Six Nations of the Grand River
Financial data for Six Nations of the Grand River for fiscal year 2022-23. Six Nations of the Grand River is a First Nation in Ontario. Information is extracted from publicly available annual reports published under the First Nations Financial Transparency Act.
Revenue and Expenses FY 2022-23
Visual breakdown of Six Nations of the Grand River's revenue sources and how funds were spent during fiscal year 2022-23.
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Financial Summary FY 2022-23
Surplus/Deficit
The difference between total revenue and total expenses. A surplus indicates revenue exceeded expenses.
$23.93M surplus
Balance for FY 2022-23
Total Revenue
All revenue collected during the fiscal year, including transfers, own-source revenue, and other funding.
$145.77M
Total revenue in FY 2022-23
Total Expenses
All expenses incurred during the fiscal year including program delivery, administration, and capital costs.
$121.84M
Total expenses in FY 2022-23
Statement of Financial Position
Assets, liabilities, and net financial position as of the end of fiscal year 2022-23.
Tangible Capital Assets
Land, buildings, equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure owned by the First Nation.
$138.98M
As of fiscal year end 2022-23
Accumulated Surplus
The cumulative surplus accumulated over time from operations.
$245.37M
Total accumulated surplus
Land Claims
Historical and ongoing land claims involving Six Nations of the Grand River.
| Claim | Status | Last Update | Total Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
Towpath Alleged unextinguished interest in the towpaths on each side of the Grand River and in the bed and island of the Grand River. This claim rests on the interpretation of a land surrender obtained in 1784. Although the land was appropriated by the Grand River Navigation Company in 1836, compensation was never paid for the 368.7 acres granted to the company, including 36 acres of towpath land. | Other | Claim in Active Litigation Mar 1995 | - |
Railway Alleged faulty expropriation of land, in 1875, for railway purposes. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Dec 1985 | $610K |
East Hawkesbury Alleged invalid surrender, in 1847, of 4,000 acres in the township of East Hawkesbury. | Other | Claim in Active Litigation Mar 1995 | - |
Moulton Township Alleged 30,100 acres in Moulton Township were sold, in 1807, without a surrender. | Other | Claim in Active Litigation Mar 1995 | - |
Innisfil Township Alleged 900 acres of land in Innisfill Township was alientated without authorization or consent. | Other | Claim in Active Litigation Mar 1995 | - |
Welland Canal Alleged illegal taking of, and inadequate compensation for approximately 2,000 acres of land along the Grand River flooded by the Welland Canal Company 1829-1836. | Other | Claim in Active Litigation Mar 1995 | - |
General Surrender Alleged general surrender of 1841 was invalid. | Other | Claim in Active Litigation Mar 1995 | - |
Canby - Block 6 Pre-Confederation 19,000 acre tract in Canborough Township. Alleged that in 1798, the tract of land was never lawfully surrendered. Government in place at the time breached its fiduciary obligation for failing to enforce payment for the grant. | Other | Claim in Active Litigation Mar 1995 | - |
Port Maitland Alleged compensation never received for lots 25 and 26 concession 4, Dunn township, Port Maitland, when land was transferred to the Department of the Interior in 1915. | Other | Claim in Active Litigation Mar 1995 | - |
Grand River Navigation Company (368 Acres) Alleged illegal alienation of 368.7 acres to the Grand River Navigation Company in 1837. This claim is also known as Grand River Navigation Company Claim. | Other | Claim in Active Litigation Mar 1995 | - |
Burtch Tract Alleged invalid surrender in 1841 of 5,223 acres in Brantford township. | Other | Claim in Active Litigation Mar 1995 | - |
Source of the Grand River Alleged terms and conditions of the Haldimand Deed of 1784 were breached in that all the lands described in the Deed, i.e. six miles on either side of the Grand River from its mouth to its source, were not set aside. | Other | Claim in Active Litigation Mar 1995 | - |
Johnson's Settlement Alleged invalid surrender of, a 7000 acre tract located in Brantford township. This land was to be reserved as a continual source of revenue for Six Nations, through leasing. | Other | Claim in Active Litigation Mar 1995 | - |
Martin's Tract Alleged invalid surrender and sale of lots 11-31 consession 3, Onondaga township circa 1840. By Order-in-Council, the land was to be leased to create continual income for the Six Nations Indians. | Other | Claim in Active Litigation Mar 1995 | - |
Oxbow Bend Alleged that in 1841, 1200 acres of land in Brantford township was never lawfully surrendered for sale. That by Order-in-Council of Oct/1841, the Oxbow Bend was to be leased on a short-term basis to create a continual income for FN. | Other | Claim in Active Litigation Mar 1995 | - |
