Big River
Financial data for Big River for fiscal year 2023-24. Big River is a First Nation in Saskatchewan with a registered population of 4,168 and an on-reserve population of 2,921. Information is extracted from publicly available annual reports published under the First Nations Financial Transparency Act.
Revenue and Expenses FY 2023-24
Visual breakdown of Big River's revenue sources and how funds were spent during fiscal year 2023-24.
Financial Summary FY 2023-24
Statement of Financial Position
Assets, liabilities, and net financial position as of the end of fiscal year 2023-24.
Land Claims
Historical and ongoing land claims involving Big River.
| Claim | Status | Last Update | Total Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
Treaty Annuities Alleges that Canada owes an outstanding lawful obligation for the unlawful non-provision of annuity payments provided in Treaty 6 to the Big River First Nation from 1885-1888. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Sep 2019 | $2.20M |
Treaty Benefits Alleges Canada has a legal obligation to provide compensation for a failure to fulfill treaty benefits pursuant to the provisions of Treaty 6. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Jun 2025 | $208.04M |
Treaty Salaries Alleges that Canada breached its fiduciary duty by not fully providing the salaries promised to Chiefs and Headmen under Treaty 4 and Treaty 6 between 1885 and 1951 due to Canada’s actions following the North-West Rebellion of 1885. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Mar 2022 | $1.08M |
NRTA Taking of Treaty Rights Alleges loss of its commercial harvesting rights under Treaty 6 without consultation and without compensation as a result of the 1930 Saskatchewan NRTA. | Other | File Closed Dec 2025 | - |
Treaty 6 Annuities Indexing Alleges the failure to augment or increase the annual payments of 5$ for every man, woman, and child as set out in Treaty 6 in order to offset the impacts of inflation and maintain the purchasing power thereof. | Under Assessment | Date Research & Analysis started Jul 2024 | - |
Unlawful Alienations of Reserve Land Alleges unlawful alienation of 980 acres of IR 118 in 1909, 1917 surrender of IR 118A,1919 re-surrender of IR 118A, and 1932 takings of IR 118 lands for railways and road diversion purposes. | Under Assessment | Justice Department Preparing Legal Opinion Jul 2024 | - |
| Total | $211.32M | ||
Remuneration and Expenses
Salaries, honoraria, travel, and other expenses paid to elected officials and senior employees during fiscal year 2023-24.
| Position | Name | Months | Salary | Travel | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief | JONATHAN BEAR | 5 | $53,077 | $33,108 | $17,500 | $103,685 |
| Chief | JACK RAYNE | 7 | $64,615 | $44,976 | $18,000 | $127,591 |
| Council | MARSHALL FELIX DREAVER | 7 | $26,385 | $11,552 | $13,000 | $50,937 |
| Council | ISIDORE LACHANCE | 12 | $48,058 | $39,188 | $23,000 | $110,246 |
| Council | LEONARD LACHANCE | 7 | $26,385 | $8,588 | $13,000 | $47,973 |
| Council | MARVIN NETMAKER | 7 | $26,385 | $17,155 | $13,000 | $56,540 |
| Council | JONATHAN BEAR | 7 | $26,385 | $29,334 | $13,000 | $68,719 |
| Council | MICHAEL CROOKEDNECK | 12 | $48,058 | $56,563 | $23,000 | $127,621 |
| Council | SYLVIA MCADAM | 7 | $26,385 | $16,354 | $13,000 | $55,739 |
| Council | BRYAN MORIN | 7 | $26,385 | $28,350 | $13,000 | $67,735 |
| Council | EUCLID MORIN | 12 | $48,058 | $64,046 | $23,000 | $135,104 |
| Council | NOREEN MORIN | 7 | $26,385 | $23,673 | $13,000 | $63,058 |
| Council | TYRONE MORIN | 8 | $31,096 | $34,819 | $13,000 | $78,915 |
| Council | ROBERT RABBITSKIN | 12 | $48,058 | $55,359 | $23,000 | $126,417 |
| Council | CLIFFORD BEAR | 5 | $21,673 | $29,317 | $13,000 | $63,990 |
| Council | SANDRA BEAR | 5 | $21,673 | $21,196 | $13,000 | $55,869 |
| Council | LARRY JOSEPH | 5 | $21,673 | $22,506 | $13,000 | $57,179 |
| Council | LARRY KEENATCH | 5 | $21,673 | $24,040 | $13,000 | $58,713 |
| Council | WALLY MCADAM | 5 | $21,673 | $25,083 | $13,000 | $59,756 |
| Council | CURTIS MORIN | 5 | $21,673 | $20,580 | $13,000 | $55,253 |
| Council | AL CHESTER WHITEFISH | 5 | $21,673 | $35,162 | $13,000 | $69,835 |
| Total | $677,426 | $640,949 | $322,500 | $1,640,875 |
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.
