Yellowknives Dene First Nation

Financial data for Yellowknives Dene First Nation for fiscal year 2020-21. 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.

Revenue and Expenses FY 2020-21

Visual breakdown of Yellowknives Dene First Nation's revenue sources and how funds were spent during fiscal year 2020-21.

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Financial Summary FY 2020-21

Surplus/Deficit
The difference between total revenue and total expenses. A surplus indicates revenue exceeded expenses.
$2.36M surplus
Balance for FY 2020-21
Total Revenue
All revenue collected during the fiscal year, including transfers, own-source revenue, and other funding.
$14.65M
Total revenue in FY 2020-21
Total Expenses
All expenses incurred during the fiscal year including program delivery, administration, and capital costs.
$12.29M
Total expenses in FY 2020-21

Statement of Financial Position

Assets, liabilities, and net financial position as of the end of fiscal year 2020-21.

Total Financial Assets
Cash, investments, accounts receivable, and other assets that can be converted to cash.
$28.71M
As of fiscal year end 2020-21
Tangible Capital Assets
Land, buildings, equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure owned by the First Nation.
$6.72M
As of fiscal year end 2020-21
Accumulated Surplus
The cumulative surplus accumulated over time from operations.
$26.24M
Total accumulated surplus

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 2020-21.

PositionNameMonthsSalaries and BenefitsHonorariaDene ResourcesTravel ExpensesTotal
ChiefEdward Sangris12$119,600$0$800$7,200$127,600
ChiefErnest Betsina12$119,600$0$4,100$7,200$130,900
CouncilorBob Drygeese12$624$13,850$27,300$0$41,774
CouncilorJonas Sangris12$0$15,775$1,000$0$16,775
CouncilorLena Black10.5$81,956$11,850$25,122$6,300$125,228
CouncilorCecile Beaulieu6.5$0$10,650$500$0$11,150
CouncilorJustina Black6.5$2,184$9,400$1,846$0$13,430
CouncilorJessica Deleary6.5$0$14,050$500$0$14,550
CouncilorWilliam Lines6.5$80,302$13,325$1,939$7,200$102,766
CouncilorElizabeth Liske6.5$2,600$13,450$641$0$16,691
CouncilorKateri Lynn6.5$47,206$10,200$6,982$4,200$68,588
CouncilorLiza Pieper6.5$0$15,000$500$0$15,500
Total$454,072$127,550$71,230$32,100$684,952

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.