Fort William
Financial data for Fort William for fiscal year 2016-17. Fort William is a First Nation in Ontario with a registered population of 2,915 and an on-reserve population of 1,016. 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 Fort William's revenue sources and how funds were spent during fiscal year 2016-17.
Financial Summary FY 2016-17
Statement of Financial Position
Assets, liabilities, and net financial position as of the end of fiscal year 2016-17.
Land Claims
Historical and ongoing land claims involving Fort William.
| Claim | Status | Last Update | Total Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
Northern Boundary Alleged boundaries of reserve were incorrectly surveyed resulting in loss of land to FN. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Aug 2011 | $149.44M |
Hydro Right-of-Way Alleged unlawful expropriation of lands for Hydro Right-of-way and inadequate compensation. | Other | File Closed Nov 2006 | - |
Rifle Range Alleged reserve lands were not taken in accordance with the provisions of the Indian Act. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Jun 2006 | $3.49M |
Railway Alleged wrongful expropriation and breach of fiduciary obligations to the FN when the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway Company expropriated 1600 acres in 1905. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Jul 2017 | $98.93M |
Neebing Surrender Alleged invalid surrender and breach of fiduciary obligations to the FN with respect to the surrender and sale in 1859 of approx. 5,000 acres on the western section of the reserve. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Mar 2011 | $22.11M |
Chippewa Park The FN alleges that the taking of 270 acres should have been an expropriation for a public work, not a surrender; the Crown failed to ensure minimal impairment; the Crown permitted the use of the lands for railway purposes (GTP); and that the land was undervalued. | Concluded | No Lawful Obligation Found Jul 2008 | - |
Water Pipeline The First Nation alleges that the 1906 surrender pertains to the pipeline, not the watershed. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Mar 2010 | $3.69M |
Timber The FWFN alleges that the 1871Timber Surrender is invalid, and that subsequently, there was mismanagement in the timber operations on the Fort William Reserve. | Other | File Closed Apr 2006 | - |
Mining Location The FN alleges that the surrender of the mining locations is invalid; the FN only intended to surrender mining rights; the Crown failed to carry out any valuation of the lands; the 120 acres were undervalued; and the conditions of the sale were not carried out. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Jul 2015 | $7.18M |
| Total | $284.85M | ||
Remuneration and Expenses
Salaries, honoraria, travel, and other expenses paid to elected officials and senior employees during fiscal year 2016-17.
| Position | Name | Months | Remuneration (Note 2, 4) | Expense (Note 3, 4) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief | Chief Peter Collins | 12 | $99,685 | $3,517 | $103,202 |
| Councillor | Bannon, Leo Sr | 12 | $26,835 | $0 | $26,835 |
| Councillor | Bannon, Leo Jr | 12 | $26,785 | $0 | $26,785 |
| Councillor | Boucher, Norman | 12 | $26,835 | $0 | $26,835 |
| Councillor | Charlie, Jenelle | 12 | $27,410 | $455 | $27,865 |
| Councillor | Chapman, Valerie | 12 | $26,335 | $58 | $26,393 |
| Councillor | Collins, Anthony | 12 | $26,872 | $363 | $27,235 |
| Councillor | Maclaurin, Kyle | 12 | $26,910 | $0 | $26,910 |
| Councillor | Morriseau, Georjann | 1 | $3,535 | $0 | $3,535 |
| Councillor | Pelletier, Phil | 12 | $26,745 | $0 | $26,745 |
| Councillor | Pelletier, Sherry | 12 | $26,960 | $512 | $27,472 |
| Councillor | Sollomon, Michelle | 12 | $38,048 | $1,268 | $39,316 |
| Total | $382,955 | $6,173 | $389,128 |
This schedule is unaudited. Prepared by: BDO Canada 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.
