Birdtail Sioux

Financial data for Birdtail Sioux for fiscal year 2016-17. Birdtail Sioux is a First Nation in Manitoba with a registered population of 952 and an on-reserve population of 496. 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 Birdtail Sioux'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.
$688K deficit
Balance for FY 2016-17
Total Revenue
All revenue collected during the fiscal year, including transfers, own-source revenue, and other funding.
$5.70M
Total revenue in FY 2016-17
Total Expenses
All expenses incurred during the fiscal year including program delivery, administration, and capital costs.
$6.39M
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.
$754K
As of fiscal year end 2016-17
Total Liabilities
Accounts payable, long-term debt, and other obligations owed to external parties.
$6.61M
As of fiscal year end 2016-17
Net Debt
Financial liabilities minus financial assets. A negative value indicates net financial assets.
$5.85M (surplus)
Financial liabilities less financial assets
Tangible Capital Assets
Land, buildings, equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure owned by the First Nation.
$15.26M
As of fiscal year end 2016-17
Accumulated Surplus
The cumulative surplus accumulated over time from operations.
$9.40M
Total accumulated surplus

Land Claims

Historical and ongoing land claims involving Birdtail Sioux.

ClaimStatusLast UpdateTotal Payments
Railway Right of Way 1905 - IR #57
Alleges unlawful taking of portion of IR 57 for railway without surrender.
Invited to Negotiate
Active
Jun 2025
-
Total$0

Remuneration and Expenses

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

PositionNameMonthsRemunerationExpensesTotalTotal
ChiefKen Chalmers12$66,839$25,522-$92,361
CouncillorRonald Benn12$54,732$23,572-$78,304
CouncillorLaverne Benn12$57,563$20,349-$77,912
CouncillorChris Benn12$52,580$24,017-$76,597
CouncillorHeath Bunn12$47,940$18,994-$66,934
Total$279,654$112,454$0$392,108

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.