Witchekan Lake

Financial data for Witchekan Lake for fiscal year 2019-20. Witchekan Lake is a First Nation in Saskatchewan with a registered population of 901 and an on-reserve population of 648. Information is extracted from publicly available annual reports published under the First Nations Financial Transparency Act.

Revenue and Expenses FY 2019-20

Visual breakdown of Witchekan Lake's revenue sources and how funds were spent during fiscal year 2019-20.

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Financial Summary FY 2019-20

Surplus/Deficit
The difference between total revenue and total expenses. A surplus indicates revenue exceeded expenses.
$4.09M surplus
Balance for FY 2019-20
Total Revenue
All revenue collected during the fiscal year, including transfers, own-source revenue, and other funding.
$13.38M
Total revenue in FY 2019-20
Total Expenses
All expenses incurred during the fiscal year including program delivery, administration, and capital costs.
$9.29M
Total expenses in FY 2019-20

Statement of Financial Position

Assets, liabilities, and net financial position as of the end of fiscal year 2019-20.

Net Debt
Financial liabilities minus financial assets. A negative value indicates net financial assets.
$2.84M (surplus)
Financial liabilities less financial assets
Tangible Capital Assets
Land, buildings, equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure owned by the First Nation.
$25.93M
As of fiscal year end 2019-20
Accumulated Surplus
The cumulative surplus accumulated over time from operations.
$23.10M
Total accumulated surplus

Land Claims

Historical and ongoing land claims involving Witchekan Lake.

ClaimStatusLast UpdateTotal Payments
Treaty Land Entitlement
Unfulfilled treaty land entitlement pursuant to Treaty No. 6. This First Nation is a signatory to the Saskatchewan TLE Framework Agreement.
Settled
Settled through Negotiations
Jun 1993
$6.20M
Reserve Alienation
Alleges breaches of statutory and fiduciary duties in relation to the alienation of 80% of the lands originally set aside for IR 117.
Settled
Settled through Negotiations
Nov 2024
$66.80M
Treaty 6 Benefits
Crown failed to fulfill its obligation to provide treaty benefits owed to the First Nation under the terms of Treaty 6, including agricultural benefits, an annual payment for ammunition and twine, and for three years an obligatory $1,000 payment to the adherent band.
Settled
Settled through Negotiations
Feb 2025
$49.67M
Treaty 6 Annuities Indexation
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
Jun 2023
-
NRTA Taking of Treaty Rights
Alleges loss of its commercial harvesting rights since the 1930 Saskatchewan NRTA.
Other
File Closed
Dec 2025
-
Total$122.67M

Remuneration and Expenses

Salaries, honoraria, travel, and other expenses paid to elected officials and senior employees during fiscal year 2019-20.

PositionNameMonthsRemuneration 2Per diems 2Other remuneration 2Expenses 3Total
ChiefAnne Thomas12$65,000$17,000$5,816$23,627-
CouncillorLester Jim12$55,000$22,500$3,100$38,040-
CouncillorElisa Tipewan12$55,000$16,200$2,500$25,632-
CouncillorRoger Tipewan12$55,000$19,400$4,000$24,665-
CouncillorRaymond Witchekan12$55,000$15,877$2,500$22,709-
Total$285,000$90,977$17,916$134,673$0

This schedule is unaudited. Prepared by: Grant Thornton 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.