Dene Tha'

Financial data for Dene Tha' for fiscal year 2015-16. Dene Tha' is a First Nation in Alberta with a registered population of 3,295 and an on-reserve population of 2,171. 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 Dene Tha''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.
$3.39M deficit
Balance for FY 2015-16
Total Revenue
All revenue collected during the fiscal year, including transfers, own-source revenue, and other funding.
$27.56M
Total revenue in FY 2015-16
Total Expenses
All expenses incurred during the fiscal year including program delivery, administration, and capital costs.
$30.94M
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.
$22.45M
As of fiscal year end 2015-16
Tangible Capital Assets
Land, buildings, equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure owned by the First Nation.
$59.82M
As of fiscal year end 2015-16
Accumulated Surplus
The cumulative surplus accumulated over time from operations.
$76.94M
Total accumulated surplus

Land Claims

Historical and ongoing land claims involving Dene Tha'.

ClaimStatusLast UpdateTotal Payments
Ammunition/Twine Provisions of Treaty 8
Alleged Crown had obligations to provide Ammunition, Twine and other provisions pursuant to Treaty 8.
Other
File Closed
Feb 2015
-
Treaty Land Entitlement
First Nation alleges it did not receive its full land entitlement when reserves were set aside in 1950 and 1960.
Other
File Closed
Feb 2015
-
Treaty 8 Agricultural Benefits
Alleges breach of legal, equitable and fiduciary obligations due to the failure to provide agricultural benefits pursuant to Treaty 8.
Settled
Settled through Negotiations
Mar 2021
$150.00M
Annuities Provisions of Treaty 8
Asserts that the Crown in Right of Canada has failed to perform the annuity provisions of Treaty No. 8 as agreed to by the parties at the time the treaty was made in 1899, and Dene Tha’ First Nation adhered to in 1900.
Other
File Closed
Mar 2023
-
TOPGAS and OMAC
Alleges that Canada failed to monitor and reject unlawful deductions of revenue from oil and gas agreements, namely TOPGAS and OMAC, resulting in significantly lower royalties paid and losses owing to the First Nations.
Settled
Settled through Negotiations
Dec 2024
$243K
Total$150.24M

Remuneration and Expenses

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

PositionNameMonthsRemunerationExpensesTotal
ChiefJoe Pastion12$85,000$39,152$124,152
CouncillorHarold Wasp-Colin12$60,000$43,658$103,658
CouncillorStephen Didzena12$60,000$39,976$99,976
CouncillorThomas Ahkimnachie12$60,000$36,057$96,057
CouncillorFabian Chonkolay12$60,000$35,402$95,402
CouncillorSidney Chambaud12$60,000$35,104$95,104
CouncillorDelbert Salopree12$60,000$33,934$93,934
CouncillorJoseph B. Beaulieu12$60,000$31,316$91,316
CouncillorShane Providence-Toho12$60,000$12,754$72,754
Total$565,000$307,353$872,353

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.