Bigstone Cree Nation

Financial data for Bigstone Cree Nation for fiscal year 2015-16. 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 2015-16

Visual breakdown of Bigstone Cree 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.
$147K surplus
Balance for FY 2015-16
Total Revenue
All revenue collected during the fiscal year, including transfers, own-source revenue, and other funding.
$60.30M
Total revenue in FY 2015-16
Total Expenses
All expenses incurred during the fiscal year including program delivery, administration, and capital costs.
$60.15M
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.

Tangible Capital Assets
Land, buildings, equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure owned by the First Nation.
$57.99M
As of fiscal year end 2015-16
Accumulated Surplus
The cumulative surplus accumulated over time from operations.
$154.29M
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 2015-16.

Remuneration

PositionNameMonthsRemuneration - honorariaRemuneration - severanceExpenses2016 Total
ChiefChief G.T. Auger12$90,000$0$26,894$116,894
CouncillorArt Bigstone12$82,800$0$12,412$95,212
CouncillorBert Alook12$82,800$0$16,294$99,094
CouncillorClara Moberly12$82,800$0$9,615$72,670
CouncillorEdward Bigstone12$82,800$0$27,015$109,815
CouncillorEdward Wapahoo$0$30,500$963$31,463
CouncillorFrancis G. Gladue12$63,055$0$13,827$96,627
CouncillorFreda G-Alook12$82,800$0$14,310$97,110
CouncillorGloria Anderson9$63,055$0$11,366$74,421
CouncillorIvan Alook9$82,800$0$21,944$104,744
CouncillorJosie C. Auger12$82,800$0$13,322$96,122
CouncillorStella Noskiye12$82,800$0$22,826$105,626
Subtotal - Remuneration$1,099,798

Expenses

PositionMonthsRemuneration - honorariaRemuneration - severanceExpenses2016 Total
-$0$0$42,064$72,564
Subtotal - Expenses$72,564
Grand Total$1,172,362

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.