Sturgeon Lake First Nation

Financial data for Sturgeon Lake First Nation for fiscal year 2021-22. Sturgeon Lake First Nation is a First Nation in Saskatchewan with a registered population of 3,310 and an on-reserve population of 2,076. Information is extracted from publicly available annual reports published under the First Nations Financial Transparency Act.

Revenue and Expenses FY 2021-22

Visual breakdown of Sturgeon Lake First Nation's revenue sources and how funds were spent during fiscal year 2021-22.

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Financial Summary FY 2021-22

Surplus/Deficit
The difference between total revenue and total expenses. A surplus indicates revenue exceeded expenses.
$5.25M surplus
Balance for FY 2021-22
Total Revenue
All revenue collected during the fiscal year, including transfers, own-source revenue, and other funding.
$43.59M
Total revenue in FY 2021-22
Total Expenses
All expenses incurred during the fiscal year including program delivery, administration, and capital costs.
$38.34M
Total expenses in FY 2021-22

Statement of Financial Position

Assets, liabilities, and net financial position as of the end of fiscal year 2021-22.

Total Financial Assets
Cash, investments, accounts receivable, and other assets that can be converted to cash.
$26.70M
As of fiscal year end 2021-22
Tangible Capital Assets
Land, buildings, equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure owned by the First Nation.
$43.53M
As of fiscal year end 2021-22
Accumulated Surplus
The cumulative surplus accumulated over time from operations.
$53.35M
Total accumulated surplus

Land Claims

Historical and ongoing land claims involving Sturgeon Lake First Nation.

ClaimStatusLast UpdateTotal Payments
1906 Timber Surrender
Alleged improper administration of Sturgeon Lake Lumber Co. licence and the improper 1915 exchange of land.
Settled
Settled through Negotiations
Mar 2001
$4.80M
1913 Surrender
Alleged wrongful surrender of 2,145 acres of I.R. No. 101 in 1913.
Other
File Closed
Aug 2009
-
Red Deer Holdings Agricultural Lease
FN alleged that Canada breached fiduciary obligations on failure of Red Deer Holdings Ltd. to meet its payment obligations regarding the farming of part of the Sturgeon Lake IR #101.
Settled
Settled through Negotiations
Dec 1998
$190K
Treaty Land Entitlement
Unfulfilled treaty land entitlement pursuant to Treaty 6.
Settled
Settled through Negotiations
Jun 2007
$9.63M
Treaty 6 Agricultural Assistance
The First Nation was not given benefits promised in Treaty 6: specifically, a one-time payment of $12 to every individual, yearly annuity payments, chief and headmen salaries, livestock and agricultural implements and ammunition and twine.
Concluded
No Lawful Obligation Found
Sep 2011
-
Treaty 6 Agricultural Benefits
Alleges Canada breached its fiduciary duty by failing to provide agricultural benefits to the First Nation pursuant to Treaty 6.
Settled
Settled through Negotiations
Sep 2024
$152.98M
Treaty 6 Annuities Indexation
Alleges the Crown’s failure to augment or increase the annual payments to each band member as set out in Treaty 6 in order to offset the impacts of inflation and maintaining the purchasing power thereof.
Under Assessment
Date Research & Analysis started
Feb 2025
-
Total$167.61M

Remuneration and Expenses

Salaries, honoraria, travel, and other expenses paid to elected officials and senior employees during fiscal year 2021-22.

PositionNameMonthsRemunerationExpensesTotal
ChiefErmine, Greg12$54,960$200,866-
CouncillorErmine, Velmer12$40,000$68,898-
CouncillorFelix, Fred12$40,000$94,061-
CouncillorLongjohn, Christina12$40,000$146,051-
CouncillorKingfisher, Dalton12$40,000$73,654-
CouncillorSanderson, Solomon12$40,000$116,646-
CouncillorParenteau, Anita12$40,000$49,850-
Total$294,960$750,026$0

This schedule is unaudited. Prepared by: McClelland Debusschere CPA PC INC

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.