Misipawistik Cree Nation

Financial data for Misipawistik Cree Nation for fiscal year 2017-18. Misipawistik Cree Nation is a First Nation in Manitoba with a registered population of 2,356 and an on-reserve population of 1,450. Information is extracted from publicly available annual reports published under the First Nations Financial Transparency Act.

Revenue and Expenses FY 2017-18

Visual breakdown of Misipawistik Cree Nation's revenue sources and how funds were spent during fiscal year 2017-18.

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Financial Summary FY 2017-18

Surplus/Deficit
The difference between total revenue and total expenses. A surplus indicates revenue exceeded expenses.
$830K surplus
Balance for FY 2017-18
Total Revenue
All revenue collected during the fiscal year, including transfers, own-source revenue, and other funding.
$12.62M
Total revenue in FY 2017-18
Total Expenses
All expenses incurred during the fiscal year including program delivery, administration, and capital costs.
$11.79M
Total expenses in FY 2017-18

Statement of Financial Position

Assets, liabilities, and net financial position as of the end of fiscal year 2017-18.

Total Financial Assets
Cash, investments, accounts receivable, and other assets that can be converted to cash.
$10.70M
As of fiscal year end 2017-18
Tangible Capital Assets
Land, buildings, equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure owned by the First Nation.
$52.81M
As of fiscal year end 2017-18
Accumulated Surplus
The cumulative surplus accumulated over time from operations.
$23.90M
Total accumulated surplus

Land Claims

Historical and ongoing land claims involving Misipawistik Cree Nation.

ClaimStatusLast UpdateTotal Payments
Navigation Aid
Grand Rapids FN claims that since 1954, there has been no formal agreement between the FN and the Coast Guard for the use of Reserve Lands for the purpose of the navigational aid.
Settled
Settled through Negotiations
Mar 2012
$340K
Treaty Land Entitlement
Based on a calculation of the number of FN members entitled to be counted for Treaty Land Entitlement (TLE) purposes and the amount of reserve land received for TLE purposes, the Grand Rapids FN alleges that it did not receive the full amount of land promised in the Grand Rapids adhesion to Treaty 5. The claim submission alleges a shortfall of 213 acres.
Concluded
No Lawful Obligation Found
Jun 2011
-
Treaty 5 Agricultural Benefits
Alleges the failure to provide agricultural benefits under the terms of Treaty 5.
Under Assessment
Date Research & Analysis started
Sep 2025
-
Total$340K

Remuneration and Expenses

Salaries, honoraria, travel, and other expenses paid to elected officials and senior employees during fiscal year 2017-18.

PositionNameMonthsRemunerationExpensesTotal
ChiefHarold Turner12$83,808$39,487$123,295
CouncillorHeidi Cook12$59,846$8,673$68,519
CouncillorYvonne Ballantyne12$59,846$12,078$71,924
CouncillorWilliam Ferland12$68,515$31,853$100,368
Total$272,015$92,091$364,106

This schedule is unaudited. Prepared by: Collins Barrow 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.