Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation

Financial data for Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation for fiscal year 2019-20. Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation is a First Nation in Manitoba with a registered population of 5,724 and an on-reserve population of 3,001. Information is extracted from publicly available annual reports published under the First Nations Financial Transparency Act.

Revenue and Expenses FY 2019-20

Visual breakdown of Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation's revenue sources and how funds were spent during fiscal year 2019-20.

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Financial Summary FY 2019-20

Surplus/Deficit
The difference between total revenue and total expenses. A surplus indicates revenue exceeded expenses.
$22.89M surplus
Balance for FY 2019-20
Total Revenue
All revenue collected during the fiscal year, including transfers, own-source revenue, and other funding.
$136.38M
Total revenue in FY 2019-20
Total Expenses
All expenses incurred during the fiscal year including program delivery, administration, and capital costs.
$113.49M
Total expenses in FY 2019-20

Statement of Financial Position

Assets, liabilities, and net financial position as of the end of fiscal year 2019-20.

Total Financial Assets
Cash, investments, accounts receivable, and other assets that can be converted to cash.
$276.31M
As of fiscal year end 2019-20
Tangible Capital Assets
Land, buildings, equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure owned by the First Nation.
$85.51M
As of fiscal year end 2019-20
Accumulated Surplus
The cumulative surplus accumulated over time from operations.
$156.64M
Total accumulated surplus

Land Claims

Historical and ongoing land claims involving Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation.

ClaimStatusLast UpdateTotal Payments
Treaty Land Entitlement
(Band previous name: Nelson House). Unfulfilled treaty land entitlement pursuant to Treaty 5. This First Nation is a signatory to the Manitoba TLE Framework Agreement.
Settled
Settled through Negotiations
Jul 1998
$1.93M
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 Indexing
Alleges failure to increase the annual payments of $5 for every man, woman and child as set out in Treaty 5 in order to offset the impacts of inflation and maintain the purchasing power thereof.
Under Assessment
Date Research & Analysis started
Jul 2024
-
Treaty 5 Agricultural Benefits
Claim alleges the failure from the Crown to provide agricultural benefits under Treaty 5 and other treaty benefits under Treaty 5.
Under Assessment
Date Research & Analysis started
Sep 2025
-
Total$1.93M

Remuneration and Expenses

Salaries, honoraria, travel, and other expenses paid to elected officials and senior employees during fiscal year 2019-20.

PositionNameMonthsRemunerationExpenses (3) (net of re-imbursements)Other remunerationTotal
ChiefMarcel Moody12$101,451$29,324$3,800$134,575
CouncillorCheryl Moore12$73,697$41,036$2,834$117,567
CouncillorWillie Moore12$73,697$63,253$6,934$143,884
CouncillorCheyenne Spence12$73,697$50,713$0$124,410
CouncillorJeremiah Spence12$73,697$43,575$0$117,272
CouncillorRonald Spence12$73,697$49,917$2,814$126,428
CouncillorJackie Walker12$73,697$28,809$0$102,506
Total$543,633$306,627$16,382$866,642

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.