Waterhen Lake

Financial data for Waterhen Lake for fiscal year 2021-22. 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 2021-22

Visual breakdown of Waterhen Lake's revenue sources and how funds were spent during fiscal year 2021-22.

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Financial Summary FY 2021-22

Surplus/Deficit
The difference between total revenue and total expenses. A surplus indicates revenue exceeded expenses.
$2.10M surplus
Balance for FY 2021-22
Total Revenue
All revenue collected during the fiscal year, including transfers, own-source revenue, and other funding.
$24.51M
Total revenue in FY 2021-22
Total Expenses
All expenses incurred during the fiscal year including program delivery, administration, and capital costs.
$22.41M
Total expenses in FY 2021-22

Statement of Financial Position

Assets, liabilities, and net financial position as of the end of fiscal year 2021-22.

Net Debt
Financial liabilities minus financial assets. A negative value indicates net financial assets.
$7.12M (surplus)
Financial liabilities less financial assets
Tangible Capital Assets
Land, buildings, equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure owned by the First Nation.
$26.57M
As of fiscal year end 2021-22
Accumulated Surplus
The cumulative surplus accumulated over time from operations.
$19.94M
Total accumulated surplus

Land Claims

Historical and ongoing land claims involving Waterhen Lake.

ClaimStatusLast UpdateTotal 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
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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 2021-22.

PositionNameMonthsRemunerationTravel and Per DiemsOther PaymentsContractTotal
ChiefBlaine Fiddler12$81,577$61,155$5,430$0$148,162
CouncillorCarolyn Bernard12$71,769$45,899$3,204$400$121,272
CouncillorDustin Fiddler12$70,663$50,417$2,400$0$123,480
CouncillorKarnella Fiddler12$70,655$68,636$3,250$2,625$145,166
CouncillorDavid Fleury12$71,769$55,028$2,500$0$129,297
CouncillorAbleheza Ernest12$70,663$48,024$3,130$0$121,817
CouncillorPeter Bouvier12$72,662$55,630$3,806$0$132,098
Total$509,758$384,789$23,720$3,025$921,292

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.