Buffalo River Dene Nation
Financial data for Buffalo River Dene Nation for fiscal year 2014-15. Buffalo River Dene Nation is a First Nation in Saskatchewan with a registered population of 1,774 and an on-reserve population of 875. Information is extracted from publicly available annual reports published under the First Nations Financial Transparency Act.
Revenue and Expenses FY 2014-15
Visual breakdown of Buffalo River Dene Nation's revenue sources and how funds were spent during fiscal year 2014-15.
Financial Summary FY 2014-15
Statement of Financial Position
Assets, liabilities, and net financial position as of the end of fiscal year 2014-15.
Land Claims
Historical and ongoing land claims involving Buffalo River Dene Nation.
| Claim | Status | Last Update | Total Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
Primrose Lake Air Weapons Range-PLAWR II Alleged inadequate compensation for loss of traditional harvesting lands (trapping, hunting, fishing, etc.) due to the establishment of the Primrose Lake Air Weapons Range. | Other | File Closed Mar 2002 | - |
Treaty 10 Agricultural Benefits Alleges Canada has failed to fulfill its Treaty 10 obligations to provide agricultural, ranching and other economic assistance. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Feb 2024 | $84.54M |
Treaty 10 Annuities Indexing Alleges the Crown’s failure to augment or increase the annual payments of $5 to each band member as set out in Treaty 10 in order to offset the impacts of inflation and maintaining the purchasing power thereof. | Under Assessment | Date Research & Analysis started May 2025 | - |
| Total | $84.54M | ||
Remuneration and Expenses
Salaries, honoraria, travel, and other expenses paid to elected officials and senior employees during fiscal year 2014-15.
| Position | Name | Months | Salary | Travel | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief | Byhette, Lance | 12 | $51,092 | $26,811 | $77,903 |
| Councilor | Morrison, Eileen | 12 | $57,159 | $25,237 | $82,396 |
| Councilor | Billette, Wilbert | 12 | $55,937 | $25,328 | $81,265 |
| Councilor | Nolcho, Allan | 12 | $52,525 | $23,538 | $76,063 |
| Councilor | Desjarlais, Melissa | 12 | $29,076 | $6,276 | $35,352 |
| Councilor | LaPlante, Timothy | 12 | $51,937 | $24,950 | $76,887 |
| Total | $297,726 | $132,140 | $429,866 |
This schedule has been audited. Prepared by: HNG Accounting Group
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.
