Elder Margaret Head-Steppan Appointed as Elder of Visionary and Osawi, Establishing First-of-Its-Kind Relationship in Canadian Exploration
Visionary Copper and Gold Mines (OTCQX: CLLXF) and Osawi Gold Corp. have announced a groundbreaking appointment of Elder Margaret Head-Steppan as their Elder, establishing the first such position in Canadian mineral exploration history.
In this pioneering role, Elder Margaret will provide traditional knowledge guidance, oversee land blessing ceremonies for exploration activities, and educate on First Nations history and traditions. Her appointment aims to ensure sustainable resource development while maintaining respect for Indigenous communities and environmental stewardship.
The initiative reflects both companies' commitment to responsible exploration practices and meaningful engagement with First Nations communities, with a focus on preserving resources for future generations.
Visionary Copper and Gold Mines (OTCQX: CLLXF) e Osawi Gold Corp. hanno annunciato la nomina storica di Elder Margaret Head-Steppan come loro Elder, istituendo la prima figura di questo tipo nella storia dell'esplorazione mineraria canadese.
In questo ruolo pionieristico, l'Elder Margaret fornir脿 orientamento basato sulla conoscenza tradizionale, supervisioner脿 le cerimonie di benedizione del territorio legate alle attivit脿 di esplorazione e offrir脿 formazione sulla storia e le tradizioni delle Prime Nazioni. La sua nomina mira a garantire uno sviluppo delle risorse sostenibile, nel rispetto delle comunit脿 indigene e della tutela ambientale.
L'iniziativa riflette l'impegno di entrambe le societ脿 verso pratiche di esplorazione responsabili e un coinvolgimento significativo con le comunit脿 delle Prime Nazioni, con l'obiettivo di preservare le risorse per le future generazioni.
Visionary Copper and Gold Mines (OTCQX: CLLXF) y Osawi Gold Corp. han anunciado el nombramiento hist贸rico de Elder Margaret Head-Steppan como su Elder, estableciendo la primera posici贸n de este tipo en la historia de la exploraci贸n minera en Canad谩.
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La iniciativa refleja el compromiso de ambas empresas con pr谩cticas de exploraci贸n responsables y con un compromiso significativo con las comunidades de las Primeras Naciones, con un enfoque en preservar los recursos para las generaciones futuras.
Visionary Copper and Gold Mines(OTCQX: CLLXF)鞕赌 Osawi Gold Corp.臧赌 Elder Margaret Head-Steppan毳� 攴鸽摛 瓿犽(Elder)鞙茧 鞛勲獏頄堧嫟瓿� 氚滍憸頄堨姷雼堧嫟. 鞚措姅 旌愲倶雼� 甏戨 韮愳偓 鞐偓靸� 斓滌磮鞚� 靷鞛呺媹雼�.
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鞚措矆 臁办箻電� 毂呾瀯 鞛堧姅 韮愳偓 甏�頄夑臣 韻检姢韸� 雱れ澊靺� 瓿惦彊觳挫櫠撵潣 鞁れ鞝侅澑 順戨牓鞚� 鞎届啀頃橂姅 霊� 須岇偓鞚� 鞚橃毳� 氚橃榿頃橂┌, 氙鸽灅 靹鸽寑毳� 鞙勴暣 鞛愳洂鞚� 氤挫爠頃橂姅 雿� 欷戩爯鞚� 霊愱碃 鞛堨姷雼堧嫟.
Visionary Copper and Gold Mines (OTCQX: CLLXF) et Osawi Gold Corp. ont annonc茅 la nomination historique de Elder Margaret Head-Steppan en tant que leur Elder, 茅tablissant ainsi la premi猫re fonction de ce type dans l'histoire de l'exploration mini猫re au Canada.
Dans ce r么le pionnier, l'Elder Margaret apportera des conseils fond茅s sur les savoirs traditionnels, supervisera les c茅r茅monies de b茅n茅diction des terres li茅es aux activit茅s d'exploration et enseignera l'histoire et les traditions des Premi猫res Nations. Sa nomination vise 脿 garantir un d茅veloppement des ressources durable, tout en respectant les communaut茅s autochtones et la protection de l'environnement.
Cette initiative refl猫te l'engagement des deux soci茅t茅s en faveur de pratiques d'exploration responsables et d'un engagement significatif avec les communaut茅s des Premi猫res Nations, en mettant l'accent sur la pr茅servation des ressources pour les g茅n茅rations futures.
Visionary Copper and Gold Mines (OTCQX: CLLXF) und Osawi Gold Corp. haben die wegweisende Ernennung von Elder Margaret Head-Steppan zu ihrer Elder bekannt gegeben und damit die erste derartige Position in der Geschichte der kanadischen Mineraliensuche geschaffen.
