Black River First Nation

Financial data for Black River First Nation for fiscal year 2014-15. Black River First Nation is a First Nation in Manitoba with a registered population of 1,716 and an on-reserve population of 959. Information is extracted from publicly available annual reports published under the First Nations Financial Transparency Act.

Revenue and Expenses FY 2014-15

Visual breakdown of Black River First Nation's revenue sources and how funds were spent during fiscal year 2014-15.

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Financial Summary FY 2014-15

Surplus/Deficit
The difference between total revenue and total expenses. A surplus indicates revenue exceeded expenses.
$4.79M surplus
Balance for FY 2014-15
Total Revenue
All revenue collected during the fiscal year, including transfers, own-source revenue, and other funding.
$13.95M
Total revenue in FY 2014-15
Total Expenses
All expenses incurred during the fiscal year including program delivery, administration, and capital costs.
$9.16M
Total expenses in FY 2014-15

Statement of Financial Position

Assets, liabilities, and net financial position as of the end of fiscal year 2014-15.

Net Debt
Financial liabilities minus financial assets. A negative value indicates net financial assets.
$4.32M (surplus)
Financial liabilities less financial assets
Tangible Capital Assets
Land, buildings, equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure owned by the First Nation.
$25.84M
As of fiscal year end 2014-15
Accumulated Surplus
The cumulative surplus accumulated over time from operations.
$22.06M
Total accumulated surplus

Land Claims

Historical and ongoing land claims involving Black River First Nation.

ClaimStatusLast UpdateTotal Payments
Treaty Land Entitlement
Unfulfilled treaty land entitlement pursuant to Treaty No. 5.
Concluded
Claim Resolved through Administrative Remedy
Jul 1991
-
Treaty 5 Annuities Indexing
Alleges the Crown’s failure to augment or increase the annual payments of $5 to each band member as set out in Treaty 5 for the purposes of offsetting the impacts of inflation and maintaining the purchasing power thereof.
Under Assessment
Date Research & Analysis started
Jun 2023
-
NRTA Taking of Treaty Rights
Alleges loss of its commercial harvesting rights since the 1930 Manitoba NRTA.
Other
File Closed
Dec 2025
-
Treaty 5 Agricultural Benefits
Alleges the Crown’s failure to fulfill treaty benefits pursuant to the terms of Treaty 5, specifically the fulfillment of agricultural benefits, such as, tools, seed and livestock.
Invited to Negotiate
Active
Dec 2024
-
Total$0

Remuneration and Expenses

Salaries, honoraria, travel, and other expenses paid to elected officials and senior employees during fiscal year 2014-15.

PositionNameMonthsRemunerationExpensesTotal
ChiefFrank Abraham12$56,527$23,403-
CouncillorNelson Bird12$53,326$10,731-
CouncillorRhonda Abraham12$53,326$14,149-
CouncillorBrian Henderson12$53,326$24,458-
Total$216,505$72,741$0

This schedule is unaudited. Prepared by: MNP 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.