Couchiching First Nation
Financial data for Couchiching First Nation for fiscal year 2015-16. Couchiching First Nation is a First Nation in Ontario with a registered population of 3,063 and an on-reserve population of 770. Information is extracted from publicly available annual reports published under the First Nations Financial Transparency Act.
Revenue and Expenses FY 2015-16
Visual breakdown of Couchiching First Nation's revenue sources and how funds were spent during fiscal year 2015-16.
Financial Summary FY 2015-16
Statement of Financial Position
Assets, liabilities, and net financial position as of the end of fiscal year 2015-16.
Land Claims
Historical and ongoing land claims involving Couchiching First Nation.
| Claim | Status | Last Update | Total Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
Flooding (Tr3 Flooding Project) Alleged Crown failed to protect their interests when their land was flooded. | Invited to Negotiate | Active May 2018 | - |
Highway In 1936, Canada transferred to the Province of Ontario reserve lands for Highway 11, without securing proper Indian Act authorities and accepting inappropriate compensation (the return by Ontario of a portion of the two-chain allowance lands which the claimant alleges they should already have held as reserve). | Invited to Negotiate | Active May 2018 | - |
Two-Chain Shore Allowance Alleges the Crown wrongly excluded the shore line from the reserve when it was first surveyed in 1875, and then permitted, without the Band's consent, a dam operator to flood the part of the reserve in 1909 without paying the Band proper compensation. | Invited to Negotiate | Active May 2018 | - |
Joint Interest in Rainy Lake I.R. 18C FN claims a joint interest in Mitaanjigamiing (Stanjikoming) FN IR 18C. At time of treaty, Mitaanjigamiing and Couchinching took their reserves of 18B and 18C in common. In 1990, Mitaanjigamiing surrendered its interest in 18B, but Couchiching did not surrender its interest in 18C. | Concluded | No Lawful Obligation Found May 2007 | - |
Treaty Land Entitlement Alleged outstanding treaty land entitlement under the terms of Treaty 3, FN alleges that there is a shortfall of 224,000 acres. In addition, the FN alleges the failure to provide the proper treaty land entitlement constitutes a breach of Canada's fiduciary duty. | Other | File Closed Jun 2008 | - |
Hydro Transmission Line In 1928, Canada allowed a transmission line to be built across the reserve without securing proper Indian Act authorities or adequate compensation for the First Nation. | Invited to Negotiate | Active May 2018 | - |
Headlands Breach of fiduciary obligation regarding the 1894 agreement between Canada and Ontario, and the later revocation of this portion of the agreement by Ontario in 1915 (Canada / Ontario Boundary Dispute); involves IR# 16 A, D and 18B | Other | File Closed Nov 2010 | - |
Railway Alleged illegal taking of lands for railway purposes and failure to provide proper compensation. | Invited to Negotiate | Active May 2018 | - |
| Total | $0 | ||
Remuneration and Expenses
Salaries, honoraria, travel, and other expenses paid to elected officials and senior employees during fiscal year 2015-16.
| Position | Name | Months | Remuneration [Note 2] | Expenses [Note 3] | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief | Sara Mainville | 11 | $78,500 | $20,576 | $99,076 |
| Chief / Council | Brian Perrault | 1 | $6,000 | $0 | $6,000 |
| Council | David Bruyere | 12 | $12,500 | $0 | $12,500 |
| Council | Christine Jourdain | 11 | $12,500 | $3,707 | $16,207 |
| Council | Lucille Morrisseau | 12 | $12,500 | $4,518 | $17,018 |
| Council | William Perrault | 12 | $13,000 | $0 | $13,000 |
| Council | Ron Archie | 11 | $12,500 | $5,442 | $17,942 |
| Council | Patrick Morrisseau | 12 | $12,500 | $4,447 | $16,947 |
| Council | Dean Bruyere | 1 | $1,000 | $0 | $1,000 |
| Welfare Administrator | Lucille Morrisseau | 12 | $67,010 | $0 | $67,010 |
| Land Claim Coordinator | Ron Archie | 11 | $23,047 | $0 | $23,047 |
| Economic Development Officer / Caseworker | Christine Jourdain | 11 | $48,687 | $0 | $48,687 |
| Finance Clerk | Patrick Morrisseau | 4 | $16,686 | $0 | $16,686 |
| Health Coordinator | Dean Bruyere | 1 | $7,098 | $420 | $7,518 |
| Total | $323,528 | $39,110 | $362,638 |
This schedule is unaudited. Prepared by: MNP LLP
Sources
Financial data is sourced from annual reports published under the First Nations Financial Transparency Act (FNFTA). Data is extracted using automated processes and may contain errors. If you notice any issues, please contact us.
