Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation
Financial data for Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation for fiscal year 2019-20. Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation is a First Nation in Saskatchewan with a registered population of 1,912 and an on-reserve population of 1,388. 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 Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation's revenue sources and how funds were spent during fiscal year 2019-20.
Financial Summary FY 2019-20
Statement of Financial Position
Assets, liabilities, and net financial position as of the end of fiscal year 2019-20.
Land Claims
Historical and ongoing land claims involving Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation.
| Claim | Status | Last Update | Total Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
1939 Surrender Allege that the 1939 surrender is invalid because the First Nation did not consent; that the transaction was exploitative; and the lands were leased contrary to the provisions of the Indian Act. | Concluded | No Lawful Obligation Found Jun 2012 | - |
1932 CNR Townsite Surrender & 1933 Railway ROW Expropriation FN alleges Canada breached its duty of care by allowing an expropriation for railway right-of-way, station grounds and a surrender for a townsite, when the railway was never built. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Feb 2024 | $7.50M |
1935 Surrender & Lease to the Church of England The First Nation alleges that Canada breached its fiduciary obligations in obtaining two surrenders of portions of IR 129B without the informed consent of the First Nation, and in pursuing surrenders that were exploitative and not in the best interests of the First Nation. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Nov 2016 | $258K |
1938 Surrender & Sale to the Red Cross Hospital Lands The First Nation alleges that Canada breached its fiduciary obligations in obtaining two surrenders of portions of IR 129B without the informed consent of the First Nation, and in pursuing surrenders that were exploitative and not in the best interests of the First Nation. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Apr 2019 | $257K |
1958 Land Exchange The FN alleges that an exchange of land between the FN and the province in 1958, which was technically an expropriation, was unlawful. | Other | File Closed Dec 2023 | - |
Land Sales Admin. 1932 - 1939 Surrenders This is the fifth of five submissions from this First Nation on a series of related events between 1932 and 1958. The claim alleges that Canada breached its lawful obligations when the Department administered land sales on individual lots of land surrendered by the First Nation in 1932 and 1939. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Feb 2024 | $7.50M |
Treaty Land Entitlement Claimants allege Band did not receive it's full land entitlement under Treaty 6. | Other | Claim Active at the SC Tribunal Jan 2021 | - |
1939 Townsite Expansion Surrender Alleges a breach of lawful obligation in obtaining the 1939 surrender of 17.08 acres without the consent of the Band; in pursuing the surrender in an exploitative manner which was not in the best interest of the Band; and in leasing the lands to third-parties in contravention of the provisions of the Indian Act. | Other | File Closed Dec 2023 | - |
Treaty 6 Agricultural Benefits The claim relates to the Crown’s failure to provide the full slate of agricultural benefits owed to the First Nation under the terms of Treaty 6. The FN states agricultural benefits include: articles, such as tools, seed and livestock, and three years of annual payments for provisions. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Mar 2025 | $100.61M |
| Total | $116.12M | ||
Remuneration and Expenses
Salaries, honoraria, travel, and other expenses paid to elected officials and senior employees during fiscal year 2019-20.
| Position | Name | Months | Remuneration | Expenses | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief | Ronald Mitsuing | 12 | $80,000 | $32,122 | $112,122 |
| Councillor | Derrick Cantre | 12 | $63,000 | $27,716 | $90,716 |
| Councillor | Dean Mitsuing | 12 | $63,000 | $29,530 | $92,530 |
| Councillor | Donovan Fineblanket | 12 | $63,000 | $28,997 | $91,997 |
| Councillor | Tommy Littlespruce | 12 | $63,000 | $23,229 | $86,229 |
| Councillor | Robert Mitsuing | 12 | $65,423 | $37,219 | $102,642 |
| Councillor | Sonny Weeseekase | 12 | $63,000 | $28,078 | $91,078 |
| Total | $460,423 | $206,891 | $667,314 |
This schedule is unaudited. Prepared by: McClelland Debusschere
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.