Bigstone Cree Nation

Financial data for Bigstone Cree Nation for fiscal year 2014-15. Bigstone Cree Nation is a First Nation in Alberta with a registered population of 9,041 and an on-reserve population of 3,882. Information is extracted from publicly available annual reports published under the First Nations Financial Transparency Act.

Revenue and Expenses FY 2014-15

Visual breakdown of Bigstone Cree Nation's revenue sources and how funds were spent during fiscal year 2014-15.

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Financial Summary FY 2014-15

Surplus/Deficit
The difference between total revenue and total expenses. A surplus indicates revenue exceeded expenses.
$4.70M deficit
Balance for FY 2014-15
Total Revenue
All revenue collected during the fiscal year, including transfers, own-source revenue, and other funding.
$62.04M
Total revenue in FY 2014-15
Total Expenses
All expenses incurred during the fiscal year including program delivery, administration, and capital costs.
$66.74M
Total expenses in FY 2014-15

Statement of Financial Position

Assets, liabilities, and net financial position as of the end of fiscal year 2014-15.

Total Financial Assets
Cash, investments, accounts receivable, and other assets that can be converted to cash.
$135.03M
As of fiscal year end 2014-15
Tangible Capital Assets
Land, buildings, equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure owned by the First Nation.
$44.21M
As of fiscal year end 2014-15
Accumulated Surplus
The cumulative surplus accumulated over time from operations.
$155.01M
Total accumulated surplus

Land Claims

Historical and ongoing land claims involving Bigstone Cree Nation.

ClaimStatusLast UpdateTotal Payments
Survey Discrepancy
Alleged discrepancy in the survey of its reserve.
Concluded
No Lawful Obligation Found
Jun 1977
-
Treaty Land Entitlement (Global Settlement)
Unfulfilled treaty land entitlement pursuant to Treaty No. 8.
Settled
Settled through Negotiations
Dec 2010
$231.40M
Ammunition and Twine
Failure to provide ammunition and twine pursuant to Treaty No. 8.
Settled
Settled through Negotiations
Dec 2010
-
Treaty 8 Agricultural Benefits/Tools
Failure to provide agricultural benefits and tools pursuant to Treaty No. 8.
Settled
Settled through Negotiations
Dec 2010
-
Total$231.40M

Remuneration and Expenses

Salaries, honoraria, travel, and other expenses paid to elected officials and senior employees during fiscal year 2014-15.

Remuneration

PositionNameMonthsRemuneration - honorariaRemuneration - severanceExpenses2015 Total
ChiefRomeo Cardinal6$45,692$30,000$10,693$86,385
ChiefG.T. Auger6$44,308$0$20,142$64,450
CouncillorArt Bigstone6$40,763$0$6,968$47,731
CouncillorBert Alook6$40,763$0$10,816$51,579
CouncillorClara Moberly12$82,800$0$13,180$95,980
CouncillorClayton T. Auger6$42,037$70,000$9,889$121,926
CouncillorClifford Cardinal11$71,343$62,000$23,506$156,849
CouncillorEdward Bigstone6$40,763$0$19,065$59,828
CouncillorEdward Wapahoo11$79,616$0$11,719$91,335
CouncillorEva Yellowknee6$42,037$70,000$13,245$125,282
CouncillorFreda G-Alook6$40,763$0$11,734$52,497
CouncillorIvan Alook11$71,017$0$19,368$90,385
CouncillorJohn Gullion6$42,037$70,000$7,425$119,462
CouncillorJosie C. Auger6$40,763$0$10,367$51,130
CouncillorLinda Gladue6$54,139$70,000$8,478$132,617
CouncillorMaggie Alook2$12,102$0$6,911$19,013
CouncillorSilas Yellowknee6$42,037$70,000$4,694$116,731
CouncillorSytella Noskiye6$40,763$0$15,484$56,247
CouncillorWinston Manossa6$42,037$25,000$5,927$72,964
Subtotal - Remuneration$1,612,391

Expenses

PositionMonthsRemuneration - honorariaRemuneration - severanceExpenses2015 Total
-$0$0$33,693$33,693
Subtotal - Expenses$33,693
Grand Total$1,646,084

This schedule has been audited. Prepared by: KPMG 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.