Scandium Canada Ltd. (TSX-V: SCD) has voiced strong support for the Naskapi Nation of Kawawachikamach's announcement regarding the Naskapi Nuuhchiimiiu Maaskinuw Project, a community-driven initiative to assess potential multi-user access corridor options within the traditional Naskapi territory in Nunavik. The Company issued a statement welcoming the Nation's leadership in conducting a thorough evaluation of environmental, cultural, social, and economic implications of infrastructure development.
As outlined in the Naskapi Nation's official press release on June 12, the project is grounded in engagement with community members, Elders, land users, and neighbouring Nations. The assessment aims to gather information, conduct due diligence, and support informed decision-making about future access corridors. Scandium Canada emphasized that decisions about infrastructure in Nunavik must involve all First Nations and Inuit sharing the territory.
Guy Bourassa, CEO of Scandium Canada, stated, "We commend the Naskapi Nation of Kawawachikamach for the leadership it is showing with the potential multi-user access corridor of the Nuuhchiimiiu Maaskinuw Project. What matters to us is that the benefits of development reach the people whose land makes it possible. We are deeply committed to a relationship that delivers lasting, shared value to the Naskapi Nation and neighbouring communities."
The Company clarified that the Nuuhchiimiiu Maaskinuw Project is an independent initiative led by the Naskapi Nation, and Scandium Canada fully respects its objectives. The assessment is intended to evaluate infrastructure options with priorities including environmental stewardship, traditional land use, Indigenous governance, and collaboration with Indigenous Peoples and corridor users.
In alignment with the Nation's initiative, Scandium Canada continues its own engagement with Indigenous communities connected to the Crater Lake project, which includes a hydrometallurgical plant in Schefferville. The Company aims to foster dialogue, understand community priorities, and build lasting relationships based on trust, mutual respect, and collaboration. Scandium Canada's commitment to responsible development is further reflected in its efforts to bring the most significant primary scandium source in North America into production, supporting the development of aluminum-scandium alloys for lighter, greener materials.
The Naskapi Nation's project highlights the importance of Indigenous-led infrastructure planning in Nunavik, setting a precedent for community-driven environmental and cultural assessments. Scandium Canada's support underscores the need for collaborative approaches that prioritize local governance and sustainable development.
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