In dieser Pionierrolle wird Elder Margaret traditionelles Wissen einbringen, Segnungszeremonien f眉r das Land im Zusammenhang mit Explorationsaktivit盲ten leiten und 眉ber die Geschichte und Traditionen der First Nations aufkl盲ren. Ihre Ernennung zielt darauf ab, eine nachhaltige Ressourcennutzung sicherzustellen und gleichzeitig den Respekt gegen眉ber indigenen Gemeinschaften und dem Umweltschutz zu wahren.
Die Initiative spiegelt das Engagement beider Unternehmen f眉r verantwortungsvolle Explorationspraktiken und eine sinnvolle Einbindung der First Nations-Gemeinschaften wider, mit dem Fokus auf den Erhalt von Ressourcen f眉r k眉nftige Generationen.
- First-of-its-kind Elder appointment in Canadian mineral exploration, demonstrating leadership in Indigenous relations
- Enhanced stakeholder engagement through traditional knowledge integration
- Strengthened commitment to sustainable and responsible exploration practices
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Visionary Copper and Gold Mines Inc. (the 鈥淐ompany鈥� or 鈥淰isionary鈥�) (TSXV: VCG) (OTCQX: CLLXF) and Osawi Gold Corp. (鈥淥sawi鈥�) are pleased to announce the appointment of Elder Margaret Head-Steppan as our Elder, marking a historic milestone as the first such role within a Canadian mineral exploration company. This unique partnership underscores both companies鈥� commitment to respectful, sustainable exploration practices and meaningful engagement with First Nations communities.
Max Porterfield, President and CEO of Visionary and Osawi, stated, 鈥淲e are deeply honoured to welcome Elder Margaret to our team. Her unique perspective, rooted in her family鈥檚 historic connection to the Flin Flon region and her lifelong dedication to community and environmental stewardship, will guide our exploration efforts in a way that respects both the land and the people who have called it home for generations. This appointment marks a significant step forward in building meaningful partnerships with First Nations communities.鈥�
Elder Margaret Head-Steppan commented, 鈥淚t is a privilege to join Visionary and Osawi as their Elder, a role that allows me to honor my heritage and the legacy of my great-grandfather. I look forward to sharing traditional knowledge to ensure our exploration respects the Earth and supports the well-being of future generations. By working together, we can create a model for sustainable resource development that uplifts our communities and preserves our sacred connection to the land.鈥�
As Elder, Margaret will provide guidance rooted in her traditional knowledge and unique natural gifts, overseeing the blessing of lands where exploration activities occur, a practice she has quietly performed for years. She will also educate and advise on First Nations history and traditions, fostering respectful collaboration with Indigenous communities in the regions where Visionary and Osawi operate. Her role will strengthen community engagement, ensuring exploration aligns with principles of environmental sustainability and respect for the land, with a focus on safeguarding the next seven generations.聽
About Elder Margaret Head-Steppan
Elder Margaret Head-Steppan, a respected community leader and great-granddaughter of M茅tis prospector , who discovered the Flin Flon mine which led to the founding of Flin Flon, MB, and Creighton, SK, brings unparalleled traditional knowledge and cultural insight to Visionary and Osawi. Some of her distinguished roles and accomplishments include:
- Executive member on the at the University College of the North
- In-house Elder at the Flin Flon Friendship Centre and the Flin Flon School Division.聽
- Elder Margaret sits on the
- Led ceremony to introduce the聽sacred eagle聽feather into the Justice system in Flin Flon.
- Conducted in Snow Lake, MB among numerous others.
Elder Margaret blessing Pine Bay Camp, Manitoba
About Visionary Copper and Gold Mines Inc.
Visionary Copper and Gold Mines Inc. (TSXV: VCG) (OTCQX: CLLXF) is advancing its portfolio of base and precious metals rich deposits located in established Canadian mining jurisdictions. The focus of the portfolio is highlighted by the
About Osawi Gold Corp.
Osawi Gold Corp., a subsidiary of Visionary Copper and Gold Mines Inc., is focused on the discovery and development of gold and critical mineral deposits in Manitoba, Canada. Committed to responsible exploration, Osawi prioritizes sustainable practices and meaningful partnerships with Indigenous communities to advance its projects in a manner that respects the land and its stewards. The Gossan Hill Gold Project, spanning 2,935 hectares in the Flin Flon-Snow Lake Greenstone Belt, includes the high-grade Gurney Gold Mine and a 5km shear zone with significant gold mineralization open for expansion. The Island Lake Gold Project, covering over 70km of the Island Lake Greenstone Gold Belt, encompasses the historic high-grade Ministik deposit and offers district-scale exploration potential for gold and critical minerals.
For additional information, please contact:
Visionary Copper and Gold Mines Inc.
Max Porterfield, President and Chief Executive Officer
Phone: (604) 605-0885
E-mail: [email protected]
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