Brokenhead Ojibway Nation
Financial data for Brokenhead Ojibway Nation for fiscal year 2018-19. Brokenhead Ojibway Nation is a First Nation in Manitoba with a registered population of 2,294 and an on-reserve population of 684. Information is extracted from publicly available annual reports published under the First Nations Financial Transparency Act.
Revenue and Expenses FY 2018-19
Visual breakdown of Brokenhead Ojibway Nation's revenue sources and how funds were spent during fiscal year 2018-19.
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Financial Summary FY 2018-19
Surplus/Deficit
The difference between total revenue and total expenses. A surplus indicates revenue exceeded expenses.
$278K deficit
Balance for FY 2018-19
Total Revenue
All revenue collected during the fiscal year, including transfers, own-source revenue, and other funding.
$33.83M
Total revenue in FY 2018-19
Total Expenses
All expenses incurred during the fiscal year including program delivery, administration, and capital costs.
$34.11M
Total expenses in FY 2018-19
Statement of Financial Position
Assets, liabilities, and net financial position as of the end of fiscal year 2018-19.
Total Financial Assets
Cash, investments, accounts receivable, and other assets that can be converted to cash.
$4.87M
As of fiscal year end 2018-19
Net Debt
Financial liabilities minus financial assets. A negative value indicates net financial assets.
$11.91M
Financial liabilities less financial assets
Tangible Capital Assets
Land, buildings, equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure owned by the First Nation.
$22.17M
As of fiscal year end 2018-19
Accumulated Surplus
The cumulative surplus accumulated over time from operations.
$10.26M
Total accumulated surplus
Land Claims
Historical and ongoing land claims involving Brokenhead Ojibway Nation.
| Claim | Status | Last Update | Total Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
Treaty Land Entitlement Unfulfilled treaty land entitlement pursuant to Treaty 1. This First Nation is a signatory to the Manitoba TLE Framework Agreement. A settlement agreement was reached on September 9, 1998. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Sep 1998 | $4.03M |
I.R. No. 4 Alleged unfulfilled land exchange. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Jun 1995 | $230K |
1890 Surrender for Exchange The FN alleges that Canada alienated a triangular portion of reserve land, approximately 15 acres, depriving the FN the possession and use of this area. Also alleges that there was no valid surrender, and that, unknown to the FN, Canada wrongfully alienated the lands to the Province of Manitoba in 1895. | Concluded | No Lawful Obligation Found Jun 2011 | - |
Hydro Transmission Line Right-of-Way The FN alleges it received inadequate compensation for land leased to the province for a hydro transmission line right-of-way; and that Canada didn't have the FN's best interests in mind when it permitted the leasing of the land. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Mar 2024 | $9.00M |
Railway ROW and Station Ground Canada failed in its fiduciary and treaty obligations to protect the best interest of the First Nation land rights in regard to the expropriation of lands for a railway right of way and station grounds by the CNR. | Invited to Negotiate | Active Mar 2018 | - |
Treaty 1 Agricultural Benefits Alleges the failure to provide the treaty benefits promised in the terms, both written and oral, of Treaty 1 in 1871 and the Revision of Treaty 1 in 1875. | Under Assessment | Date Research & Analysis started Oct 2023 | - |
NRTA Taking of Treaty Rights Alleges the loss of commercial harvesting rights since Manitoba entered the Natural Resources Transfer Agreement (NRTA) in 1930. | Other | File Closed Dec 2025 | - |
Treaty 1 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 1 for the purposes of offsetting the impacts of inflation and maintaining the purchasing power thereof. | Under Assessment | Date Research & Analysis started Apr 2024 | - |
Road ROWs in 1942, 1958 and 1964 Alleges the breach of statutory and honourable obligations in regards to road takings in 1942, 1958, and 1964. Alleges the failure to obtain appropriate compensation for the taking of IR 4 lands for road purposes, the breach of fiduciary obligations in using Band Trust Funds to construct roads taken in 1942, and trespass without legal authority to build roads prior to Governor in Council consent. | Under Assessment | Justice Department Preparing Legal Opinion Jul 2024 | - |
| Total | $13.26M | ||
Remuneration and Expenses
Salaries, honoraria, travel, and other expenses paid to elected officials and senior employees during fiscal year 2018-19.
| Position | Name | Months | Remuneration (Note 2) | Expenses (Note 3) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief | Deborah Smith | 11 | $73,564 | $764 | $74,328 |
| Chief | James Bear | 1 | $4,936 | $692 | $5,628 |
| Councillor | Winston Desjarlais | 12 | $67,008 | $11,997 | $79,005 |
| Councillor | Shawn Kent | 12 | $66,791 | $2,181 | $68,972 |
| Councillor | Naomi Nicholas | 11 | $61,810 | $5,678 | $67,488 |
| Councillor | Harvey Olson | 11 | $62,305 | $12,153 | $74,458 |
| Councillor | Earl Prince | 1 | $4,260 | $0 | $4,260 |
| Councillor | Kevin Thomas | 1 | $4,985 | $179 | $5,164 |
| Total | $345,659 | $33,644 | $379,303 |
This schedule is unaudited. Prepared by: Heartland Chartered Professional Accountants 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.
