CanAlaska Uranium Ltd., an exploration stage company, engages in the acquisition and exploration of mineral properties in Canada. It holds interests in 25 projects covering approximately 500,000 hectares focused on Uranium; 1 project covering 17,000 hectares focused on Diamonds; and 7 projects covering 42,000 hectares focused on nickel, copper, and other minerals located in the Saskatchewan, Manitoba and central Quesnellia terrane. The company was formerly known as CanAlaska Ventures Ltd. and changed its name to CanAlaska Uranium Ltd. in October 2006. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Saskatoon, Canada.