Potlotek First Nation
Financial data for Potlotek First Nation for fiscal year 2017-18. Potlotek First Nation is a First Nation in Nova Scotia with a registered population of 856 and an on-reserve population of 676. Information is extracted from publicly available annual reports published under the First Nations Financial Transparency Act.
Revenue and Expenses FY 2017-18
Visual breakdown of Potlotek First Nation's revenue sources and how funds were spent during fiscal year 2017-18.
Financial Summary FY 2017-18
Statement of Financial Position
Assets, liabilities, and net financial position as of the end of fiscal year 2017-18.
Land Claims
Historical and ongoing land claims involving Potlotek First Nation.
| Claim | Status | Last Update | Total Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
200 Acres Lot (Band previous name: Chapel Island) Alleged 200 acre lot purchased by the FN in 1964, should have reserve status and be exempt from taxes. | Concluded | Claim Resolved through Administrative Remedy Sep 1982 | - |
Right-of-Way (Band previous name: Chapel Island) FN alleges that no final settlement or ongoing compensation was paid for a right-of-way permit issued to the NS Commission in 1966. | Concluded | Claim Resolved through Administrative Remedy Sep 1982 | - |
Trespass (Band previous name: Chapel Island) FN alleged that the NS Power Corporation established a sub-power station on the Chapel Island Reserve without its authorization and is in trespass. FN claimed compensation for loss of use and occupancy of land. | Concluded | Claim Resolved through Administrative Remedy Sep 1982 | - |
1867 Surrender (Band previous name: Chapel Island) Alleged alienation of 48 acres of land from Chapel Island I.R. 5 without surrender in 1867. | Other | File Closed Apr 1988 | - |
Expropriation (Band previous name: Chapel Island) Claimed compensation for alleged losses (expropriated non-Indian lands), resulting from the maritime centralization program. | Other | File Closed Apr 1988 | - |
1923 lease from 1922 to present (Band previous name: Chapel Island) Alleged loss of lease revenues resulting from cancellation, for non-payment of rent, of 1923 lease from 1922 to present. | Other | File Closed Jan 1991 | - |
Highway 4 Lands From IR 5 Alleges the Crown’s failure to consult and receive the consent of the First Nation when it transferred 8.44 acres of reserve land to Nova Scotia for highway purposes. Additionally, the Crown failed to correctly evaluate the value of the land and compensate the First Nation for the loss of use. Finally, the Crown permitted damage to the reserve’s watershed and water supply with the construction of the highway. | Under Assessment | Justice Department Preparing Legal Opinion Sep 2025 | - |
| Total | $0 | ||
Remuneration and Expenses
Salaries, honoraria, travel, and other expenses paid to elected officials and senior employees during fiscal year 2017-18.
| Position | Name | Months | Salary and Honoraria | Payment to Related Business | Rent | Other | Travel Expenses | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief | Wilbert Marshall | $61,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,432 | - | |
| Councilor | Jimmy Marshall | $42,840 | $0 | $0 | $8,540 | $14,206 | - | |
| Councilor | Blayne Murray | $42,840 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,767 | - | |
| Councilor | Jocelyn Marshall | $42,840 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,368 | - | |
| Councilor | Maynard Marshall | $42,840 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,781 | - | |
| Councilor | Sandra Basque-Johnston | $42,840 | $0 | $0 | $824 | $8,828 | - | |
| Councilor | Anita Basque | $42,840 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,511 | - | |
| Councilor | Quentin Doucette | $42,840 | $0 | $0 | $18,000 | $2,323 | - | |
| Total | $361,080 | $0 | $0 | $27,364 | $55,216 | $0 |
This schedule is unaudited. Prepared by: MGM & Associates
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.
