Fisher River

Financial data for Fisher River for fiscal year 2016-17. Fisher River is a First Nation in Manitoba with a registered population of 4,449 and an on-reserve population of 1,521. Information is extracted from publicly available annual reports published under the First Nations Financial Transparency Act.

Revenue and Expenses FY 2016-17

Visual breakdown of Fisher River's revenue sources and how funds were spent during fiscal year 2016-17.

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Financial Summary FY 2016-17

Surplus/Deficit
The difference between total revenue and total expenses. A surplus indicates revenue exceeded expenses.
$1.01M deficit
Balance for FY 2016-17
Total Revenue
All revenue collected during the fiscal year, including transfers, own-source revenue, and other funding.
$34.01M
Total revenue in FY 2016-17
Total Expenses
All expenses incurred during the fiscal year including program delivery, administration, and capital costs.
$35.02M
Total expenses in FY 2016-17

Statement of Financial Position

Assets, liabilities, and net financial position as of the end of fiscal year 2016-17.

Total Financial Assets
Cash, investments, accounts receivable, and other assets that can be converted to cash.
$10.47M
As of fiscal year end 2016-17
Total Liabilities
Accounts payable, long-term debt, and other obligations owed to external parties.
$30.60M
As of fiscal year end 2016-17
Net Debt
Financial liabilities minus financial assets. A negative value indicates net financial assets.
$20.13M (surplus)
Financial liabilities less financial assets
Tangible Capital Assets
Land, buildings, equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure owned by the First Nation.
$42.20M
As of fiscal year end 2016-17
Accumulated Surplus
The cumulative surplus accumulated over time from operations.
$22.09M
Total accumulated surplus

Land Claims

Historical and ongoing land claims involving Fisher River.

ClaimStatusLast UpdateTotal Payments
1896 Alienation
Alleged that, as a result of an erroneous survey, 1,722.6 acres were not added to the South East Addition of reserve #44, and that 1,040 acres were not added to the South West Addition.
Settled
Settled through Negotiations
May 2021
$15.10M
Treaty 5 Agricultural Benefits
Alleges a breach of treaty, constitutional, and honourable obligations to provide adequate agricultural benefits and assistance in transiting to an agricultural livelihood under the terms of Treaty 5.
Under Assessment
Date Research & Analysis started
Oct 2025
-
Total$15.10M

Remuneration and Expenses

Salaries, honoraria, travel, and other expenses paid to elected officials and senior employees during fiscal year 2016-17.

PositionNameMonthsRemunerationExpensesOther remunerationTotal
ChiefDavid Crate12$91,069$36,586$0$127,655
CouncillorCarl Cochrane12$76,762$31,837$0$108,599
CouncillorDarrell Thaddeus12$79,454$23,893$0$103,347
CouncillorShirley A Cochrane12$70,300$26,664$0$96,964
CouncillorVince Crate12$70,300$22,162$0$92,462
Total$387,885$141,142$0$529,027

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.