Samson

Financial data for Samson for fiscal year 2022-23. 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 2022-23

Visual breakdown of Samson's revenue sources and how funds were spent during fiscal year 2022-23.

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Financial Summary FY 2022-23

Surplus/Deficit
The difference between total revenue and total expenses. A surplus indicates revenue exceeded expenses.
$9.20M surplus
Balance for FY 2022-23
Total Revenue
All revenue collected during the fiscal year, including transfers, own-source revenue, and other funding.
$131.22M
Total revenue in FY 2022-23
Total Expenses
All expenses incurred during the fiscal year including program delivery, administration, and capital costs.
$122.02M
Total expenses in FY 2022-23

Statement of Financial Position

Assets, liabilities, and net financial position as of the end of fiscal year 2022-23.

Tangible Capital Assets
Land, buildings, equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure owned by the First Nation.
$119.69M
As of fiscal year end 2022-23
Accumulated Surplus
The cumulative surplus accumulated over time from operations.
$668.92M
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 2022-23.

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 Travel CostsExpenses Nation Per DiemsExpenses Entity Per DiemsTotal Expenses paid from all SourcesExpenses paid from Grants and Contribution funding from Canada (travel)Expenses paid from The Nations own FundsTotal
ChiefVernon Saddleback12$0$75,000$75,000$7,200$7,200$12,875$27,500$129,913$184,688$11,877$172,811$259,688
CouncillorKurt Buffalo12$0$70,000$70,000$7,200$7,200$20,202$51,535$33,200$119,337$20,202$99,135$189,337
CouncillorFrank Buffalo12$0$70,000$70,000$7,200$7,200$17,895$71,935$46,062$150,292$17,895$132,397$220,292
CouncillorShannon Buffalo12$0$70,000$70,000$7,200$7,200$20,637$73,735$76,368$185,140$19,842$165,298$255,140
CouncillorEarl (Mario) Swampy12$0$70,000$70,000$7,200$7,200$6,171$20,290$58,000$98,861$5,874$92,987$168,861
CouncillorMarvin Yellowbird12$0$70,000$70,000$7,200$7,200$5,702$38,185$74,500$132,787$5,702$127,085$202,787
CouncillorLaurie Buffalo12$0$70,000$70,000$7,200$7,200$12,680$39,200$25,288$91,568$12,680$78,888$161,568
CouncillorHolly Johnson12$0$70,000$70,000$7,200$7,200$26,914$87,500$37,768$166,582$25,796$140,786$236,582
CouncillorRyan Lightning12$0$70,000$70,000$7,200$7,200$8,571$38,600$22,338$83,909$8,571$75,338$153,909
CouncillorLouise Omeasoo12$0$70,000$70,000$7,200$7,200$14,633$54,100$16,339$99,472$13,838$85,634$169,472
CouncillorElesha Buffalo12$0$70,000$70,000$7,200$7,200$9,766$39,530$21,062$84,758$8,971$75,787$154,758
CouncillorKatherine Swampy12$0$70,000$70,000$7,200$7,200$8,197$26,150$44,200$92,947$8,197$84,750$162,947
CouncillorShay Yellowbird12$0$70,000$70,000$7,200$7,200$9,281$33,550$33,763$90,994$9,281$81,713$160,994
Total$0$915,000$915,000$93,600$93,600$173,524$601,810$618,801$1,581,335$168,726$1,412,609$2,496,335

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.