Samson
Financial data for Samson for fiscal year 2020-21. 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 2020-21
Visual breakdown of Samson'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.
$6.77M surplus
Balance for FY 2020-21
Total Revenue
All revenue collected during the fiscal year, including transfers, own-source revenue, and other funding.
$88.44M
Total revenue in FY 2020-21
Total Expenses
All expenses incurred during the fiscal year including program delivery, administration, and capital costs.
$81.67M
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.
Tangible Capital Assets
Land, buildings, equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure owned by the First Nation.
$107.26M
As of fiscal year end 2020-21
Accumulated Surplus
The cumulative surplus accumulated over time from operations.
$661.04M
Total accumulated surplus
Land Claims
Historical and ongoing land claims involving Samson.
| Claim | Status | Last Update | Total 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 2020-21.
| Position | Name | Months | Remuneration paid from Grants and Contribution funding from Canada | Remuneration paid from The Nations own Funds | Total Remuneration paid from all Sources | Expenses Monthly Travel Allowance | Expenses Monthly Cell Phone Allowance | Expenses Weekly Fees | Expenses Nation Per Diems | Expenses Entity Per Diems | Total Expenses paid from all Sources | Expenses paid from Grants and Contribution funding from Canada | Expenses paid from The Nations own Funds | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief | Vernon Saddleback | 12 | $0 | $75,000 | $75,000 | $7,200 | $7,200 | $0 | $49,845 | $83,342 | $147,587 | $7,121 | $140,466 | $147,587 |
| Councillor | Kurt Buffalo | 12 | $0 | $70,000 | $70,000 | $7,200 | $7,200 | $0 | $26,300 | $38,500 | $79,200 | $2,727 | $76,473 | $79,200 |
| Councillor | Frank Buffalo | 12 | $0 | $70,000 | $70,000 | $7,200 | $7,200 | $0 | $54,975 | $18,150 | $87,525 | $10,404 | $77,121 | $87,525 |
| Councillor | Shannon Buffalo | 12 | $0 | $70,000 | $70,000 | $7,200 | $7,200 | $0 | $40,127 | $45,242 | $99,769 | $7,591 | $92,178 | $99,769 |
| Councillor | Mario Swampy | 12 | $0 | $70,000 | $70,000 | $7,200 | $7,200 | $0 | $18,337 | $44,928 | $77,665 | $6,489 | $71,176 | $77,665 |
| Councillor | Marvin Yellowbird | 12 | $0 | $70,000 | $70,000 | $7,200 | $7,200 | $0 | $30,469 | $75,903 | $120,772 | $18,589 | $102,183 | $120,772 |
| Councillor | Laurie Buffalo | 8.5 | $0 | $45,769 | $45,769 | $4,200 | $4,200 | $0 | $12,697 | $16,400 | $37,497 | $1,702 | $35,795 | $37,497 |
| Councillor | Holly Johnson | 8.5 | $0 | $45,769 | $45,769 | $4,200 | $4,200 | $0 | $51,334 | $19,842 | $79,576 | $19,893 | $59,683 | $79,576 |
| Councillor | Ryan Lightning | 8.5 | $0 | $45,769 | $45,769 | $4,200 | $4,200 | $0 | $22,216 | $12,800 | $43,416 | $3,201 | $40,215 | $43,416 |
| Councillor | Louise Omeasoo | 8.5 | $0 | $45,769 | $45,769 | $4,200 | $4,200 | $0 | $18,980 | $7,853 | $35,233 | $5,946 | $29,287 | $35,233 |
| Councillor | Elesha Saddleback | 8.5 | $0 | $45,769 | $45,769 | $4,200 | $4,200 | $0 | $15,134 | $7,700 | $31,234 | $3,455 | $27,779 | $31,234 |
| Councillor | Katherine Swampy | 8.5 | $0 | $45,769 | $45,769 | $4,200 | $4,200 | $0 | $13,821 | $18,183 | $40,404 | $3,393 | $37,011 | $40,404 |
| Councillor | Shay Yellowbird | 0.5 | $0 | $1,289 | $1,289 | $4,200 | $4,200 | $0 | $1,555 | $0 | $9,955 | $1,139 | $8,816 | $9,955 |
| Former Councillor | Darryl Montour | 8 | $0 | $39,846 | $39,846 | $3,857 | $3,857 | $0 | $22,690 | $70,250 | $100,654 | $8,262 | $92,392 | $100,654 |
| Former Councillor | Danny Buffalo | 3.5 | $0 | $24,231 | $24,231 | $3,000 | $3,000 | $0 | $28,332 | $1,500 | $35,832 | $1,665 | $34,167 | $35,832 |
| Former Councillor | Kevin Buffalo | 3.5 | $0 | $24,231 | $24,231 | $3,000 | $3,000 | $0 | $27,758 | $43,695 | $77,453 | $2,278 | $75,175 | $77,453 |
| Former Councillor | Terry Buffalo | 3.5 | $0 | $24,231 | $24,231 | $3,000 | $3,000 | $0 | $19,123 | $22,100 | $47,223 | $3,122 | $44,101 | $47,223 |
| Former Councillor | Larron Northwest | 3.5 | $0 | $24,231 | $24,231 | $3,000 | $3,000 | $0 | $26,984 | $15,839 | $48,823 | $4,834 | $43,989 | $48,823 |
| Former Councillor | Ordell Saddleback | 3.5 | $0 | $24,231 | $24,231 | $3,000 | $3,000 | $0 | $23,553 | $2,100 | $31,653 | $2,561 | $29,092 | $31,653 |
| Former Councillor | Vincent Saddleback | 3.5 | $0 | $24,231 | $24,231 | $3,000 | $3,000 | $0 | $30,293 | $10,343 | $46,636 | $921 | $45,715 | $46,636 |
| Total | $0 | $886,135 | $886,135 | $94,457 | $94,457 | $0 | $534,523 | $554,670 | $1,278,107 | $115,293 | $1,162,814 | $1,278,107 |
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.
