washaw Sibi was recognized as the tenth Cree Nation at the 2003 Annual General Assembly of the Grand Council of the Crees / Cree Nation Government.

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  • Washaw Sibi was recognized as the tenth Cree Nation at the 2003 Annual General Assembly of the Grand Council of the Crees / Cree Nation Government.
  • Incorporated as a non-profit organization since 1997, the Cree Nation of Washaw Sibi, acts as the governing body who represents the interests and the rights of its members.
  • This press release of Wallbridge Mining Company Limited ("Wallbridge" or the "Company") contains forward-looking statements or information (collectively, FLI) within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation.
  • All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included herein are FLI that involve various risks, assumptions, estimates and uncertainties.

Lomiko and Critical Elements Announce Amendment to the Bourier Lithium Option Agreement

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Tuesday, January 25, 2022

Lomiko Metals Inc. (TSX.V: LMR) (Lomiko Metals or Lomiko) and Critical Elements Lithium Corporation (TSX-V: CRE) (US OTCQX: CRECF) (FSE: F12) (Critical Elements or CELC) are pleased to announce the following amendment to the Bourier Lithium Option Agreement.

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  • Lomiko Metals Inc. (TSX.V: LMR) (Lomiko Metals or Lomiko) and Critical Elements Lithium Corporation (TSX-V: CRE) (US OTCQX: CRECF) (FSE: F12) (Critical Elements or CELC) are pleased to announce the following amendment to the Bourier Lithium Option Agreement.
  • Lomikos CEO and Director Belinda Labatte stated: We are pleased to work with Critical Elements Lithium Corporation team on an amendment of the Option Agreement so we can move forward in 2022 with a thoughtful and focused exploration campaign in a highly prospective lithium district.
  • Lomiko and CELC entered into a property option agreement dated April 24, 2021, pursuant to which Lomiko was granted an option to acquire a 70% undivided interest in the Bourier Property.
  • Lomiko is working with Critical Elements Lithium Corporation to earn its 70% stake in the Bourier lithium project, as per an option agreement announced April 27, 2021.

Tectonic Mourns the Passing of Mel E. Benson, Chairman of the Board

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Wednesday, September 22, 2021

VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Tectonic Metals Inc. (TSXV: TECT) (OTCQB: TETOF) (FSE: T15B)(the "Company" or "Tectonic") is saddened to announce the passing of the Company's Chairman of the Board, Mel E. Benson.

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  • VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Tectonic Metals Inc. (TSXV: TECT) (OTCQB: TETOF) (FSE: T15B)(the "Company" or "Tectonic") is saddened to announce the passing of the Company's Chairman of the Board, Mel E. Benson.
  • "It is with a heavy heart and tears that I announce the passing of our beloved friend and Chairman, Mel Benson.
  • On behalf of the Board of Directors and the entire Tectonic team, we extend our deepest sympathies to Mel's family, friends, and colleagues," said Tony Reda, President & CEO of Tectonic.
  • Mel was appointed Chairman of Tectonic Metals Inc. in September 2019, providing leadership and a relentless commitment to the Company.

Bourier Lithium Project Update: Lomiko Metals and Critical Elements Report Discoveries and Identify Lithium Targets for Exploration Using GoldSpot Discoveries’ Artificial Intelligence Methods

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Tuesday, September 14, 2021

Critical Elements and Lomiko Metals Bourier project on the Northeastern part of the Nemiscau belt.

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  • Critical Elements and Lomiko Metals Bourier project on the Northeastern part of the Nemiscau belt.
  • GoldSpot Discoveries Corp.s proprietary approach of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and geological interpretation highlight lithium potential at Bourier claims within the Nemiscau greenstone belt;
    A total of 15 high to moderate prospectivity lithium targets were identified.
  • Critical Elements and Lomiko Metals (Joint Venture) boast a unique and favorable land position for lithium exploration within the Nemiscau Belt.
  • GoldSpot generated lithium targets using a knowledge-based approach with Artificial Intelligence (AI) data-driven methods.