Samson

Financial data for Samson for fiscal year 2015-16. 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 2015-16

Visual breakdown of Samson's revenue sources and how funds were spent during fiscal year 2015-16.

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Financial Summary FY 2015-16

Surplus/Deficit
The difference between total revenue and total expenses. A surplus indicates revenue exceeded expenses.
$34.70M surplus
Balance for FY 2015-16
Total Revenue
All revenue collected during the fiscal year, including transfers, own-source revenue, and other funding.
$126.51M
Total revenue in FY 2015-16
Total Expenses
All expenses incurred during the fiscal year including program delivery, administration, and capital costs.
$91.81M
Total expenses in FY 2015-16

Statement of Financial Position

Assets, liabilities, and net financial position as of the end of fiscal year 2015-16.

Tangible Capital Assets
Land, buildings, equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure owned by the First Nation.
$74.77M
As of fiscal year end 2015-16
Accumulated Surplus
The cumulative surplus accumulated over time from operations.
$524.35M
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
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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 2015-16.

PositionNameMonthsRemuneration paid from Grants and Contribution funding from CanadaRemuneration paid from The Nations own FundsTotal Remuneration paid from all SourcesExpenses Monthly Travel AllowanceExpenses Monthly Cell Phone AllowanceExpenses Weekly FeesExpenses Nation Per DiemsExpenses Entity Per DiemsTotal Expenses paid from all SourcesExpenses paid from Grants and Contribution funding from CanadaExpenses paid from The Nations own FundsTotal
Chief/CouncillorKurt Buffalo12$0$55,000$55,000$6,000$4,800$26,000$100,846$58,278$195,924$0$195,924$195,924
CouncillorClayton Bruno12$0$50,000$50,000$6,000$4,800$26,000$89,418$28,715$154,933$572$154,360$154,933
CouncillorKirk Buffalo12$0$50,000$50,000$6,000$4,800$26,000$79,583$14,500$130,883$0$130,883$130,883
CouncillorPatrick Buffalo12$0$50,000$50,000$6,000$4,800$26,000$56,546$70,056$163,402$0$163,402$163,402
CouncillorShannon Buffalo12$0$50,000$50,000$6,000$4,800$26,000$95,624$26,900$159,324$7,539$151,785$159,324
CouncillorJonathan Dion12$0$50,000$50,000$6,000$4,800$26,000$69,034$24,876$130,710$0$130,710$130,710
CouncillorHolly Johnson12$0$50,000$50,000$6,000$4,800$26,000$107,790$56,650$201,240$11,766$189,474$201,240
CouncillorWilly Lightning12$0$50,000$50,000$6,000$4,800$26,000$56,129$48,457$141,386$2,921$138,465$141,386
CouncillorLarron Northwest12$0$50,000$50,000$6,000$4,800$26,000$43,653$34,400$114,853$577$114,276$114,853
CouncillorVernon Saddleback12$0$50,000$50,000$6,000$4,800$26,000$39,402$24,180$100,382$88$100,294$100,382
CouncillorGlenda Swampy12$0$50,000$50,000$6,000$4,800$26,000$86,281$50,250$173,331$1,789$171,542$173,331
CouncillorMario Swampy12$0$50,000$50,000$6,000$4,800$26,000$55,540$41,458$133,799$7,464$126,335$133,799
CouncillorMarvin Yellowbird12$0$50,000$50,000$6,000$4,800$26,000$42,628$44,464$123,892$7,504$116,388$123,892
Total$0$655,000$655,000$78,000$62,400$338,000$922,474$523,184$1,924,059$40,220$1,883,838$1,924,059

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.