Thunderchild First Nation
Financial data for Thunderchild First Nation for fiscal year 2019-20. Thunderchild First Nation is a First Nation in Saskatchewan with a registered population of 3,162 and an on-reserve population of 1,438. 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 Thunderchild 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 Thunderchild First Nation.
| Claim | Status | Last Update | Total Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
Treaty Land Entitlement Unfulfilled treaty land entitlement pursuant to Treaty 6. This First Nation is a signatory to the Saskatchewan TLE Framework Agreement. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations May 1993 | $23.39M |
1908 Surrender Alleged wrongful surrender in 1908 of I.R. No. 115 and No. 115A and Thunderchild's share in I.R. No. 112A Haylands, or, in the alternative, the improper accounting and collection of monies. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Oct 2003 | $60.05M |
Treaty Annuities Alleges that Canada owes an outstanding lawful obligation for the unlawful non-provision of annuity payments provided in Treaty 6 to the Thunderchild First Nation from 1885-1888. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Jun 2018 | $2.07M |
Treaty 6 Benefits Canada breached its treaty and fiduciary duties by failing to provide agricultural benefits, agricultural assistance, and other benefits and assistance promised pursuant to the terms of Treaty 6. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Oct 2024 | $155.40M |
Treaty Salaries Alleges that Canada breached its fiduciary duty by not fully providing the salaries promised to Chiefs and Headmen under Treaty 4 and Treaty 6 between 1885 and 1951 due to Canada’s actions following the North-West Rebellion of 1885. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations May 2022 | $2.13M |
Loss of Stoney Knoll Reserve #107 The Thunderchild First Nation, on behalf of Stoney Knoll, maintains that Canada owes an outstanding legal obligation as a result of the wrongful amalgamation of the Young Chippewayan Band circa 1888, which in turn set the stage for the illegal surrender of IR 107 in 1897. | Invited to Negotiate | Active Jul 2024 | - |
NRTA Taking of Treaty Rights Alleges a breach of treaty and fiduciary duties when the province of Saskatchewan entered the Natural Resources Transfer Agreement (NRTA) in 1930, abrogating the First Nation’s right to harvest commercially without consultation or compensation. | Other | File Closed Dec 2025 | - |
Treaty 6 Annuities Indexing Alleges the Crown’s failure to augment or increase the annual payments of 5$ for every man, woman, and child as set out in Treaty 6 in order to offset the impacts of inflation and maintain the purchasing power thereof. | Under Assessment | Date Research & Analysis started Feb 2025 | - |
| Total | $243.04M | ||
Remuneration and Expenses
Salaries, honoraria, travel, and other expenses paid to elected officials and senior employees during fiscal year 2019-20.
| Position | Name | Months | Honorarium | Travel & Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief | James Snakeskin | 12 | $100,000 | $67,830 | $167,830 |
| Councillor | Walter Jimmy | 12 | $80,000 | $53,678 | $133,678 |
| Councillor | John Noon | 12 | $70,000 | $51,001 | $121,001 |
| Councillor | Michael Linklater | 12 | $70,000 | $40,628 | $110,628 |
| Councillor | Barry Paddy | 12 | $70,000 | $50,502 | $120,502 |
| Councillor | Melvin Thunderchild | 12 | $70,000 | $50,252 | $120,252 |
| Councillor | Savana Walkingbear | 12 | $70,000 | $51,216 | $121,216 |
| Councillor | Billy Yelllowhead | 12 | $70,000 | $50,517 | $120,517 |
| Total | $600,000 | $415,624 | $1,015,624 |
This schedule is unaudited. Prepared by: MNP 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.
