Dene Tha'

Financial data for Dene Tha' for fiscal year 2019-20. 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 2019-20

Visual breakdown of Dene Tha''s revenue sources and how funds were spent during fiscal year 2019-20.

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Financial Summary FY 2019-20

Surplus/Deficit
The difference between total revenue and total expenses. A surplus indicates revenue exceeded expenses.
$6.49M surplus
Balance for FY 2019-20
Total Revenue
All revenue collected during the fiscal year, including transfers, own-source revenue, and other funding.
$42.12M
Total revenue in FY 2019-20
Total Expenses
All expenses incurred during the fiscal year including program delivery, administration, and capital costs.
$35.63M
Total expenses in FY 2019-20

Statement of Financial Position

Assets, liabilities, and net financial position as of the end of fiscal year 2019-20.

Total Financial Assets
Cash, investments, accounts receivable, and other assets that can be converted to cash.
$37.51M
As of fiscal year end 2019-20
Tangible Capital Assets
Land, buildings, equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure owned by the First Nation.
$63.62M
As of fiscal year end 2019-20
Accumulated Surplus
The cumulative surplus accumulated over time from operations.
$91.06M
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 2019-20.

PositionNameMonthsRemunerationExpenses2020Total
ChiefJames Ahnassay12$86,299$6,697$92,996$92,996
CouncillorAndrea Godin12$60,923$54,357$115,280$115,280
CouncillorStephen Didzena12$60,923$43,920$104,843$104,843
CouncillorCharlie Chambaud12$60,923$39,326$100,249$100,249
CouncillorFabian Chonkolay12$60,923$38,998$99,921$99,921
CouncillorAndrew Beaulieu12$60,923$37,322$98,245$98,245
CouncillorGabriel Didzena12$60,923$32,065$92,988$92,988
CouncillorJeffrey Chonkolay12$60,923$29,064$89,987$89,987
CouncillorShane Providence-Toho12$60,923$6,683$67,606$67,606
Total$573,683$288,432$862,115$862,115

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.