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Champion Electric Metals Launches Fundraising Campaign to Support the Cree Nation of Chisasibi in Eeyou Istchee James Bay, Quebec
Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - September 28, 2023) - Champion Electric Metals Inc. (CSE: LTHM) (OTCQB: CHELF) (FSE: 1QB0) ("Champion Electric" or the "Comp
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[{"type":"text","content":" Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - September 28, 2023) - Champion Electric Metals Inc. (CSE: LTHM) (OTCQB: CHELF) (FSE: 1QB0) (\"Champion Electric\" or the \"Company\") today announces that it is launching a fundraising and awareness campaign for the Cree Nation of Chisasibi, who have been stricken by the wildfires in Quebec this past summer. A Tragic Summer for the Chisasibi People There were 38 active fires in the northern zone, and a total of nearly 3.6 million hectares burned since the start of the season in May. The Chisasibi community has lost many homes that have burned to the ground in six different traplines - the livelihood for many members of this community. Others have lost ATVs, snow machines and boats, and other equipment used to support their livelihood. The main highway has been repeatedly closed due to fires, making it impossible to receive regular daily supplies, and there have been countless evacuations due to a very bad air quality. In addition to the direct impact to the communities, a vast number of animals have perished or been displaced. The losses to flora and fauna in this area are severe and will take many years to be restored. The negative impact is large and lasting - for example, the moose and caribou won't be back to the burned areas, nor will the ptarmigan and white birds, as their respective food sources are gone. The ash and soot from the fires have impacted the waterways, polluting lakes and affecting fish and plant life that inhabit these waters. This is just the tip of the iceberg, as the full impact of the devastation will not be known for many months after the fires have stopped and an account of the damage has been taken. Jonathan Buick, President & CEO, comments: \"We are launching a fundraising campaign to support this community and to raise awareness of how these wildfires are affecting the Chisasibi people. Given limited and slow deployment of support to these communities and given the immediate needs are so great (over 60% of the Cree of Chisasibi are under the age of 30), we are reaching out to you asking for your support. We have launched a 'Go Fund Me Page' to help raise funds for the children and youth of Chisasibi who have watched their community, land and way of life be devastated by these wildfires. We hope that you agree with us that this is the time to do our part, stan...