The Key First Nation

Financial data for The Key First Nation for fiscal year 2016-17. The Key First Nation is a First Nation in Saskatchewan with a registered population of 1,647 and an on-reserve population of 358. Information is extracted from publicly available annual reports published under the First Nations Financial Transparency Act.

Revenue and Expenses FY 2016-17

Visual breakdown of The Key First Nation's revenue sources and how funds were spent during fiscal year 2016-17.

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Financial Summary FY 2016-17

Surplus/Deficit
The difference between total revenue and total expenses. A surplus indicates revenue exceeded expenses.
$44K deficit
Balance for FY 2016-17
Total Revenue
All revenue collected during the fiscal year, including transfers, own-source revenue, and other funding.
$5.87M
Total revenue in FY 2016-17
Total Expenses
All expenses incurred during the fiscal year including program delivery, administration, and capital costs.
$5.91M
Total expenses in FY 2016-17

Statement of Financial Position

Assets, liabilities, and net financial position as of the end of fiscal year 2016-17.

Net Debt
Financial liabilities minus financial assets. A negative value indicates net financial assets.
$1.70M (surplus)
Financial liabilities less financial assets
Tangible Capital Assets
Land, buildings, equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure owned by the First Nation.
$9.54M
As of fiscal year end 2016-17
Accumulated Surplus
The cumulative surplus accumulated over time from operations.
$7.87M
Total accumulated surplus

Land Claims

Historical and ongoing land claims involving The Key First Nation.

ClaimStatusLast UpdateTotal Payments
1909 Surrender
Alleged improper 1909 surrender of 11,500 acres of I.R. No. 65.
Other
File Closed
May 2018
-
Treaty 4 Agricultural Benefits
Failure to provide Treaty 4 agricultural benefits, supplies, implements (ploughs, harrows), seed (wheat, potatoes), livestock (cattle, oxen), from 1875 to present. Allocation of reserve with no farming land until 1882 relocation; 1909 surrender of fertile land.
Settled
Settled through Negotiations
Aug 2025
$88.44M
Total$88.44M

Remuneration and Expenses

Salaries, honoraria, travel, and other expenses paid to elected officials and senior employees during fiscal year 2016-17.

PositionNameMonthsRemunerationExpensesTotal
ChiefDavid D. Cote6$28,900$6,964-
ChiefRodney J. Brass6$29,150$11,697-
CouncilorAngela Desjarlais12$49,710$23,114-
CouncilorClarence Papequash6$21,938$10,192-
CouncilorClinton Key6$23,580$11,793-
CouncilorGlen O'Soup12$51,210$31,644-
CouncilorRodney J. Brass6$26,380$18,527-
CouncilorSidney D. Keshane12$51,010$31,990-
Total$281,878$145,921$0

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.