Biigtigong Nishnaabeg

Financial data for Biigtigong Nishnaabeg for fiscal year 2015-16. Biigtigong Nishnaabeg is a First Nation in Ontario with a registered population of 1,337 and an on-reserve population of 534. 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 Biigtigong Nishnaabeg's revenue sources and how funds were spent during fiscal year 2015-16.

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Financial Summary FY 2015-16

Surplus/Deficit
The difference between total revenue and total expenses. A surplus indicates revenue exceeded expenses.
$1.42M deficit
Balance for FY 2015-16
Total Revenue
All revenue collected during the fiscal year, including transfers, own-source revenue, and other funding.
$10.26M
Total revenue in FY 2015-16
Total Expenses
All expenses incurred during the fiscal year including program delivery, administration, and capital costs.
$11.68M
Total expenses in FY 2015-16

Statement of Financial Position

Assets, liabilities, and net financial position as of the end of fiscal year 2015-16.

Net Debt
Financial liabilities minus financial assets. A negative value indicates net financial assets.
$1.76M (surplus)
Financial liabilities less financial assets
Tangible Capital Assets
Land, buildings, equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure owned by the First Nation.
$14.92M
As of fiscal year end 2015-16
Accumulated Surplus
The cumulative surplus accumulated over time from operations.
$13.21M
Total accumulated surplus

Land Claims

Historical and ongoing land claims involving Biigtigong Nishnaabeg.

ClaimStatusLast UpdateTotal Payments
Robinson Superior Treaty
Alleged that ancestors never adhered to Robinson Superior treaty of 1850, and still retain aboriginal title to lands covered by it.
Other
File Closed
Aug 1989
-
Total$0

Remuneration and Expenses

Salaries, honoraria, travel, and other expenses paid to elected officials and senior employees during fiscal year 2015-16.

PositionNameMonthsRemuneration (Note 2, 4)Other Remuneration (Note 2)Expenses (Note 3, 4)Total
ChiefMichano, Duncan12$80,000$1,150$20,727$101,877
CouncillorCourchene, David12$12,000$2,600$1,063$15,663
CouncillorDesmoulin, Simone12$12,000$1,900$3,285$17,185
CouncillorFisher, Arthur12$12,000$7,130$17,202$36,332
CouncillorGoodchild, Bonnie12$12,000$2,400$3,829$18,229
CouncillorMichano, Arnold12$12,000$11,250$4,506$27,756
CouncillorMichano, Daniel12$12,000$0$995$12,995
CouncillorMichano, Roy6$6,000$1,200$595$7,795
CouncillorStarr, Robert2$2,000$2,744$6,525$11,269
CouncillorNabigon, Herbert7$7,000$6,200$0$13,200
CouncillorRobinson, Doris7$7,000$350$0$7,350
CouncillorMichano, John6$6,000$1,400$0$7,400
CouncillorOstberg, Sharon6$6,000$0$0$6,000
CouncillorNabigon, Louis6$6,000$800$0$6,800
CouncillorHanson, Tony6$6,000$0$0$6,000
CouncillorDesmoulin (Genno), Sean7$7,000$2,276$0$9,276
Total$205,000$41,400$58,727$305,127

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.