Paqtnkek Mi'kmaw Nation
Financial data for Paqtnkek Mi'kmaw Nation for fiscal year 2016-17. Paqtnkek Mi'kmaw Nation is a First Nation in Nova Scotia with a registered population of 617 and an on-reserve population of 462. 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 Paqtnkek Mi'kmaw Nation's revenue sources and how funds were spent during fiscal year 2016-17.
Financial Summary FY 2016-17
Statement of Financial Position
Assets, liabilities, and net financial position as of the end of fiscal year 2016-17.
Land Claims
Historical and ongoing land claims involving Paqtnkek Mi'kmaw Nation.
| Claim | Status | Last Update | Total Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
Summerside (Band previous name: Afton) FN requested that 100 acres of land, known as the Summerside property, be returned (in possession of FN at Confederation, but not included among the Indian Reserves transferred to Canada) to the Paq'tnkek First Nation, with compensation for loss of use. | Concluded | Claim Resolved through Administrative Remedy Aug 1990 | - |
Railway (Band previous name: Afton) Alleged illegal alienation of land in 1879/80, to Eastern Extension Railway(now part of CNR on Lot B of I.R. #23) | Concluded | No Lawful Obligation Found Aug 1975 | - |
Pomquet - CMM (Band previous name: Afton) CMM on behalf of Paq'tnkek First Nation alleged unlawful granting of 250 acres of reserve land in 1827 without surrender. | Other | File Closed Dec 2009 | - |
Highway (Band previous name: Afton) Alleged loss of use of lands from Afton and Pomquet I.R. taken in 1965 for highway right-of-way. FN alleged province did not meet conditions required to provide access roads when reserve lands were made available for highway purposes. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations May 2022 | $1.28M |
Loss of Reserve Land Peter McChesney Grant Alleges an illegal disposition of unsurrendered reserve lands; the 1827 Crown grant to Peter McChesney is a breach of fiduciary duty. | Invited to Negotiate | Active Apr 2015 | - |
Summerside Cogswell Property Alleges a breach of legal obligation to formally administer and register Summerside Reserve; a breach of the fiduciary and legal obligation to obtain a legal surrender of Indian Point Special Reserve prior to sale in 1919; and a breach of fiduciary obligation to correct the improper conveyance of Indian Point Reserve. | Concluded | No Lawful Obligation Found Feb 2015 | - |
| Total | $1.28M | ||
Remuneration and Expenses
Salaries, honoraria, travel, and other expenses paid to elected officials and senior employees during fiscal year 2016-17.
| Position | Name | Months | Salary | Honoraria | Travel Expenses | Other Remuneration | 2017 Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief | P.J. Prosper | 12 | $0 | $50,000 | $675 | $720 | - |
| Council Member | Ann Marie Paul | 12 | $0 | $40,000 | $2,577 | $720 | - |
| Council Member | Kerry Prosper | 12 | $0 | $40,000 | $2,108 | $720 | - |
| Council Member | Darlene Prosper | 12 | $0 | $40,000 | $3,347 | $720 | - |
| Council Member | Judy Bernard Julian | 12 | $0 | $40,000 | $836 | $720 | - |
| Council Member | Molly Peters | 12 | $0 | $40,000 | $2,207 | $720 | - |
| Total | $0 | $250,000 | $11,750 | $4,320 | $0 |
This schedule is unaudited. Prepared by: Grant Thornton 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.
