Piikani Nation
Financial data for Piikani Nation for fiscal year 2020-21. Piikani Nation is a First Nation in Alberta with a registered population of 3,930 and an on-reserve population of 2,428. Information is extracted from publicly available annual reports published under the First Nations Financial Transparency Act.
Revenue and Expenses FY 2020-21
Visual breakdown of Piikani Nation's revenue sources and how funds were spent during fiscal year 2020-21.
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Financial Summary FY 2020-21
Surplus/Deficit
The difference between total revenue and total expenses. A surplus indicates revenue exceeded expenses.
$3.55M surplus
Balance for FY 2020-21
Total Revenue
All revenue collected during the fiscal year, including transfers, own-source revenue, and other funding.
$56.33M
Total revenue in FY 2020-21
Total Expenses
All expenses incurred during the fiscal year including program delivery, administration, and capital costs.
$52.78M
Total expenses in FY 2020-21
Statement of Financial Position
Assets, liabilities, and net financial position as of the end of fiscal year 2020-21.
Total Financial Assets
Cash, investments, accounts receivable, and other assets that can be converted to cash.
$56.82M
As of fiscal year end 2020-21
Tangible Capital Assets
Land, buildings, equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure owned by the First Nation.
$76.32M
As of fiscal year end 2020-21
Accumulated Surplus
The cumulative surplus accumulated over time from operations.
$50.46M
Total accumulated surplus
Land Claims
Historical and ongoing land claims involving Piikani Nation.
| Claim | Status | Last Update | Total Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
1909 Surrender (Band previous name: Peigan Nation). Alleged unlawful surrender of part of reserve in 1909. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Apr 1987 | $5.20M |
1930 Road Transfer Allowance - Hwy 3 (Band previous name: Peigan Nation). Claimant alleges Canada wrongfully transferred road allowances to Alberta without the Band's consent and without compensation in 1930, and contrary to the Indian Act in 1950/51. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Dec 2002 | - |
1981 Permit (Band previous name: Peigan Nation). Alleged Crown did not act in the FN best interests during negotiations for an irrigation canal on the reserve. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Dec 2002 | - |
Borrow Pits Claim (Band previous name: Peigan Nation). Alleged Canada failed to prevent the unlawful alienation of six acres of land by the Lethbridge Northern Irrigation Division (LNID). | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Dec 2002 | $5.00M |
CPR Claim 1 - Unlawful Expropriation (Band previous name: Peigan Nation). Alleged taking of 543.3 acres for railway purposes was contrary to Treaty 7, the Indian Act, and the Railway Act. | Other | File Closed Dec 2002 | - |
CPR Claim 2 - Mineral Rights (Band previous name: Peigan Nation). Alleged minerals were illegally transferred to CPR contrary to the Railway Act. | Other | File Closed Dec 2002 | - |
CPR Claim 3 - Re-Purchased Lands (Band previous name: Peigan Nation). Alleged Crown breached its fiduciary duty when (a) 71.75 acres of the expropriated lands were re-purchased, and; (b) Third Parties used the lands without conforming to the Indian Act. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Dec 2002 | - |
Grain Elevator Claim (Band previous name: Peigan Nation). Alleged Canada acted fraudulently and in breach of its fiduciary obligations in the operation and maintenance of a grain elevator constructed for the Peigan Nation in 1911, in Brooks, Alberta. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Dec 2002 | - |
Telephone Line Claim (Band previous name: Peigan Nation). Alleged Canada failed to prevent the unlawful alienation of a right of way by the Lethbridge Northern Irrigation District. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Dec 2002 | - |
LNID Claim (Band previous name: Peigan Nation). Alleged illegal expropriation of lands and minerals by Lethbridge Northern Irrigation District. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Dec 2002 | - |
Grazing Leases The FN alleges that the Crown's administration of the Piikani reserve land and cattle in the years 1877 to 1943 was not consistent with its Treaty obligations or with its fiduciary duties to the FN. The FN alleges: two grazing leases were issued without the consent of the FN, and one of the two leases was issued contrary to the Indian Act; the leases were exploitative; their cattle herd was mismanaged; and the grazing & hay lands available to the FN was reduced. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Nov 2017 | $50.00M |
IR 147 Highway 786 Alleges a breach of fiduciary duty by the Crown in relation to the failure to obtain sufficient compensation for land expropriations associated with a road (Highway 786), the failure to reinstate expropriated lands to reserve status after their public purpose was discharged, and the failure to create reversionary interests in the lands transferred to the province of Alberta ( circa 1934-1994 ). The First Nation also alleges a breach of statutory duty with regards to the lack of the Governor in Council's consent relating to the five expropriation transactions. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Dec 2025 | $5.00M |
Treaty Land Entitlement Alleges the failure to provide sufficient land to fulfill the treaty land entitlement pursuant to the terms of Treaty 7. | Invited to Negotiate | Active Oct 2022 | - |
Treaty 7 Agricultural Benefits Alleges the Crown’s failure to fulfill its obligation to provide treaty benefits owed to the First Nation under the terms of Treaty 7. In particular, the failure to provide sufficient livestock and mixed farming implements. | Under Assessment | Justice Department Preparing Legal Opinion Aug 2023 | - |
| Total | $65.20M | ||
Remuneration and Expenses
Salaries, honoraria, travel, and other expenses paid to elected officials and senior employees during fiscal year 2020-21.
| Position | Name | Months | Honorarium | Travel | Total 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief/Council Member | Stanley Grier | 12 | $145,090 | $41,075 | $186,165 |
| Chief/Council Member | Troy Knowlton | 12 | $124,731 | $17,553 | $142,284 |
| Chief/Council Member | Brian Jackson | 12 | $119,731 | $12,360 | $132,091 |
| Chief/Council Member | Doane Crow Shoe | 12 | $88,669 | $5,234 | $93,903 |
| Chief/Council Member | Che Little Leaf-Matusiak | 12 | $114,231 | $0 | $114,231 |
| Chief/Council Member | Erwin Bastien | 12 | $124,481 | $9,566 | $134,047 |
| Chief/Council Member | Riel Houle Provost | 12 | $135,231 | $10,244 | $145,475 |
| Chief/Council Member | Wesley Crow Shoe | 12 | $119,300 | $10,110 | $129,410 |
| Chief/Council Member | Theodore Provost | 12 | $123,031 | $14,759 | $137,790 |
| Total | $1,094,495 | $120,901 | $1,215,396 |
This schedule is unaudited. Prepared by: KPMG 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.
