Samson

Financial data for Samson for fiscal year 2017-18. 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 2017-18

Visual breakdown of Samson's revenue sources and how funds were spent during fiscal year 2017-18.

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Financial Summary FY 2017-18

Surplus/Deficit
The difference between total revenue and total expenses. A surplus indicates revenue exceeded expenses.
$77.65M surplus
Balance for FY 2017-18
Total Revenue
All revenue collected during the fiscal year, including transfers, own-source revenue, and other funding.
$175.30M
Total revenue in FY 2017-18
Total Expenses
All expenses incurred during the fiscal year including program delivery, administration, and capital costs.
$97.65M
Total expenses in FY 2017-18

Statement of Financial Position

Assets, liabilities, and net financial position as of the end of fiscal year 2017-18.

Tangible Capital Assets
Land, buildings, equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure owned by the First Nation.
$73.95M
As of fiscal year end 2017-18
Accumulated Surplus
The cumulative surplus accumulated over time from operations.
$577.60M
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 2017-18.

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/CouncillorVernon Saddleback12$0$70,950$70,950$6,942$6,839$3,000$59,040$51,427$127,247$873$126,375$127,247
Councillor/ChiefKurt Buffalo12$0$65,270$65,270$6,768$6,645$2,100$60,562$40,427$116,501$5,880$110,621$116,501
CouncillorDanny Buffalo10$0$57,619$57,619$6,026$6,052$0$51,772$6,500$70,349$1,130$69,219$70,349
CouncillorFrank Buffalo10$0$57,619$57,619$6,026$6,052$0$54,378$18,949$85,404$6,703$78,701$85,404
CouncillorKevin Buffalo10$0$57,619$57,619$6,026$6,052$0$48,635$40,100$100,812$878$99,934$100,812
CouncillorShannon Buffalo12$0$65,861$65,861$6,897$6,748$2,600$59,823$49,176$125,244$8,636$116,608$125,244
CouncillorTerry Buffalo10$0$57,619$57,619$6,026$6,052$0$22,553$37,049$71,680$692$70,988$71,680
CouncillorLarron Northwest12$0$64,625$64,625$6,768$6,645$2,100$51,712$39,400$106,625$3,999$102,626$106,625
CouncillorOrdell Saddleback10$0$57,619$57,619$6,026$6,052$0$51,495$10,700$74,273$3,871$70,402$74,273
CouncillorVincent Saddleback10$0$57,619$57,619$6,026$6,052$0$42,802$16,900$71,779$1,016$70,763$71,779
CouncillorKatherine Swampy10$0$57,619$57,619$6,026$6,052$0$35,022$31,650$78,749$1,219$77,530$78,749
CouncillorMario Swampy12$0$64,625$64,625$6,768$6,645$2,100$38,143$32,702$86,357$9,100$77,258$86,357
CouncillorMarvin Yellowbird12$0$65,861$65,861$6,897$6,748$2,600$23,665$66,436$106,345$1,108$105,237$106,345
CouncillorClayton Bruno2$0$10,852$10,852$1,242$994$4,100$7,584$9,712$23,631$179$23,453$23,631
CouncillorKirk Buffalo2$0$13,462$13,462$1,500$1,200$5,500$7,002$2,800$18,002$291$17,711$18,002
CouncillorPatrick Buffalo2$0$12,088$12,088$1,371$1,097$4,600$2,206$7,600$16,874$219$16,655$16,874
CouncillorJonathan Dion2$0$12,088$12,088$1,371$1,097$4,600$4,711$14,950$26,729$230$26,498$26,729
CouncillorHolly Johnson2$0$10,852$10,852$1,242$994$4,100$9,874$12,850$29,060$1,517$27,543$29,060
CouncillorWilly Lightning2$0$12,088$12,088$1,371$1,097$4,600$5,878$3,027$15,972$239$15,733$15,972
CouncillorGlenda Swampy2$0$12,088$12,088$1,371$1,097$4,600$10,090$4,262$21,420$1,040$20,380$21,420
Total$0$884,043$884,043$92,690$90,210$46,600$646,947$496,617$1,373,053$48,820$1,324,235$1,373,053

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.