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Bigstone Cree Nation

Financial data for Bigstone Cree Nation for fiscal year 2016-17. 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 2016-17

Visual breakdown of Bigstone Cree Nation's revenue sources and how funds were spent during fiscal year 2016-17.

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Financial Summary FY 2016-17

Surplus/Deficit
The difference between total revenue and total expenses. A surplus indicates revenue exceeded expenses.
$4.05M surplus
Balance for FY 2016-17
Total Revenue
All revenue collected during the fiscal year, including transfers, own-source revenue, and other funding.
$64.58M
Total revenue in FY 2016-17
Total Expenses
All expenses incurred during the fiscal year including program delivery, administration, and capital costs.
$60.53M
Total expenses in FY 2016-17

Statement of Financial Position

Assets, liabilities, and net financial position as of the end of fiscal year 2016-17.

Total Financial Assets
Cash, investments, accounts receivable, and other assets that can be converted to cash.
$127.88M
As of fiscal year end 2016-17
Total Liabilities
Accounts payable, long-term debt, and other obligations owed to external parties.
$30.27M
As of fiscal year end 2016-17
Tangible Capital Assets
Land, buildings, equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure owned by the First Nation.
$63.75M
As of fiscal year end 2016-17
Accumulated Surplus
The cumulative surplus accumulated over time from operations.
$161.55M
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 2016-17.

Remuneration

PositionNameMonthsRemunerationExpenses2017 Total
ChiefChief G.T. Auger12$90,000$24,077-
CouncillorArt Bigstone12$82,800$11,846-
CouncillorBert Alook12$82,800$10,600-
CouncillorClara Moberly12$82,800$7,092-
CouncillorEdward Bigstone12$82,800$20,442-
CouncillorFrancis G. Gladue12$82,800$8,143-
CouncillorFreda G-Alook12$82,800$7,998-
CouncillorGloria Anderson12$82,800$25,984-
CouncillorIvan Alook12$82,800$14,852-
CouncillorJosie C. Auger12$82,800$10,825-
CouncillorStella Noskiye12$82,800$15,147-
Subtotal - Remuneration$1,075,006

Expenses

PositionMonthsRemunerationExpenses2017 Total
N/A$0$26,515-
Subtotal - Expenses$26,515
Grand Total$1,101,521

This schedule has been audited. Prepared by: KPMG LLP

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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.

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