Waterhen Lake
Financial data for Waterhen Lake for fiscal year 2024-25. Waterhen Lake is a First Nation in Saskatchewan with a registered population of 2,332 and an on-reserve population of 1,057. Information is extracted from publicly available annual reports published under the First Nations Financial Transparency Act.
Revenue and Expenses FY 2024-25
Visual breakdown of Waterhen Lake's revenue sources and how funds were spent during fiscal year 2024-25.
Financial Summary FY 2024-25
Statement of Financial Position
Assets, liabilities, and net financial position as of the end of fiscal year 2024-25.
Land Claims
Historical and ongoing land claims involving Waterhen Lake.
| 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 Oct 2025 | - |
Reserve Creation Alleged breach of fiduciary obligation in that an Indian reserve created for its use in 1921 has not been recognized by Canada since 1926; and that Canada itself deprived the FN of the use and benefit of the said lands from 1926 to date. | Other | Claim Active at the SC Tribunal Aug 2019 | - |
Treaty 6 Benefits Alleges failure of the Crown to fulfill the treaty benefits owed to the First Nation under the terms of Treaty 6. Treaty benefits include: an initial present of $12 per person; $1500 annual payment for ammunition and twine; articles, such as tools, seed and livestock, to be supplied to each band for the encouragement of the practice of agriculture; and $1000 annual payments for three years for the purchase of provisions to assist with cultivation. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Jan 2025 | $123.17M |
Treaty 6 Indexing Alleges the Crown’s failure to augment or increase the annual payments of $5 to each band member as set out in Treaty 6 for the purposes of offsetting the impacts of inflation and maintaining the purchasing power thereof. | Other | Claim Active at the SC Tribunal Jan 2026 | - |
| Total | $123.17M | ||
Remuneration and Expenses
Salaries, honoraria, travel, and other expenses paid to elected officials and senior employees during fiscal year 2024-25.
| Position | Name | Months | Remuneration | Honorarium | Travel and Per Diems | Contract | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief | Blaine Fiddler | 12 | $80,000 | $16,250 | $123,412 | $1,500 | $221,162 |
| Councillor | Carolyn Bernard | 12 | $62,500 | $15,000 | $90,426 | $1,500 | $169,426 |
| Councillor | Peter Bouvier | 12 | $62,500 | $15,000 | $82,025 | $2,500 | $162,025 |
| Councillor | Dean Martell | 12 | $64,904 | $17,500 | $103,793 | $1,500 | $187,697 |
| Councillor | Ableheza Ernest | 2 | $10,817 | $2,500 | $15,201 | $1,500 | $30,018 |
| Councillor | Jacqueline Manderscheid | 2 | $10,421 | $2,500 | $15,752 | $0 | $28,673 |
| Councillor | Joanne Roy | 2 | $9,615 | $2,500 | $11,467 | $0 | $23,582 |
| Councillor | Karnella Fiddler | 10 | $57,780 | $12,500 | $126,508 | $7,800 | $204,588 |
| Councillor | David Fleury | 10 | $51,683 | $12,500 | $88,611 | $1,500 | $154,294 |
| Councillor | Gordon Ernest | 10 | $51,683 | $12,500 | $89,184 | $1,500 | $154,867 |
| Total | $461,903 | $108,750 | $746,379 | $19,300 | $1,336,332 |
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.
