Hiawatha First Nation

Financial data for Hiawatha First Nation for fiscal year 2016-17. Hiawatha First Nation is a First Nation in Ontario with a registered population of 1,073 and an on-reserve population of 206. Information is extracted from publicly available annual reports published under the First Nations Financial Transparency Act.

Revenue and Expenses FY 2016-17

Visual breakdown of Hiawatha First Nation's revenue sources and how funds were spent during fiscal year 2016-17.

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Financial Summary FY 2016-17

Surplus/Deficit
The difference between total revenue and total expenses. A surplus indicates revenue exceeded expenses.
$278K surplus
Balance for FY 2016-17
Total Revenue
All revenue collected during the fiscal year, including transfers, own-source revenue, and other funding.
$14.75M
Total revenue in FY 2016-17
Total Expenses
All expenses incurred during the fiscal year including program delivery, administration, and capital costs.
$14.48M
Total expenses in FY 2016-17

Statement of Financial Position

Assets, liabilities, and net financial position as of the end of fiscal year 2016-17.

Total Financial Assets
Cash, investments, accounts receivable, and other assets that can be converted to cash.
$19.71M
As of fiscal year end 2016-17
Tangible Capital Assets
Land, buildings, equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure owned by the First Nation.
$7.56M
As of fiscal year end 2016-17
Accumulated Surplus
The cumulative surplus accumulated over time from operations.
$26.08M
Total accumulated surplus

Land Claims

Historical and ongoing land claims involving Hiawatha First Nation.

ClaimStatusLast UpdateTotal Payments
Serpent Mounds
Alleged federal government in breach of statute for failing to set aside Serpent Mounds as an addition to reserve (43 year delay). Also alleged improper granting of a lease to the lands persuant to the Public Lands Grants Act. Allegation of a breach of fiduciary obligation as a result of mismagement by the federal government from 1933-1992.
Settled
Settled through Negotiations
Dec 1996
$3.07M
Total$3.07M

Remuneration and Expenses

Salaries, honoraria, travel, and other expenses paid to elected officials and senior employees during fiscal year 2016-17.

PositionNameMonthsRemuneration (Note 2) $Expenses (Note 3) $Total
ChiefGreg Cowie10$54,028$2,078$56,106
ChiefLaurie Carr2$8,776-$539$8,237
CouncillorKirk Edwards12$9,600$0$9,600
CouncillorArt Vowles10$8,000$820$8,820
CouncillorLorne Paudash10$8,000$1,119$9,119
CouncillorKathryn Wilson12$9,600$4,470$14,070
CouncillorJeff Loucks2$1,600$63$1,663
CouncillorDonald Paudash2$1,600$0$1,600
CouncillorSlade McCalip2$1,600$0$1,600
Total$102,804$8,011$110,815

This schedule is unaudited. Prepared by: Collins Barrow Kawarthas 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.