Canupawakpa Dakota First Nation
Financial data for Canupawakpa Dakota First Nation for fiscal year 2019-20. 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 2019-20
Visual breakdown of Canupawakpa Dakota First Nation's revenue sources and how funds were spent during fiscal year 2019-20.
Financial Summary FY 2019-20
Statement of Financial Position
Assets, liabilities, and net financial position as of the end of fiscal year 2019-20.
Land Claims
Historical and ongoing land claims involving Canupawakpa Dakota First Nation.
| Claim | Status | Last Update | Total 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 | - |
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 | - |
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 | - |
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 | - |
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 | - |
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 | - |
| Total | $0 | ||
Remuneration and Expenses
Salaries, honoraria, travel, and other expenses paid to elected officials and senior employees during fiscal year 2019-20.
| Position | Name | Months | Remuneration | Expenses | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief | Viola Eastman | 12 | $58,500 | $31,166 | $89,666 |
| Councillor | Gerald Sandy | 12 | $51,500 | $20,016 | $71,516 |
| Councillor | Gabriel Sutherland | 10 | $41,500 | $17,731 | $59,231 |
| Councillor | Stewart Brown | 2 | $7,200 | $5,794 | $12,994 |
| Total | $158,700 | $74,707 | $233,407 |
This schedule is unaudited. Prepared by: Baker Tilly HMA 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.
