CanAlaska Executes Exploration Agreement with English River First Nation Agreement Provides for a Sustainable Future for CanAlaska and Communities Near its Projects in the Athabasca Basin
CanAlaska Executes Exploration Agreement
with English River First Nation
Agreement Provides for a Sustainable Future for CanAlaska
and Communities Near its Projects in the Athabasca Basin
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - October 8, 2024) -
CanAlaska Uranium Ltd. (TSXV:
CVV) (OTCQX: CVVUF) (FSE: DH7)
("CanAlaska" or the "Company") is pleased to announce it has
signed an exploration agreement with English River First Nation ("ERFN") to strengthen their
relationship.
With extensive land holdings, roughly 500,000 hectares (1,235,000 acres) and uranium exploration
targets in Saskatchewan's Athabasca Basin some of which are in the traditional lands of English River
First Nation territories, CanAlaska is dedicated to building a sustainable future for its company and the
communities near which it explores. By entering into this agreement, CanAlaska is demonstrating this
commitment. Similarly, ERFN seeks to work collaboratively with exploration and mining companies
operating within its Ancestral Territory. As such, this agreement is founded on ERFN's commitment to
ensuring the continued protection of their home while exercising their duty to ensure the ethical
harvesting of resources throughout that home.
"Our Nation is pleased to solidify this relationship with CanAlaska.
We look forward to a future of
mutual respect and prosperity,"
said Chief Alfred Dawatsare, English River First Nation.
"As a leading explorer and generator of world-class projects in the Athabasca Basin, we value the
strength that working in partnership with the people of English River First Nation brings to our
exploration activities in Saskatchewan. In turn, by signing this agreement and engaging in respectful
and meaningful ways with English River First Nation, we are proud to be able to contribute to their
stewardship of the land,"
said Cory Belyk, CEO of CanAlaska.
About English River First Nation
As 'people of the river' (Des Nëdhë́ 'iné), English River First Nation is dedicated to the stewardship of the
land and the education of future generations. ERFN is guided by the knowledge of their Elders, the
traditions of their ancestors, and the ambitions of their future generations, while being a respected
partner in relations with industries, governments, and organizations.
English River First Nation's two home reserves are located at the Wapatuanak and La Plonge Reserves
in Northern Saskatchewan.
English River First Nation's Ancestral Territory spans 75,000 square km of
North Central Saskatchewan and contains nineteen different reserves belonging to the Nation of English
River. Learn more at
https://erfn.net
.
About CanAlaska Uranium
CanAlaska Uranium Ltd. (TSXV: CVV) (OTCQX: CVVUF) (FSE: DH7) is a Canadian based exploration
company and holds interest in approximately 500,000 hectares (1,235,000 acres) in Canada's
Athabasca Basin focused on exploration and discovery of high-grade unconformity uranium deposits.
The Company is actively advancing the Pike Zone discovery - a new high-grade uranium discovery on its
West McArthur Joint Venture project in the eastern Athabasca Basin. In addition, the Company has
several other uranium-focused exploration programs. CanAlaska deploys a hybrid project generator
model, focusing on the acquisition and sale of prospective projects, while also executing exploration
programs on CanAlaska's most strategic land holdings. The Company's extensive portfolio has attracted
international mining companies, including Cameco Corporation and Denison Mines as active partners.
CanAlaska is led by an experienced team of professionals with a proven track record of discovery.
The Company's head office is in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada with a satellite office in Vancouver,
BC, Canada. For further information visit
www.canalaska.com
.
The Qualified Person under National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects for
this news release is Nathan Bridge, MSc., P. Geo., Vice-President Exploration for CanAlaska Uranium
Ltd., who has reviewed and approved its contents.
On behalf of the Board of Directors
"Cory Belyk"
Cory Belyk, P.Geo., FGC
CEO, President and Director
CanAlaska Uranium Ltd.
Contacts:
Cory Belyk, CEO and President
Tel: +1.306.668.6900
Email:
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Company expects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking
statements.
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possibility that the predictions, forecasts, projections and other forward-looking statements will prove
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occurrence of future unanticipated events.
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