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Bear River

Financial data for Bear River for fiscal year 2023-24. Bear River is a First Nation in Nova Scotia with a registered population of 395 and an on-reserve population of 121. Information is extracted from publicly available annual reports published under the First Nations Financial Transparency Act.

Land Claims

Historical and ongoing land claims involving Bear River.

ClaimStatusLast UpdateTotal Payments
5.69 Acres - 1922
Alleged illegal surrender of 5.69 acres to the NS Power Commission in 1922.
Concluded
Claim Resolved through Administrative Remedy
Nov 1977
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Bear River Pipeline - Aqua duct - ROW
Alleges that Canada breached its fiduciary and legal obligations to the FN with respect to events surrounding the expropriation of approx. 6 acres of Reserve land in 1952 for the construction of a pipeline by the Nova Scotia Power Commission Ltd.
Concluded
No Lawful Obligation Found
Oct 2009
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Gulch Hydro Pipeline Project
Alleges breaches of fiduciary and legal obligations with respect to events surrounding the sale of 5.69 acres of reserve land in 1952 to the Nova Scotia Power Commission Ltd. for the construction of a pipeline.
Invited to Negotiate
Active
Jan 2020
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Total$0

Remuneration and Expenses

Salaries, honoraria, travel, and other expenses paid to elected officials and senior employees during fiscal year 2023-24.

PositionNameMonthsHonorariaTravel and otherSalary - Fisheries & MiscSalary - Gas Bar & MiscSalary - MiscTotal
ChiefCarol Dee Potter12$78,000$16,500---$94,500
CouncillorCarol Ann Potter12$36,400$14,650$86,602--$137,652
CouncillorFred Robar-Harlow12$36,400$14,486-$21,328-$72,214
CouncillorRobert McEwan12$33,176$16,368--$14,445$63,989
Total$183,976$62,004$86,602$21,328$14,445$368,355

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.