Canupawakpa Dakota First Nation

Financial data for Canupawakpa Dakota First Nation for fiscal year 2016-17. Canupawakpa Dakota First Nation is a First Nation in Manitoba with a registered population of 681 and an on-reserve population of 331. 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 Canupawakpa Dakota First Nation's revenue sources and how funds were spent during fiscal year 2016-17.

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Financial Summary FY 2016-17

Surplus/Deficit
The difference between total revenue and total expenses. A surplus indicates revenue exceeded expenses.
$1.02M deficit
Balance for FY 2016-17
Total Revenue
All revenue collected during the fiscal year, including transfers, own-source revenue, and other funding.
$7.90M
Total revenue in FY 2016-17
Total Expenses
All expenses incurred during the fiscal year including program delivery, administration, and capital costs.
$8.91M
Total expenses in FY 2016-17

Statement of Financial Position

Assets, liabilities, and net financial position as of the end of fiscal year 2016-17.

Total Financial Assets
Cash, investments, accounts receivable, and other assets that can be converted to cash.
$440K
As of fiscal year end 2016-17
Total Liabilities
Accounts payable, long-term debt, and other obligations owed to external parties.
$3.65M
As of fiscal year end 2016-17
Net Debt
Financial liabilities minus financial assets. A negative value indicates net financial assets.
$3.21M (surplus)
Financial liabilities less financial assets
Tangible Capital Assets
Land, buildings, equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure owned by the First Nation.
$6.62M
As of fiscal year end 2016-17
Accumulated Surplus
The cumulative surplus accumulated over time from operations.
$3.40M
Total accumulated surplus

Land Claims

Historical and ongoing land claims involving Canupawakpa Dakota First Nation.

ClaimStatusLast UpdateTotal Payments
Turtle Mountain Reserve
(Band previous name: Oak Lake) Alleged wrongful 1909 surrender of Turtle Mountain Indian Reserve No. 60.
Other
File Closed
Jun 2007
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Agricultural Benefits
Alleges the Crown failed to fulfill its legal obligations to provide treaty benefits – specifically agricultural benefits– equivalent to those promised to other First Nations who adhered to Treaty 2.
Under Assessment
Justice Department Preparing Legal Opinion
Jun 2025
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Annuities
Alleges the Crown failed to fulfill its legal obligations to provide treaty benefits – specifically annuities – equivalent to those promised to other First Nations who adhered to Treaty 2.
Under Assessment
Date Research & Analysis started
Jun 2025
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Lands Disparity
Alleges the Crown failed to fulfill its legal obligations to provide treaty benefits – specifically reserve land – equivalent to those promised to other First Nations who adhered to Treaty 2.
Under Assessment
Date Research & Analysis started
Jun 2025
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NRTA Abrogation of Treaty Rights
Alleges a deemed treaty right equivalent to the commercial harvesting right promised under Treaty 2; alleges a breach of fiduciary duties when the province of Manitoba entered the Natural Resources Transfer Agreement (NRTA) in 1930, abrogating the First Nation’s right to harvest commercially without consultation or compensation.
Other
File Closed
Dec 2025
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Turtle Mountain IR 60 Surrender
Alleges breaches of statutory and fiduciary duty in carrying out the surrender of Turtle Mountain IR 60, including failing to hold the vote in accordance with the provisions of the Indian Act, only allowing 5 of the potential 12 electors to vote, and failing to fully disclose the consequences of transferring to the Oak Lake (Canupawakpa) reserve or the consequences of surrendering Turtle Mountain IR 60.
Under Assessment
Date Research & Analysis started
Jun 2025
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Total$0

Remuneration and Expenses

Salaries, honoraria, travel, and other expenses paid to elected officials and senior employees during fiscal year 2016-17.

PositionNameMonthsSalaryHonorariaOtherTotalTravel Expenses
ChiefViola Eastman12$49,590$15,854$276$65,720$24,532
CouncillorGerald Sandy12$41,760$12,761$0$54,521$15,145
CouncillorMarlene Demas12$41,760$13,411$146$55,317$15,838
Total$133,110$42,026$422$175,558$55,515

This schedule is unaudited. Prepared by: Zaplitny and Zamrykut, Chartered Professional Accountants

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.