Opaskwayak Cree Nation
Financial data for Opaskwayak Cree Nation for fiscal year 2022-23. Opaskwayak Cree Nation is a First Nation in Manitoba with a registered population of 6,950 and an on-reserve population of 3,458. 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 Opaskwayak Cree Nation's revenue sources and how funds were spent during fiscal year 2022-23.
Financial Summary FY 2022-23
Statement of Financial Position
Assets, liabilities, and net financial position as of the end of fiscal year 2022-23.
Land Claims
Historical and ongoing land claims involving Opaskwayak Cree Nation.
| Claim | Status | Last Update | Total Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
Pasquia Dyke Alleged taking of lands for dam. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Mar 1987 | $206K |
Treaty Land Entitlement Unfulfilled treaty land entitlement pursuant to Treaty 5. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Jan 1999 | $3.52M |
Town Cemetery Alleged failure to collect total payment for surrendered land and right-of-way compensation. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Jun 1994 | $262K |
Streets & Lanes Alleged $2,000 improperly expended from account in 1912 for streets and lanes improvements. | Other | File Closed Feb 2006 | - |
Agency Grounds Alleged inappropriate administration of surrender. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Nov 2008 | $1.30M |
Birch River Reserve Alleged unfulfilled land exchange related to surrender of Birch River Reserve in 1918. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Oct 2012 | $6.27M |
Block 23 Alleged outstanding debt owed on terms of original sale of Block 23. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Mar 1995 | $216K |
Block 43 Alleged inadequate price for the south half of Block 43 compared to the north half. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Mar 1995 | $795K |
Block 49 Lots 1& 2 Alleged loss of use of Block 49, Lots 1 and 2, due to its free grant to the town and the loss of the sale. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Mar 1995 | $346K |
Block 61 Alleged loss of compensation and the lost sale opportunity for Block 61. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Mar 1995 | $99K |
Block 62-1; Lots 1-4 Alleged losses due to loss of the sale opportunity for Block 62-1, Lots 1 - 4. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Mar 1995 | $208K |
Railway Lands Seeks the return of the abandoned railway lands on its reserve. | Concluded | No Lawful Obligation Found Aug 2007 | - |
Townsite Land Sales Block 81-5; 82-4 & 5 The First Nation alleges that instead of securing fair market value for surrendered lands, the land was conveyed to the Town of The Pas for a nominal price, $1.00. The land was acquired for the purpose of widening certain portions of the road system. The FN seeks compensation based on: (a) the payment of the real value of the subject land and (b) payment of accumulative interest on part (a) from the time of original alienation in 1933 to the present day. | Concluded | No Lawful Obligation Found Sep 2011 | - |
Treaty 5 Agricultural Benefits Alleges a failure to provide agricultural benefits as agreed upon under the terms of Treaty 5. | Under Assessment | Date Research & Analysis started Feb 2025 | - |
| Total | $13.22M | ||
Remuneration and Expenses
Salaries, honoraria, travel, and other expenses paid to elected officials and senior employees during fiscal year 2022-23.
| Position | Name | Months | Remuneration | Expenses | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief | Ballantyne, Sidney | 12 | $129,000 | $36,472 | $165,472 |
| Councillor | Bignell, Michael | 12 | $73,500 | $8,110 | $81,610 |
| Councillor | Brown, Maureen | 12 | $73,500 | $10,517 | $84,017 |
| Councillor | Constant, Derek | 12 | $73,500 | $4,846 | $78,346 |
| Councillor | Jebb, Edwin | 12 | $77,700 | $27,708 | $105,408 |
| Councillor | Knutson, Dale | 12 | $74,000 | $6,729 | $80,729 |
| Councillor | Lathlin, William J. | 12 | $74,250 | $1,810 | $76,060 |
| Councillor | Martin, John Paul | 12 | $73,500 | $18,956 | $92,456 |
| Councillor | Pelly, Joel | 12 | $73,500 | $16,145 | $89,645 |
| Total | $722,450 | $131,293 | $853,743 |
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.
