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Patriot renames Corvette project

Photo looking north-west of CV5 showing the three mountains/hills – the basis of the word
Shaakichiuwaanaan.

Photo looking north-west of CV5 showing the three mountains/hills – the basis of the word Shaakichiuwaanaan.

1st August 2024

By: Creamer Media Reporter

     

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Critical minerals developer Patriot Battery Metals has announced the renaming of the Corvette project, in the Eeyou Istchee James Bay, Quebec, to the Shaakichiuwaanaan project.

The Cree word, Shaakichiuwaanaan, means climbing a hill or a mountain and refers to three hills/mountains in the vicinity of the project.

“The decision to change the name of the Corvette project to the Shaakichiuwaanaan project reflects Patriot’s commitment to build a strong relationship with the Cree Nation of Chisasibi and the Tallyman’s family. The company acknowledges, highly values and respects Cree traditional territory and their connection to the land,” said executive VP president of environmental, social and governance, Alix Drapack.

A key to the success of the Shaakichiuwaanaan project is the contribution of First Nations workers at site. Cree community members have been contributing to site activities including drilling operations, civil works, camp operations and road construction. More than 105 First Nations workers have worked on the project during 2024. Just prior to Goose Break in April, this represented approximately 23% of the workers at site.

Environmental baseline data collection has been underway at the site since 2022, conducted by a Cree enterprise, Niigaan. As part of this joint venture partnership, Chisasibi community members assist biologists from various environmental consulting firms, in a mutually beneficial approach allowing for sharing of information from Crees that reflects their unique understanding of their land.

Patriot also announced the lease of office space in the Chisasibi Commercial Center, beginning on August 1. Edward Bearskin, Patriot’s community liaison officer, will work out of the office, providing community members with the opportunity to discuss the Shaakichiuwaanaan project and provide feedback as the project progresses.

Edited by Creamer Media Reporter

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