Hello, all:
Barnbreath (a former poster on this board who no longer has the ability to post due to computer problems) was kind enough to email me a link to an article from the Sioux Lookout Bulletin (May 30th, 2012 edition). I am attaching a link to the article and highly recommend that you take a look at it (it's short), if you have not already come across it in your thirst for news on GCU.
In essence, the article discusses the three (3) native bands who have overlapping claims to the Springpole lands. It appears that the said native bands have decided to come together to speak as a unified voice in terms of negotiations with GCU. Moreover, the natives speak very favourably about their dealings with GCU thus far, as the article clearly demonstrates.
I particularly draw your attention to the front page of the news paper. The article starts there, and is continued on page 6. The heading of the article (which is found just underneath the headline picture of a waterbomber) is entitled, "Cat Lake, Slate Falls and Lac Seul First Nations Working Together in dealings with Exploration Companies." GCU is mentioned numerous times in that article, always in a very favourable light.
This, to me, demonstrates a significant, further de-risking of our project and, in my humble opinion, bodes well for any future negotiations we will enter into with the natives, all else being equal. But don't take my word for it - see for yourselves. Here's the link to the online paper and article therein:
https://www.siouxbulletin.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderfiles/bulletin_may_30_2012.pdf
Cheers, and a very special thanks to Barnbreath,
Barisian