Garden River First Nation

Financial data for Garden River First Nation for fiscal year 2022-23. 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 2022-23

Visual breakdown of Garden River First Nation'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.
$8.66M surplus
Balance for FY 2022-23
Total Revenue
All revenue collected during the fiscal year, including transfers, own-source revenue, and other funding.
$55.18M
Total revenue in FY 2022-23
Total Expenses
All expenses incurred during the fiscal year including program delivery, administration, and capital costs.
$46.52M
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.

Total Financial Assets
Cash, investments, accounts receivable, and other assets that can be converted to cash.
$56.96M
As of fiscal year end 2022-23
Tangible Capital Assets
Land, buildings, equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure owned by the First Nation.
$29.90M
As of fiscal year end 2022-23
Accumulated Surplus
The cumulative surplus accumulated over time from operations.
$46.56M
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 2022-23.

PositionNameMonthsRemuneration (Note 1)Expenses (Note 1)Total
ChiefAndy Rickard12$88,912$34,734$123,646
CouncillorAlbert Williams12$15,600$0$15,600
CouncillorKaren Bell12$14,800$7,952$22,752
CouncillorTrevor Solomon12$15,900$8,073$23,973
CouncillorDarwin Belleau12$15,600$0$15,600
CouncillorCindy Belleau-Jones12$15,200$6,230$21,430
CouncillorBrandi Nolan12$16,100$10,812$26,912
CouncillorChris Thibodeau12$15,400$0$15,400
CouncillorDan Tice12$15,800$9,512$25,312
CouncillorTim Johns Jr12$15,200$811$16,011
CouncillorChester Langille12$9,800$0$9,800
CouncillorTyler Pine12$15,400$8,119$23,519
CouncillorKassidy Armstrong12$15,000$0$15,000
Total$268,712$86,243$354,955

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.