Hiawatha First Nation

Financial data for Hiawatha First Nation for fiscal year 2024-25. Hiawatha First Nation is a First Nation in Ontario with a registered population of 1,073 and an on-reserve population of 206. Information is extracted from publicly available annual reports published under the First Nations Financial Transparency Act.

Revenue and Expenses FY 2024-25

Visual breakdown of Hiawatha First Nation's revenue sources and how funds were spent during fiscal year 2024-25.

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Financial Summary FY 2024-25

Surplus/Deficit
The difference between total revenue and total expenses. A surplus indicates revenue exceeded expenses.
$124K surplus
Balance for FY 2024-25
Total Revenue
All revenue collected during the fiscal year, including transfers, own-source revenue, and other funding.
$39.67M
Total revenue in FY 2024-25
Total Expenses
All expenses incurred during the fiscal year including program delivery, administration, and capital costs.
$39.55M
Total expenses in FY 2024-25

Statement of Financial Position

Assets, liabilities, and net financial position as of the end of fiscal year 2024-25.

Total Financial Assets
Cash, investments, accounts receivable, and other assets that can be converted to cash.
$59.78M
As of fiscal year end 2024-25
Tangible Capital Assets
Land, buildings, equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure owned by the First Nation.
$48.67M
As of fiscal year end 2024-25
Accumulated Surplus
The cumulative surplus accumulated over time from operations.
$79.82M
Total accumulated surplus

Land Claims

Historical and ongoing land claims involving Hiawatha First Nation.

ClaimStatusLast UpdateTotal Payments
Serpent Mounds
Alleged federal government in breach of statute for failing to set aside Serpent Mounds as an addition to reserve (43 year delay). Also alleged improper granting of a lease to the lands persuant to the Public Lands Grants Act. Allegation of a breach of fiduciary obligation as a result of mismagement by the federal government from 1933-1992.
Settled
Settled through Negotiations
Dec 1996
$3.07M
Total$3.07M

Remuneration and Expenses

Salaries, honoraria, travel, and other expenses paid to elected officials and senior employees during fiscal year 2024-25.

PositionNameMonthsSalaryBenefitsRemuneration (Note 2)TotalExpenses (Note 3)Expenses reimbursed
ChiefLaurie Carr12$79,559$10,810$28,000-$13,666$6,938
CouncillorKirk Edwards12$0$0$12,000-$0$0
CouncillorJackie Paudash12$0$0$16,000-$3,383$512
CouncillorKathryn Wilson12$0$0$27,625-$10,412$10,402
CouncillorSandra Moore12$0$0$12,000-$783$812
CouncillorJeff Loucks10$0$0$13,000-$1,687$308
CouncillorGeorgette Howard2$0$0$3,250-$0$0
Total$79,559$10,810$111,875$0$29,931$18,972

This schedule is unaudited. Prepared by: Baker Tilly KDN 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.