Northern Superior Recognized for Its Commitment to Progressive Aboriginal Relations ("PAR")

SUDBURY, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Sept. 23, 2013) - Northern Superior Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE:SUP) ("Northern Superior" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has attained Progressive Aboriginal Relations PAR Committed status from the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) a national non-profit organization whose primary mission is to foster sustainable business relations between First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples and Canadian business.

"For over 12 years, Northern Superior has been committed to building relationships with Aboriginal communities. Whenever possible, we seek out Aboriginal partnerships and new ways to collaborate with Aboriginal communities," explained Tom Morris, President and CEO of Northern Superior."

PAR is a certification program that confirms corporate performance in Aboriginal relations. Northern Superior's recognition as a PAR Committed company confirms the Company's commitment to continual improvement in Aboriginal relations and its intention to undergo additional external verification of our performance in the future and eventually obtain full PAR certification.

"PAR is the only credible certification program with an exclusive focus on Aboriginal relations. We are pleased to recognize Northern Superior's achievements to date and their ongoing commitment to building meaningful relationships with Aboriginal communities and businesses." said J.P. Gladu, President and CEO of the CCAB. "This year's celebration of 'PAR Certified' and 'PAR Committed' companies demonstrates that even in challenging economic times junior mining companies like Northern Superior remain dedicated to working with Aboriginal communities."

"We are very proud to be recognized by the CCAB as a 'PAR Committed' company. The CCAB is a staunch advocate for Aboriginal businesses and the improvement of Aboriginal livelihoods from coast, to coast, to coast, and it is an honour to be involved with them," said Tom Morris.

About Northern Superior Resources Inc.

Northern Superior is a junior exploration company exploring for gold in the Superior Province of the Canadian Shield. The Company is currently focused on exploring its Croteau Est property in Quebec. The Company has a number of 100% owned properties (see Company web site, www.nsuperior.com) in the Stull, Wunnumin and Chibougamau gold districts of Ontario and Québec.

Northern Superior is a reporting issuer in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario and Quebec, and trades on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol SUP. For further information contact:

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