Rainy River First Nations
Financial data for Rainy River First Nations for fiscal year 2019-20. Rainy River First Nations is a First Nation in Ontario with a registered population of 1,452 and an on-reserve population of 493. Information is extracted from publicly available annual reports published under the First Nations Financial Transparency Act.
Revenue and Expenses FY 2019-20
Visual breakdown of Rainy River First Nations's revenue sources and how funds were spent during fiscal year 2019-20.
Financial Summary FY 2019-20
Statement of Financial Position
Assets, liabilities, and net financial position as of the end of fiscal year 2019-20.
Land Claims
Historical and ongoing land claims involving Rainy River First Nations.
| Claim | Status | Last Update | Total Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
Surrender/Sales Proceeds Alleged a) the 6 surrenders (1915) of the Rainy River Reserves were void and that, in any event, b) the subsequent land sales were not conducted in a proper fashion. | Concluded | Claim Resolved through Administrative Remedy May 2005 | - |
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# 11 and 12. | Other | File Closed Apr 2008 | - |
Highway 11 and 71 Right Of Way Taking of the rights of way for highways 11 and 71 that cross Manitou Rapids Indian Reserve No. 11. Failure to fulfill lawful obligations; breach of lawful obligations; failure to act prudently in fulfillment of fiduciary duty to protect claimants interest in Reserve No. 11. | Other | File Closed Jun 2012 | - |
Lake of the Woods Watershed - Flooding (Tr3 Flooding Project) Alleged breach of Crown's fiduciary duty with respect to flooding of reserve lands as a result of dams and other water level control devices constructed at the Westerly Outlet of the Lake of the Woods. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Nov 2015 | $1.24M |
Railway Right-of-Way Alleged insufficient compensation for the construction of a 95 acre railway line in 1901 by the Ontario and Rainy River Railway and its successor companies, Canadian Northern and Canadian National Railways across Manitou Rapids I.R. 11, Long Sault I.R. 12, and Long Sault I.R. 13. | Concluded | No Lawful Obligation Found Oct 2009 | - |
| Total | $1.24M | ||
Remuneration and Expenses
Salaries, honoraria, travel, and other expenses paid to elected officials and senior employees during fiscal year 2019-20.
| Position | Name | Months | Remuneration (Note) | Other (Note) | Total | Travel (Note) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief | Robin McGinnis | 12 | $76,384 | $2,318 | $78,702 | $34,115 |
| Council | Karen Oster-Bombay | 5 | $5,500 | $4,075 | $9,575 | $3,795 |
| Council | Jason Wilson | 5 | $5,500 | $1,975 | $7,475 | $8,013 |
| Council | Shawn Brown | 7 | $7,000 | $0 | $7,000 | $2,279 |
| Council | Marcel Horton | 7 | $7,000 | $0 | $7,000 | $237 |
| Council | Kathy Bombay-Lyons | 7 | $7,000 | $0 | $7,000 | $4,008 |
| Council | Willie J. McGinnis | 12 | $12,000 | $1,450 | $13,450 | $11,453 |
| Council | Leona McGinnis | 5 | $5,500 | $2,275 | $7,775 | $3,592 |
| Council | Gary Medicine | 12 | $12,000 | $2,058 | $14,058 | $7,512 |
| Total | $137,884 | $14,151 | $152,035 | $75,004 |
This schedule is unaudited. Prepared by: BDO Canada 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.
