Berens River
Financial data for Berens River for fiscal year 2021-22. 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 2021-22
Visual breakdown of Berens River's revenue sources and how funds were spent during fiscal year 2021-22.
Financial Summary FY 2021-22
Statement of Financial Position
Assets, liabilities, and net financial position as of the end of fiscal year 2021-22.
Land Claims
Historical and ongoing land claims involving Berens River.
| Claim | Status | Last Update | Total 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 | - |
NRTA Taking of Treaty Rights Alleges loss of its commercial harvesting rights since the 1930 Manitoba NRTA. | Other | File Closed Dec 2025 | - |
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 | - |
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 | - |
| Total | $0 | ||
Remuneration and Expenses
Salaries, honoraria, travel, and other expenses paid to elected officials and senior employees during fiscal year 2021-22.
| Position | Name | Months | Remuneration (Note 1) | Expenses (Note 1) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief | McKay, Norman | 12 | $85,000 | $39,027 | $124,027 |
| Councillor | Whiteway, Roland | 12 | $65,000 | $37,146 | $102,146 |
| Councillor | Kemp, Gerald | 12 | $65,000 | $88,486 | $153,486 |
| Councillor | Ross, Lindsay | 12 | $65,000 | $51,389 | $116,389 |
| Councillor | Disbrowe, Paul | 12 | $65,000 | $43,719 | $108,719 |
| Councillor | Boulanger, Glen | 12 | $65,000 | $88,272 | $153,272 |
| Councillor | Berens, Tracy | 12 | $65,000 | $49,953 | $114,953 |
| Total | $475,000 | $397,992 | $872,992 |
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.
