Beaver First Nation

Financial data for Beaver First Nation for fiscal year 2015-16. Beaver First Nation is a First Nation in Alberta with a registered population of 1,384 and an on-reserve population of 491. 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 Beaver First Nation'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.
$1.15M surplus
Balance for FY 2015-16
Total Revenue
All revenue collected during the fiscal year, including transfers, own-source revenue, and other funding.
$6.94M
Total revenue in FY 2015-16
Total Expenses
All expenses incurred during the fiscal year including program delivery, administration, and capital costs.
$5.78M
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.

Total Financial Assets
Cash, investments, accounts receivable, and other assets that can be converted to cash.
$1.74M
As of fiscal year end 2015-16
Total Liabilities
Accounts payable, long-term debt, and other obligations owed to external parties.
$1.30M
As of fiscal year end 2015-16
Tangible Capital Assets
Land, buildings, equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure owned by the First Nation.
$15.46M
As of fiscal year end 2015-16
Accumulated Surplus
The cumulative surplus accumulated over time from operations.
$15.91M
Total accumulated surplus

Land Claims

Historical and ongoing land claims involving Beaver First Nation.

ClaimStatusLast UpdateTotal Payments
Lands Taken For Road Purposes
Alleges that the transfer of land to Alberta in 1941 and 1972 for road purposes lacked legal validity. The First Nation did not provide informed consent, was inadequately compensated, and lands continue to be trespassed.
Invited to Negotiate
Active
Oct 2018
-
Treaty Land Entitlement
Unfulfilled treaty land entitlement pursuant to Treaty No. 8.
Invited to Negotiate
Active
Jun 2009
-
Economic Benefits Provisions of Treaty 8
Alleges Canada failed to extinguish or perform its obligations to the Beaver First Nation pursuant to the economic benefits provisions of Treaty No. 8.
Settled
Settled through Negotiations
Mar 2021
$61.90M
Annuity Provisions of Treaty 8
Alleges a failure to deliver a nominal amount of legal tender having a value, in terms of purchasing power, equivalent to that possessed by $5, $15, or $25 at the time Treaty 8 was adhered to by members of the Band in 1899.
Other
File Closed
Mar 2023
-
Ammunition and Twine Provisions of Treaty No. 8
The First Nation alleges that Canada has outstanding legal obligations resulting from a failure to provide Ammunition and Twine benefits pursuant to Treaty 8.
Invited to Negotiate
Active
Feb 2022
-
Total$61.90M

Remuneration and Expenses

Salaries, honoraria, travel, and other expenses paid to elected officials and senior employees during fiscal year 2015-16.

PositionNameMonthsSalary $Honorarium & Travel $Total $
ChiefTrevor Mercredi12$65,000$27,197-
CouncilHenry Kidney12$55,200$19,495-
CouncilBarb Wendt12$55,200$15,061-
CouncilGary Kipling12$55,200$16,156-
CouncilHarvey Bulldog12$55,200$15,061-
Total$285,800$92,970$0

This schedule is unaudited. Prepared by: Doyle & Company Chartered Accountants

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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.