Garden River First Nation

Financial data for Garden River First Nation for fiscal year 2020-21. Garden River First Nation is a First Nation in Ontario with a registered population of 3,589 and an on-reserve population of 1,320. 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 Garden River 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.
$2.21M surplus
Balance for FY 2020-21
Total Revenue
All revenue collected during the fiscal year, including transfers, own-source revenue, and other funding.
$36.62M
Total revenue in FY 2020-21
Total Expenses
All expenses incurred during the fiscal year including program delivery, administration, and capital costs.
$34.41M
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.

Tangible Capital Assets
Land, buildings, equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure owned by the First Nation.
$26.32M
As of fiscal year end 2020-21
Accumulated Surplus
The cumulative surplus accumulated over time from operations.
$33.82M
Total accumulated surplus

Land Claims

Historical and ongoing land claims involving Garden River First Nation.

ClaimStatusLast UpdateTotal Payments
Squirrel Island
Alleged that Squirrel Island, adjacent to reserve and sold by Canada in 1871, was incorrectly included in land surrender of 1859.
Settled
Settled through Negotiations
Apr 1987
$2.53M
Great Lakes Power Company
Alleged federal government failed to take steps to ensure that FN receive proper rental compensation in return for the erection & location of the 33 K.v. line across the Garden River Reserve in or around 1930 & the issuing of a License of Occupation in 1940. Also, alleged fed. gov't didn't safe-guard its interests by failing to seek proper compensation and payment for the issuing of two long-term permits in 1959 & 1968.
Concluded
No Lawful Obligation Found
Mar 2006
-
Total$2.53M

Remuneration and Expenses

Salaries, honoraria, travel, and other expenses paid to elected officials and senior employees during fiscal year 2020-21.

PositionNameMonthsRemuneration (Note 1)Expenses (Note 1)Total
ChiefAndy Rickard12$81,500$1,135$82,635
CouncillorCaroline Barry12$20,100$0$20,100
CouncillorKaren Bell12$13,050$0$13,050
DonationKaren Bell0$6,500$0$6,500
CouncillorCindy Jones12$19,470$0$19,470
HSGCindy Jones HSG0$630$0$630
CouncillorBrandi Nolan12$19,800$0$19,800
CouncillorRichard Pine12$17,900$0$17,900
GRFN EmployeeRichard Pine2$8,015$0$8,015
CouncillorMorley Pine12$18,800$0$18,800
GRFN employeeMorley Pine12$40,210$0$40,210
CouncillorCraig Sayers12$19,000$15$19,015
FirefighterCraig Sayers12$61,000$0$61,000
CouncillorChris Solomon12$19,800$0$19,800
CouncillorJanine Zack12$18,900$0$18,900
CouncillorLeslie Zack-Caraballo12$18,300$0$18,300
CouncillorChester Langille12$18,800$0$18,800
Total$401,775$1,150$402,925

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.