Lac La Ronge

Financial data for Lac La Ronge for fiscal year 2020-21. Lac La Ronge is a First Nation in Saskatchewan with a registered population of 12,583 and an on-reserve population of 7,769. Information is extracted from publicly available annual reports published under the First Nations Financial Transparency Act.

Revenue and Expenses FY 2020-21

Visual breakdown of Lac La Ronge's revenue sources and how funds were spent during fiscal year 2020-21.

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Financial Summary FY 2020-21

Surplus/Deficit
The difference between total revenue and total expenses. A surplus indicates revenue exceeded expenses.
$61.70M surplus
Balance for FY 2020-21
Total Revenue
All revenue collected during the fiscal year, including transfers, own-source revenue, and other funding.
$184.95M
Total revenue in FY 2020-21
Total Expenses
All expenses incurred during the fiscal year including program delivery, administration, and capital costs.
$123.25M
Total expenses in FY 2020-21

Statement of Financial Position

Assets, liabilities, and net financial position as of the end of fiscal year 2020-21.

Tangible Capital Assets
Land, buildings, equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure owned by the First Nation.
$165.93M
As of fiscal year end 2020-21
Accumulated Surplus
The cumulative surplus accumulated over time from operations.
$304.17M
Total accumulated surplus

Land Claims

Historical and ongoing land claims involving Lac La Ronge.

ClaimStatusLast UpdateTotal Payments
Treaty Land Entitlement
Unfulfilled treaty land entitlement pursuant to Treaty No. 6.
Other
File Closed
Mar 1996
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1904 Timber Surrender & Sale
The FN alleges that Canada breached its lawful obligations by conducting a surrender of the Spruce timber on Little Red reserve #106A without obtaining the proper consent from both FNs in accordance with provisions of the Indian Act. Alternatively the Crown breached their fiduciary obligations by proceeding to conclude the surrender transaction and conclude the sale without the FN's sanctioning.
Other
Claim Active at the SC Tribunal
Dec 2011
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Treaty 6 Agricultural Benefits
Alleges breach of fiduciary duties and failure to provide agricultural and economic assistance pursuant to Treaty 6 from 1889 and thereafter.
Settled
Settled through Negotiations
Dec 2024
$601.50M
Treaty 6 Annuities Indexation
Alleges the Crown’s failure to augment or increase the annual payments to each band member as set out in Treaty 6 in order to offset the impacts of inflation and maintaining the purchasing power thereof.
Under Assessment
Date Research & Analysis started
Feb 2025
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Total$601.50M

Remuneration and Expenses

Salaries, honoraria, travel, and other expenses paid to elected officials and senior employees during fiscal year 2020-21.

PositionNameMonthsSalaryHonoraria & Other *Council RecognitionTotal RemunerationCouncil Travel & ExpensesBusiness Entity TravelTotal Travel**Total
ChiefCook-Searson, Tammy12$96,682$4,519$0$101,201$35,627$2,425$38,052$38,052
Councilor (La Ronge)Roberts, Sam12$69,706$4,240$0$73,946$34,405$2,115$36,520$36,520
Councilor (La Ronge)Sanderson, Dennis12$69,706$4,565$0$74,271$36,392$2,115$38,507$38,507
Councilor (La Ronge)Ratt, Ann12$67,244$4,565$0$71,809$35,203$2,115$37,318$37,318
Councilor (La Ronge)Bird, Michael12$66,106$4,565$0$70,671$41,476$2,115$43,591$43,591
Councilor (Hall Lake)Ross, Norman12$67,106$4,565$0$71,671$48,628$2,307$50,935$50,935
Councilor (Sucker River)Bernatchez, Devin10$56,359$4,565$0$60,924$36,435$2,210$38,645$38,645
Councilor (Sucker River)Ratt, Kenny2$10,247$0$0$10,247$0$0$0$0
Councilor (Stanley Mission)Charles, Jimmy12$68,230$16,565$0$84,795$27,912$1,324$29,236$29,236
Councilor (Stanley Mission)Charles, Linda12$68,230$16,565$0$84,795$33,873$1,649$35,522$35,522
Councilor (Stanley Mission)Roberts, John12$67,150$16,565$0$83,715$37,130$1,324$38,454$38,454
Councilor (Grandmother’s Bay)McKenzie, Gerald12$66,203$4,565$0$70,768$35,292$1,324$36,616$36,616
Councilor (Little Red River)Mirasty, Keith12$63,095$4,500$0$67,595$39,264$1,300$40,564$40,564
Councilor (Little Red River)Halkett, John Boy12$63,095$4,565$0$67,660$45,120$1,560$46,680$46,680
Total$899,159$94,909$0$994,068$486,757$23,883$510,640$510,640

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.