Swan Lake First Nation

Financial data for Swan Lake First Nation for fiscal year 2015-16. Swan Lake First Nation is a First Nation in Manitoba with a registered population of 1,590 and an on-reserve population of 512. Information is extracted from publicly available annual reports published under the First Nations Financial Transparency Act.

Revenue and Expenses FY 2015-16

Visual breakdown of Swan Lake First Nation's revenue sources and how funds were spent during fiscal year 2015-16.

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Financial Summary FY 2015-16

Surplus/Deficit
The difference between total revenue and total expenses. A surplus indicates revenue exceeded expenses.
$168K surplus
Balance for FY 2015-16
Total Revenue
All revenue collected during the fiscal year, including transfers, own-source revenue, and other funding.
$27.79M
Total revenue in FY 2015-16
Total Expenses
All expenses incurred during the fiscal year including program delivery, administration, and capital costs.
$27.63M
Total expenses in FY 2015-16

Statement of Financial Position

Assets, liabilities, and net financial position as of the end of fiscal year 2015-16.

Total Financial Assets
Cash, investments, accounts receivable, and other assets that can be converted to cash.
$6.44M
As of fiscal year end 2015-16
Total Liabilities
Accounts payable, long-term debt, and other obligations owed to external parties.
$19.74M
As of fiscal year end 2015-16
Net Debt
Financial liabilities minus financial assets. A negative value indicates net financial assets.
$13.30M (surplus)
Financial liabilities less financial assets
Tangible Capital Assets
Land, buildings, equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure owned by the First Nation.
$29.64M
As of fiscal year end 2015-16
Accumulated Surplus
The cumulative surplus accumulated over time from operations.
$16.73M
Total accumulated surplus

Land Claims

Historical and ongoing land claims involving Swan Lake First Nation.

ClaimStatusLast UpdateTotal Payments
Treaty Land Entitlement
Unfulfilled treaty land entitlement pursuant to Treaty 1.
Settled
Settled through Negotiations
May 1995
$10.40M
5-Mile Belt Oral Treaty Promise
Alleges Crown failed to provide a belt of land 5 miles wide surrounding the per capita reserve (i.e. in addition to the treaty land entitlement), as was orally promised during Treaty negotiations.
Under Assessment
Justice Department Preparing Legal Opinion
Oct 2024
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NRTA Taking of Treaty Rights
Alleges a breach of Treaty 1 promises pertaining to the right to harvest commercially when the province of Manitoba entered the Natural Resources Transfer Agreement (NRTA) in 1930 without consultation or compensation.
Other
File Closed
Dec 2025
-
Illegal Road Takings
Alleges the illegal takings of ten separate tracts of IR 7 for roadway purposes between 1921 to 1965 totaling 437.65 acres.
Under Assessment
Date Research & Analysis started
Oct 2025
-
Treaty 1 Agricultural Benefits
Alleges the failure to provide specific treaty benefits promised in the terms, both written and oral, of Treaty 1 in 1871 and the Revision of Treaty 1 in 1875.
Under Assessment
Date Research & Analysis started
Oct 2025
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Total$10.40M

Remuneration and Expenses

Salaries, honoraria, travel, and other expenses paid to elected officials and senior employees during fiscal year 2015-16.

PositionNameMonthsSalaryHonorariaOther RemunerationTotalTravel Expenses
ChiefF. Meeches12$0$62,404$0$62,404$16,257
CouncilorA. Black6$0$32,788$0$32,788$2,047
CouncilorB. McKinney12$0$60,288$0$60,288$17,026
CouncilorD. Daniels12$0$63,461$0$63,461$4,567
CouncilorC. Soldier12$0$60,923$0$60,923$21,109
CouncilorD. Soldier6$0$29,404$0$29,404$6,725
Total$0$309,268$0$309,268$67,731

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.