Berens River

Financial data for Berens River for fiscal year 2017-18. Berens River is a First Nation in Manitoba with a registered population of 3,842 and an on-reserve population of 2,282. 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 Berens River's revenue sources and how funds were spent during fiscal year 2017-18.

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Financial Summary FY 2017-18

Surplus/Deficit
The difference between total revenue and total expenses. A surplus indicates revenue exceeded expenses.
$5.01M surplus
Balance for FY 2017-18
Total Revenue
All revenue collected during the fiscal year, including transfers, own-source revenue, and other funding.
$31.21M
Total revenue in FY 2017-18
Total Expenses
All expenses incurred during the fiscal year including program delivery, administration, and capital costs.
$26.20M
Total expenses in FY 2017-18

Statement of Financial Position

Assets, liabilities, and net financial position as of the end of fiscal year 2017-18.

Total Financial Assets
Cash, investments, accounts receivable, and other assets that can be converted to cash.
$8.08M
As of fiscal year end 2017-18
Total Liabilities
Accounts payable, long-term debt, and other obligations owed to external parties.
$17.86M
As of fiscal year end 2017-18
Net Debt
Financial liabilities minus financial assets. A negative value indicates net financial assets.
$9.79M (surplus)
Financial liabilities less financial assets
Tangible Capital Assets
Land, buildings, equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure owned by the First Nation.
$32.54M
As of fiscal year end 2017-18
Accumulated Surplus
The cumulative surplus accumulated over time from operations.
$22.97M
Total accumulated surplus

Land Claims

Historical and ongoing land claims involving Berens River.

ClaimStatusLast UpdateTotal Payments
12 Miles Square Oral Treaty Promise (& Treaty 5 Disparity Claim in the Alternative)
Alleges an oral Treaty promise of 12 miles square reserve lands and a shortfall of 85,810 acres. In the alternative, alleges a disparity in reserve lands promised under Treaty 5 and a shortfall of 23,250 acres.
Under Assessment
Justice Department Preparing Legal Opinion
May 2023
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NRTA Taking of Treaty Rights
Alleges loss of its commercial harvesting rights since the 1930 Manitoba NRTA.
Other
File Closed
Dec 2025
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Treaty 5 Annuities Indexation
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
Jul 2023
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Treaty 5 Agricultural Benefits
Alleges the failure to fulfill treaty benefits pursuant to the terms of Treaty 5, specifically the fulfillment of agricultural benefits, such as, tools, seed and livestock.
Under Assessment
Date Research & Analysis started
Oct 2025
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Total$0

Remuneration and Expenses

Salaries, honoraria, travel, and other expenses paid to elected officials and senior employees during fiscal year 2017-18.

PositionNameMonthsRemuneration (Note 1)Expenses (Note 1)Total
CouncillorBerens, Steven12$60,000$30,357$90,357
ChiefEverett, Hartley12$80,000$33,330$113,330
CouncillorGreen, George9$49,848$12,316$62,164
CouncillorKemp, Gerald12$60,000$40,995$100,995
CouncillorMcKay, Norman12$64,396$23,531$87,927
CouncillorMcKay, Suzanne3$14,560$10,788$25,348
CouncillorWhiteway, Roland12$62,277$36,477$98,754
Total$391,081$187,794$578,875

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.