Samson

Financial data for Samson for fiscal year 2014-15. Samson is a First Nation in Alberta with a registered population of 9,665 and an on-reserve population of 7,221. Information is extracted from publicly available annual reports published under the First Nations Financial Transparency Act.

Revenue and Expenses FY 2014-15

Visual breakdown of Samson's revenue sources and how funds were spent during fiscal year 2014-15.

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Financial Summary FY 2014-15

Surplus/Deficit
The difference between total revenue and total expenses. A surplus indicates revenue exceeded expenses.
$19.16M surplus
Balance for FY 2014-15
Total Revenue
All revenue collected during the fiscal year, including transfers, own-source revenue, and other funding.
$105.13M
Total revenue in FY 2014-15
Total Expenses
All expenses incurred during the fiscal year including program delivery, administration, and capital costs.
$85.98M
Total expenses in FY 2014-15

Statement of Financial Position

Assets, liabilities, and net financial position as of the end of fiscal year 2014-15.

Tangible Capital Assets
Land, buildings, equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure owned by the First Nation.
$75.31M
As of fiscal year end 2014-15
Accumulated Surplus
The cumulative surplus accumulated over time from operations.
$552.77M
Total accumulated surplus

Land Claims

Historical and ongoing land claims involving Samson.

ClaimStatusLast UpdateTotal Payments
Treaty 6 Agricultural Benefits
First Nation alleges that Canada failed to provide Treaty 6 agricultural benefits, and thereby breached Treaty and fiduciary obligations to the First Nation.
Invited to Negotiate
Awaiting Response
Jul 2022
-
1909 Surrender
Alleges undue pressure to obtain a surrender as well as the illegal disposal of mineral interests during the 1909 Surrender involving 9,345.3 acres of Samson IR 137.
Invited to Negotiate
Awaiting Response
Oct 2024
-
Total$0

Remuneration and Expenses

Salaries, honoraria, travel, and other expenses paid to elected officials and senior employees during fiscal year 2014-15.

PositionNameMonthsRemuneration paid from Grants and Contribution funding from CanadaRemuneration paid from The Nations own FundsTotal Remuneration paid from all SourcesExpenses paid from Grants and Contribution funding from CanadaExpenses paid from The Nations own FundsTotal Expenses paid from all SourcesTotal
Chief/CouncillorKurt Buffalo12$1,500$249,741$251,241$0$10,800$10,800$10,800
CouncillorClayton Bruno12$0$183,629$183,629$0$10,800$10,800$10,800
CouncillorKirk Buffalo12$0$164,743$164,743$0$10,800$10,800$10,800
CouncillorPatrick Buffalo12$1,755$195,450$197,205$0$10,800$10,800$10,800
CouncillorShannon Buffalo12$9,472$151,212$160,685$0$10,800$10,800$10,800
CouncillorJonathan Dion12$1,997$168,460$170,457$0$10,800$10,800$10,800
CouncillorHolly Johnson12$13,221$206,648$219,869$0$10,800$10,800$10,800
CouncillorWilly Lightning12$1,127$183,736$184,863$0$10,800$10,800$10,800
CouncillorLarron Northwest12$1,471$154,375$155,845$0$10,800$10,800$10,800
CouncillorVernon Saddleback12$3,136$154,391$157,527$0$10,800$10,800$10,800
CouncillorGlenda Swampy12$1,085$215,241$216,327$0$10,800$10,800$10,800
CouncillorMario Swampy12$7,596$159,503$167,099$0$10,800$10,800$10,800
CouncillorMarvin Yellowbird12$7,714$135,862$143,576$0$10,800$10,800$10,800
Total$50,074$2,322,991$2,373,066$0$140,400$140,400$140,400

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.