Whitefish River

Financial data for Whitefish River for fiscal year 2015-16. Whitefish River is a First Nation in Ontario with a registered population of 1,646 and an on-reserve population of 454. 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 Whitefish River'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.
$939K deficit
Balance for FY 2015-16
Total Revenue
All revenue collected during the fiscal year, including transfers, own-source revenue, and other funding.
$8.04M
Total revenue in FY 2015-16
Total Expenses
All expenses incurred during the fiscal year including program delivery, administration, and capital costs.
$8.98M
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.

Total Financial Assets
Cash, investments, accounts receivable, and other assets that can be converted to cash.
$7.20M
As of fiscal year end 2015-16
Tangible Capital Assets
Land, buildings, equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure owned by the First Nation.
$26.28M
As of fiscal year end 2015-16
Accumulated Surplus
The cumulative surplus accumulated over time from operations.
$27.43M
Total accumulated surplus

Land Claims

Historical and ongoing land claims involving Whitefish River.

ClaimStatusLast UpdateTotal Payments
Moose Point
The FN alleges that pursuant to the 1901 surrender of 710 acres of reserve lands, due to errors in description of surrendered lands in the survey plans, an additional 540 acres of land was included in letters patent to a railway company for which the FN received no compensation.
Settled
Settled through Negotiations
Mar 1993
$490K
Highway
Alleged failure to provide compensation for reserve taken for highway purposes.
Other
File Closed
Mar 2017
-
Boundaries of Whitefish River
Allege that the Whitefish Reserve did not receive the proper amount of land to which it was entitled under the Robinson-Huron Treaty.
Settled
Settled through Negotiations
Mar 2020
$104.01M
Total$104.50M

Remuneration and Expenses

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

PositionNameMonthsRemuneration (Notes 2, 4)Expenses (Notes 3, 4)Total
ChiefF. Paibomsai12$70,000$21,974$91,974
CouncillorL. Nahwegahbow12$9,000$1,556$10,556
CouncillorJ. Recollet12$9,000$2,468$11,468
CouncillorD. McGregor12$9,000$0$9,000
CouncillorC. McGregor-Visitor12$9,000$2,289$11,289
CouncillorE. Osche12$9,000$2,109$11,109
CouncillorG. McGregor12$9,000$102$9,102
Maintenance AssistantG. McGregor$39,124$308$39,432
Total$163,124$30,806$193,930

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.