Wahpeton Dakota Nation

Financial data for Wahpeton Dakota Nation for fiscal year 2016-17. Wahpeton Dakota Nation is a First Nation in Saskatchewan with a registered population of 589 and an on-reserve population of 388. 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 Wahpeton Dakota Nation'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.
$206K surplus
Balance for FY 2016-17
Total Revenue
All revenue collected during the fiscal year, including transfers, own-source revenue, and other funding.
$4.52M
Total revenue in FY 2016-17
Total Expenses
All expenses incurred during the fiscal year including program delivery, administration, and capital costs.
$4.32M
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.

Tangible Capital Assets
Land, buildings, equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure owned by the First Nation.
$7.22M
As of fiscal year end 2016-17
Accumulated Surplus
The cumulative surplus accumulated over time from operations.
$7.70M
Total accumulated surplus

Land Claims

Historical and ongoing land claims involving Wahpeton Dakota Nation.

ClaimStatusLast UpdateTotal Payments
1894 Alienation
Alleged 1,920 acres of I.R. No. 94A was confiscated in 1894 without consent.
Other
File Closed
Nov 1992
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Agricultural Benefits
Alleges the Crown failed to fulfill its legal obligations to provide treaty benefits – specifically agricultural benefits– equivalent to those promised to other First Nations who adhered to Treaty 6.
Under Assessment
Justice Department Preparing Legal Opinion
Feb 2025
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Annuities and Indexing
Alleges the Crown failed to fulfill its legal obligations to provide treaty benefits – specifically annuities – equivalent to those promised to other First Nations who adhered to Treaty 6
Under Assessment
Date Research & Analysis started
Feb 2025
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Land Disparity
Alleges the Crown failed to fulfill its legal obligations to provide treaty benefits – specifically reserve land – equivalent to those promised to other First Nations who adhered to Treaty 6.
Under Assessment
Date Research & Analysis started
Feb 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 2016-17.

PositionNameMonthsHonorariaTelephone AllowanceTravel ExpensesTotalSalaryTravel ExpensesTotalTotal
Council MemberLeo Omani12$14,400$600$5,000$20,000$0$758$758$758
Council MemberGarry Standing12$12,000$600$2,500$15,100$39,968$874$40,842$40,842
ChiefJohn Waditaka12$12,000$600$2,226$14,826$30,011$0$30,011$30,011
Council MemberMichael Parenteau12$12,000$600$2,500$15,100$25,783$1,876$27,659$27,659
Council MemberLorne Waditaka Jr12$12,000$600$2,500$15,100$10,388$368$10,756$10,756
Total$62,400$3,000$14,726$80,126$106,150$3,876$110,026$110,026

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.