Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation
Financial data for Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation for fiscal year 2015-16. Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation is a First Nation in Ontario with a registered population of 511 and an on-reserve population of 181. 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 Niisaachewan Anishinaabe 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 Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation.
| Claim | Status | Last Update | Total Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
Headlands (Band previous name: Ochiichagwe’babigo’ining) 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# 38C. | Other | File Closed Apr 2008 | - |
Transmission Line (Band previous name: Ochiichagwe’babigo’ining) FN alleges insufficient compensation was received for the construction of a 47.35 acre transmission line right-of-way through Dalles I.R. #38C in 1956. There is also a timber issue. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Mar 2009 | $473K |
Flooding of the Dalles I.R. 38C (Tr3 Flooding Project) (Band previous name: Ochiichagwe’babigo’ining) FN alleges that Canada breached its fiduciary duty towards the FN by failing to protect their reserve lands and their interests in other lands from flooding and injury caused by dams at the outlet of Lake of the Woods and in the Winnipeg River. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Jul 2022 | $65.13M |
Loss of Timber Revenue (Band previous name: Ochiichagwe’babigo’ining) Alleges inadequate compensation for timber taken on Dalles Indian reserve 38C. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations May 2013 | $551K |
| Total | $66.15M | ||
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 | Laurine Cobiness | 12 | $70,359 | $2,780 | $73,139 |
| Councillor | Roberta Jameson | 12 | $70,455 | $6,714 | $77,169 |
| Councillor | Tania Cameron | 12 | $36,462 | $7,123 | $43,585 |
| Councillor | Martina Strong | 12 | $64,572 | $9,151 | $73,723 |
| Councillor | Merv Copenace | 12 | $27,821 | $1,711 | $29,532 |
| Total | $269,669 | $27,479 | $297,148 |
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.