CNR Lots 45-61 Alleged illegal alienation of land for railway right of way. There was never a surrender document obtained from Six Nations, giving consent to the railway right-of-way. | Other | Claim in Active Litigation Mar 1995 | - |
Eagle's Nest Tract Alleged 1,800 acres Eagle's Nest Tract, in Brantford Township was not included in the 1841 surrender nor was it surrendered in 1844. Also alleged this land was reserved for leasing. | Other | Claim in Active Litigation Mar 1995 | - |
Plank Road Alleged road lots in Oneida and Seneca Townships were not included in alleged invalid 1841 surrender. Although the Six Nations had only agreed to lease the land, it was sold against the FNs wishes. | Other | Claim in Active Litigation Mar 1995 | - |
Coutts & Co. Investments Alleged breach of fudiciary trust by not properly accounting for Six Nations funds appropriated by Crown and invested in Coutts & Co. (London), between 1805 and 1855. | Other | Claim in Active Litigation Mar 1995 | - |
Cayuga Alleged Cayuga township was surrendered in 1831 and 1834, and de-surrendered circa 1844 by Indian Affairs in exchange for exclusion of Burtch tract from band lands. Also, that the 1831 and 1834 surrenders were for lease and that any sale of the portions of Cayuga Township, South of the Grand River, was illegal. | Other | Claim in Active Litigation Mar 1995 | - |
Bed of the Grand River and Islands Alleged failure to compensate for certain islands in the Grand River and claim to the bed of the Grand River in 1784. | Other | Claim in Active Litigation Mar 1995 | - |
Comp. for Lands in Letter Patent # 708 The FN alleges that the surrender dated April 19, 1830 to allow the sale of 807 acres for the town plot of Brantford was invalid. In addition, the FN alleges there was a fiduciary breach by the Crown when it granted Letters Patent number 708 dated November 5, 1851. The patent covered 33 lots were never credited to the Six Nations Trust Funds. | Other | Claim in Active Litigation Mar 1995 | - |
Comp. for Lands Patented to Nathan Gage The FN alleges that the surrender dated April 19, 1830 to allow the sale of 807 acres for the town plot of Brantford was invalid. In addition, the FN alleges there was a fiduciary breach by the Crown when it granted Letters Patent dated February 25, 1840. The patent covered 19 lots were never credited to the Six Nations Trust Funds. | Other | Claim in Active Litigation Mar 1995 | - |
Jarvis Investments Alleged breach of fiduciary obligation for allowing agents of the Crown to appropriate funds in a manner contrary to Six Nations' best interests. | Other | Claim in Active Litigation Mar 1995 | - |
Oil and Gas Alleged invalid surrender of oil and gas May 1925 and breach of fiduciary duty in the administration of exploration and distribution leases. | Other | Claim in Active Litigation Mar 1995 | - |
Oneida Township Alleged invalid surrender of entire Oneida township in 1841. | Other | Claim in Active Litigation Mar 1995 | - |
Onondaga Township Alleged that 2000 acres in Onondaga township were not lawfully surrendered in 1841. | Other | Claim in Active Litigation Mar 1995 | - |
Comp. for Lands in Letters Patent # 910 The FN alleges that the surrender dated April 19, 1830 to allow the sale of 807 acres for the town plot of Brantford was invalid. In addition, the FN alleges there was a fiduciary breach by the Crown when it granted Letters Patent Number 910 dated July 12, 1852. The patent covered 8 lots and consisted of 1.6 acres. According to the FN, no funds from the sale of the 8 lots were ever credited to the Six Nations Trust Funds. | Other | Claim in Active Litigation Sep 1995 | - |
| Total | $610K | ||
Remuneration and Expenses
Salaries, honoraria, travel, and other expenses paid to elected officials and senior employees during fiscal year 2022-23.
| Position | Name | Months | Honorarium | Life and health | Travel expense | Total expenses | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief | Chief Mark Hill | $134,653 | $1,494 | $27,562 | - | $163,709 | |
| Councilor | Audrey Powless-Bomberry | $70,799 | $2,706 | $36 | - | $73,541 | |
| Councilor | Nathan Wright | $70,949 | $0 | $4,261 | - | $75,210 | |
| Councilor | Wendy Johnson | $28,499 | $763 | $0 | - | $29,262 | |
| Councilor | Michelle Bomberry | $70,874 | $3,050 | $109 | - | $74,033 | |
| Councilor | Sherri-Lynn Hill Pierce | $71,699 | $3,050 | $8,068 | - | $82,817 | |
| Councilor | Greg Frazer | $31,833 | $0 | $3,736 | - | $35,569 | |
| Councilor | Helen Miller | $72,074 | $1,150 | $4,830 | - | $78,053 | |
| Councilor | Kerry Bomberry | $70,499 | $2,775 | $0 | - | $73,274 | |
| Councilor | Hazel Johnson | $70,949 | $2,706 | $1,193 | - | $74,848 | |
| Councilor | Melba Thomas | $71,174 | $1,150 | $1,384 | - | $73,707 | |
| Total | $764,002 | $18,844 | $51,179 | $0 | $834,023 |
This schedule has been audited.
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.
