Samson
Financial data for Samson for fiscal year 2023-24. 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 2023-24
Visual breakdown of Samson's revenue sources and how funds were spent during fiscal year 2023-24.
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Financial Summary FY 2023-24
Surplus/Deficit
The difference between total revenue and total expenses. A surplus indicates revenue exceeded expenses.
$16.26M deficit
Balance for FY 2023-24
Total Revenue
All revenue collected during the fiscal year, including transfers, own-source revenue, and other funding.
$128.28M
Total revenue in FY 2023-24
Total Expenses
All expenses incurred during the fiscal year including program delivery, administration, and capital costs.
$144.54M
Total expenses in FY 2023-24
Statement of Financial Position
Assets, liabilities, and net financial position as of the end of fiscal year 2023-24.
Tangible Capital Assets
Land, buildings, equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure owned by the First Nation.
$129.80M
As of fiscal year end 2023-24
Accumulated Surplus
The cumulative surplus accumulated over time from operations.
$813.54M
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 2023-24.
| 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 Travel Costs | Expenses Nation Per Diems | Expenses Entity Per Diems | Total Expenses paid from all Sources | Expenses paid from Grants and Contribution funding from Canada (travel) | Expenses paid from The Nations own Funds | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief | Vernon Saddleback | 12 | $0 | $75,000 | $75,000 | $7,176 | $7,176 | $11,774 | $37,393 | $135,050 | $198,569 | $11,775 | $186,794 | $198,569 |
| Councillor | Elesha Buffalo | 12 | $0 | $70,000 | $70,000 | $7,023 | $7,023 | $15,311 | $45,100 | $29,694 | $104,151 | $14,337 | $89,814 | $104,151 |
| Councillor | Frank Buffalo | 12 | $0 | $70,000 | $70,000 | $6,866 | $6,866 | $23,967 | $71,100 | $39,600 | $148,399 | $22,898 | $125,501 | $148,399 |
| Councillor | Kurt Buffalo | 12 | $0 | $70,000 | $70,000 | $6,866 | $6,866 | $28,798 | $53,650 | $15,750 | $111,930 | $27,520 | $84,410 | $111,930 |
| Councillor | Holly Johnson | 12 | $0 | $70,000 | $70,000 | $6,866 | $6,866 | $28,499 | $99,905 | $44,366 | $186,502 | $26,387 | $160,115 | $186,502 |
| Councillor | Ryan Lightning | 12 | $0 | $70,000 | $70,000 | $7,021 | $7,021 | $13,517 | $52,500 | $50,244 | $130,303 | $12,543 | $117,760 | $130,303 |
| Councillor | Louise Omeasoo | 12 | $0 | $70,000 | $70,000 | $5,666 | $6,866 | $15,098 | $61,400 | $15,650 | $104,680 | $15,098 | $89,582 | $104,680 |
| Councillor | Brian Lightning | 10 | $0 | $58,692 | $58,692 | $6,130 | $6,130 | $11,124 | $34,050 | $54,952 | $112,386 | $11,123 | $101,263 | $112,386 |
| Councillor | Cletis Louis | 10 | $0 | $58,692 | $58,692 | $6,130 | $6,130 | $10,870 | $47,650 | $15,400 | $86,180 | $10,869 | $75,311 | $86,180 |
| Councillor | Darryl Montour | 10 | $0 | $58,692 | $58,692 | $6,130 | $6,130 | $23,408 | $58,550 | $13,544 | $107,762 | $15,928 | $91,834 | $107,762 |
| Councillor | Vincent Saddleback | 10 | $0 | $58,692 | $58,692 | $6,130 | $6,130 | $18,856 | $31,000 | $41,250 | $103,366 | $18,856 | $84,510 | $103,366 |
| Councillor | Armand Swampy | 10 | $0 | $58,692 | $58,692 | $6,130 | $6,130 | $13,586 | $45,150 | $37,000 | $107,996 | $12,066 | $95,930 | $107,996 |
| Councillor | Izaiah Swampy-Omeasoo | 10 | $0 | $58,692 | $58,692 | $6,130 | $6,130 | $16,827 | $35,900 | $34,752 | $99,739 | $15,841 | $83,898 | $99,739 |
| Former Councillor | Laurie Buffalo | 2 | $0 | $27,462 | $27,462 | $890 | $890 | $2,293 | $10,312 | $17,944 | $32,329 | $2,294 | $30,035 | $32,329 |
| Former Councillor | Shannon Buffalo | 2 | $0 | $27,462 | $27,462 | $890 | $890 | $1,307 | $10,001 | $29,214 | $42,302 | $1,307 | $40,995 | $42,302 |
| Former Councillor | Earl (Mario) Swampy | 2 | $0 | $27,462 | $27,462 | $890 | $890 | $386 | $4,113 | $13,144 | $19,423 | $386 | $19,037 | $19,423 |
| Former Councillor | Katherine Swampy | 2 | $0 | $27,462 | $27,462 | $890 | $890 | $386 | $5,422 | $9,150 | $16,738 | $386 | $16,352 | $16,738 |
| Former Councillor | Marvin Yellowbird | 2 | $0 | $27,462 | $27,462 | $890 | $890 | $4,478 | $2,511 | $16,100 | $24,869 | $4,478 | $20,391 | $24,869 |
| Former Councillor | Shay Yellowbird | 2 | $0 | $27,462 | $27,462 | $890 | $890 | $1,226 | $5,022 | $22,076 | $30,104 | $1,226 | $28,878 | $30,104 |
| Total | $0 | $1,011,924 | $1,011,924 | $89,604 | $90,804 | $241,711 | $710,729 | $634,880 | $1,767,728 | $225,318 | $1,542,410 | $1,767,728 |
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.
