Garden River First Nation

Financial data for Garden River First Nation for fiscal year 2013-14. Garden River First Nation is a First Nation in Ontario with a registered population of 3,589 and an on-reserve population of 1,320. Information is extracted from publicly available annual reports published under the First Nations Financial Transparency Act.

Revenue and Expenses FY 2013-14

Visual breakdown of Garden River First Nation's revenue sources and how funds were spent during fiscal year 2013-14.

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Financial Summary FY 2013-14

Surplus/Deficit
The difference between total revenue and total expenses. A surplus indicates revenue exceeded expenses.
$511K deficit
Balance for FY 2013-14
Total Revenue
All revenue collected during the fiscal year, including transfers, own-source revenue, and other funding.
$33.63M
Total revenue in FY 2013-14
Total Expenses
All expenses incurred during the fiscal year including program delivery, administration, and capital costs.
$34.14M
Total expenses in FY 2013-14

Statement of Financial Position

Assets, liabilities, and net financial position as of the end of fiscal year 2013-14.

Total Financial Assets
Cash, investments, accounts receivable, and other assets that can be converted to cash.
$9.44M
As of fiscal year end 2013-14
Tangible Capital Assets
Land, buildings, equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure owned by the First Nation.
$28.62M
As of fiscal year end 2013-14
Accumulated Surplus
The cumulative surplus accumulated over time from operations.
$22.15M
Total accumulated surplus

Land Claims

Historical and ongoing land claims involving Garden River First Nation.

ClaimStatusLast UpdateTotal Payments
Squirrel Island
Alleged that Squirrel Island, adjacent to reserve and sold by Canada in 1871, was incorrectly included in land surrender of 1859.
Settled
Settled through Negotiations
Apr 1987
$2.53M
Great Lakes Power Company
Alleged federal government failed to take steps to ensure that FN receive proper rental compensation in return for the erection & location of the 33 K.v. line across the Garden River Reserve in or around 1930 & the issuing of a License of Occupation in 1940. Also, alleged fed. gov't didn't safe-guard its interests by failing to seek proper compensation and payment for the issuing of two long-term permits in 1959 & 1968.
Concluded
No Lawful Obligation Found
Mar 2006
-
Total$2.53M

Remuneration and Expenses

Salaries, honoraria, travel, and other expenses paid to elected officials and senior employees during fiscal year 2013-14.

PositionNameMonthsRemuneration (Note 2, 4)Expenses (Note 3, 4)Total
ChiefLyle Sayers12$61,072$12,966$74,038
CouncillorCaroline Barry12$16,125$3,647$19,772
CouncillorDarwin Belleau12$16,700$0$16,700
Heavy Equipment OperatorDarwin Belleau12$24,208$0$24,208
ContractorDarwin Belleau12$24,947$0$24,947
CouncillorTerry Belleau12$16,200$0$16,200
ContractorTerry Belleau12$16,995$0$16,995
CouncillorCindy Jones6.5$9,050$0$9,050
CouncillorDennis Jones5.5$7,150$0$7,150
CouncillorPeter Jones12$16,200$3,451$19,651
CouncillorGerald Lesage6.5$11,650$0$11,650
CouncillorBrandi Nolan12$17,088$186$17,274
CouncillorSherri Payment5.5$7,225$1,392$8,617
CouncillorAndy Rickard12$15,600$1,551$17,151
Recreation Centre ManagerAndy Rickard12$62,320$1,096$63,416
CouncillorCraig Sayers12$15,600$3,959$19,559
FirefighterCraig Sayers12$50,188$0$50,188
CouncillorChris Solomon12$14,416$2,970$17,386
Food bank donationChris Solomon12$2,000$0$2,000
ContractorDarlene Solomon5.5$7,150$0$7,150
Economic Resource ManagerDarlene Solomon5.5$31,155$1,100$32,255
CouncillorPaul Syrette6.5$9,558$0$9,558
Aboriginal Support WorkerPaul Syrette6.5$15,799$0$15,799
CouncillorLeslie Zack-Carabello12$18,392$0$18,392
Total$486,788$32,318$519,106

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.