Cree Nation of Nemaska. Cree Mining Symposium, Mistissini, Qc June 1, 2011

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1 Cree Nation of Nemaska Cree Mining Symposium, Mistissini, Qc June 1, 2011

2 A Brief History of Nemaska The community of Nemaska was initially settled on the shores of Nemaska Lake where a trading post was established in the early 18th century. As a result of feasibility studies in the late 1960s for the planned development of the NBR Complex the community was relocated on the Shores of Champion Lake in In the initial stages of resettlement, the community had access to one telephone located in a general store and possessed one generator. There was no running water available and no indoor toilets.

3 A Brief History of Nemaska In 1976, 147 band members formally pledged themselves to permanently relocate on Lake Champion. The Band administration was composed of one Chief and two councilors and the annual budget provided by Indian Affairs was $12,000. In 1980 housing construction began. The community church was the first building to be completed and an access road linking the community to the Hydro Quebec gravel road 58 was completed allowing residents to properly commute for the first time

4 Nemaska is accessible by air through daily flights by Air Creebec and is linked to both the James Bay Highway, which leads into Abitibi Temiscamingue and the Route du Nord leading into Chibougamau. The community features: one hotel, and hosts the Eenou Nation Government which is recognized as the Nation s Capital, with the Grand Council of Crees having their head offices in Nemaska, an Administration Office for Cree Nation of Nemaska, a postal office, a community Wellness Center, the Luke Mettaweskum School, Sam s Lodge, ShiShiQuin Daycare, Nemaska Clinic, Cree Trappers Association Administration Building, a Youth Center, new youth venture The Underground, a newly constructed Multi Services Center, a newly constructed Sport complex, a newly constructed Gas Station and a newly constructed church.

5 Statistics Population Nemaska is characterized by a large youth population, comprising almost half of the total population, 46%. Elders are the smallest age group with 4% and the rest relatively evenly distributed between preschoolers and 35 to 65 years olds, or 21% and 29% respectively. 0 to 9 years 10 to 34 years 35 to 65 years 65 years and over 29% 4% 21% 46%

6 Statistics Labor Force 6.4% 60% 62.7% Participation rate Employment rate Labour Force Indicators (%) Unemployment rate The unemployment rate is equal among males and females and the total unemployment rate is lower than that for Quebec as a whole, 6.4% and 8.2% respectively. Males have a slightly higher employment and participation rate compared to females. Total Male Female Participation rate Employment rate Unemployment rate

7 Statistics Labor Force Industry Total Male Female Total - Experienced labour force Agriculture and other resource-based industries Manufacturing and construction industries Wholesale and retail trade Finance and real estate Health and education Business services Other services Health and education and other service providing industries make up the bulk of Nemaska s labor sectors. Females are the main labor force in the health and education sector, with the rest evenly distributed among sectors. Other services make up the main labor sector for males, followed by manufacturing & construction and health & education. Business services provide an important future sector for the community.

8 Statistics Labor Force Occupation Total Male Female Total - Experienced labour force Management occupations Business, finance and administration occupations Natural and applied sciences and related occupations Health occupations Social science, education, government service and religion Art, culture, recreation and sport Sales and service occupations Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations Occupations unique to primary industry Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities Sales & service occupation and social science related occupations are the major occupational fields in Nemaska. Significant potential in Health and Science occupations are available for the community to explore in the future, as well as arts & recreational (tourism).

9 SHAREHOLDER EEYOU POWER Community Development & Natural Resources SHAREHOLDER NEMASKA EXPLORATIONS RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT BETWEEN CREE NATION OF NEMASKA AND NEMASKA EXPLORATIONS (RDPA) RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS

10 CREE NATION OF NEMASKA & NEMASKA EXPLORATIONS (TSX-V: NMX) The Cree Nation of Nemaska and Nemaska Explorations have developed a good relationship since the acquisition from Golden Goose The community and Nemaska Explorations expect to finalize a Resource Development Partnership Agreement The Cree Nation of Nemaska is closely involved on the development of the Whabouchi (Lithium) Project Cree Nation of Nemaska through their development corporation is a shareholder of Nemaska Explorations

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12 Major Milestones for the remaining of 2011 Pilot Plant metallurgical tests (Spring 2011); IBA discussions ( Summer 2011); Full Feasibility Study (Fall 2011); Environmental Study and Report (Summer and Fall 2011); Off take Agreement and Financing (Fall 2011); Production decision (Fall 2011);

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14 FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert Kitchen robertkitchen2007@gmail.com Guy Bourassa bourassag@nemaskaexploration.com

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