Yellowknives Dene First Nation

Financial data for Yellowknives Dene First Nation for fiscal year 2021-22. Yellowknives Dene First Nation is a First Nation in Northwest Territories with a registered population of 1,720 and an on-reserve population of 825. Information is extracted from publicly available annual reports published under the First Nations Financial Transparency Act.

Land Claims

Historical and ongoing land claims involving Yellowknives Dene First Nation.

ClaimStatusLast UpdateTotal Payments
Treaty Land Entitlement
Unfulfilled treaty land entitlement pursuant to Treaty No. 8.
Concluded
Claim Resolved through Administrative Remedy
Nov 1996
-
Treaty 8 Agricultural Benefits
Alleges the failure to provide agricultural benefits promised under Treaty 8.
Invited to Negotiate
Awaiting Response
Oct 2025
-
Total$0

Remuneration and Expenses

Salaries, honoraria, travel, and other expenses paid to elected officials and senior employees during fiscal year 2021-22.

PositionNameMonthsSalaries and BenefitsHonorariaDene ResourcesTravel ExpensesTotal
ChiefEdward Sangris12$119,600$0$2,515$7,200-
ChiefErnest Betsina5$96,876$0$0$3,000-
ChiefFred Sangris7$65,834$0$2,950$4,200-
CouncilorBob Drygeese12$0$13,460$186,762$0-
CouncilorJonas Sangris12$0$19,200$2,510$2,105-
CouncilorTed Tsetta6$2,600$9,500$1,250$0-
CouncilorCecile Beaulieu12$0$10,300$1,000$0-
CouncilorJustina Black12$0$4,200$1,000$0-
CouncilorJessica Deleary12$20,111$12,100$2,055$0-
CouncilorWilliam Lines12$78,957$14,050$2,479$9,990-
CouncilorElizabeth Liske12$0$13,550$2,000$0-
CouncilorKateri Lynn12$40,300$9,950$4,902$0-
CouncilorLiza Pieper12$0$13,300$1,000$0-
Total$424,278$119,610$210,423$26,495$0

This schedule has been audited. Prepared by: Crowe MacKay 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.