Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation

Financial data for Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation for fiscal year 2020-21. 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 2020-21

Visual breakdown of Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation'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.
$6.28M surplus
Balance for FY 2020-21
Total Revenue
All revenue collected during the fiscal year, including transfers, own-source revenue, and other funding.
$31.04M
Total revenue in FY 2020-21
Total Expenses
All expenses incurred during the fiscal year including program delivery, administration, and capital costs.
$24.76M
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.

Total Financial Assets
Cash, investments, accounts receivable, and other assets that can be converted to cash.
$27.50M
As of fiscal year end 2020-21
Tangible Capital Assets
Land, buildings, equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure owned by the First Nation.
$31.08M
As of fiscal year end 2020-21
Accumulated Surplus
The cumulative surplus accumulated over time from operations.
$34.77M
Total accumulated surplus

Land Claims

Historical and ongoing land claims involving Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation.

ClaimStatusLast UpdateTotal 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 2020-21.

PositionNameMonthsRemunerationExpensesTotal
ChiefRonald Mitsuing12$80,001$26,728-
CouncillorDerrick Cantre12$73,462$29,507-
CouncillorDean Mitsuing12$73,462$17,644-
CouncillorDonovan Fineblanket12$73,462$28,427-
CouncillorTommy Littlespruce12$73,462$15,195-
CouncillorRobert Mitsuing12$73,462$30,806-
CouncillorSonny Weeseekase12$73,462$27,011-
Total$520,773$175,318$0

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.