Day Star

Financial data for Day Star for fiscal year 2019-20. Day Star is a First Nation in Saskatchewan with a registered population of 552 and an on-reserve population of 197. 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 Day Star's revenue sources and how funds were spent during fiscal year 2019-20.

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Financial Summary FY 2019-20

Surplus/Deficit
The difference between total revenue and total expenses. A surplus indicates revenue exceeded expenses.
$307K surplus
Balance for FY 2019-20
Total Revenue
All revenue collected during the fiscal year, including transfers, own-source revenue, and other funding.
$4.01M
Total revenue in FY 2019-20
Total Expenses
All expenses incurred during the fiscal year including program delivery, administration, and capital costs.
$3.70M
Total expenses in FY 2019-20

Statement of Financial Position

Assets, liabilities, and net financial position as of the end of fiscal year 2019-20.

Total Financial Assets
Cash, investments, accounts receivable, and other assets that can be converted to cash.
$3.98M
As of fiscal year end 2019-20
Net Debt
Financial liabilities minus financial assets. A negative value indicates net financial assets.
$350K (surplus)
Financial liabilities less financial assets
Tangible Capital Assets
Land, buildings, equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure owned by the First Nation.
$4.34M
As of fiscal year end 2019-20
Accumulated Surplus
The cumulative surplus accumulated over time from operations.
$3.99M
Total accumulated surplus

Land Claims

Historical and ongoing land claims involving Day Star.

ClaimStatusLast UpdateTotal Payments
Mismanagement
Alleged financial mismanagement of the Touchwood Agency 1920-23.
Concluded
Compensation Awarded by the SC Tribunal Implemented
Dec 2025
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Last Mountain Reserve No. 80A 1918 Surrender
Alleges that the Surrender of IR 80A in 1918 is invalid, because the reserve was set aside for multiple bands, is not eligible for surrender and does not meet mandatory requirements for surrender under the Indian Act, including questionable affidavits supporting the surrender, no evidence of meetings held to discuss the surrender with interested Bands, and misrepresentation of surrender documens by Indian Agents to FNs. Also, that the Crown is in breach of its fiduciary responsibility to implement surrenders that are in the best interest of the Bands involved.
Other
Claim Active at the SC Tribunal
Jun 2013
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Treaty 4 Agricultural Benefits
Alleges failure to provide agricultural treaty benefits such as tools, seed and livestock owed under the terms of Treaty 4.
Invited to Negotiate
Active
Jun 2024
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NRTA Taking of Treaty Rights
Alleges loss of its commercial harvesting rights since the 1930 Saskatchewan NRTA.
Other
File Closed
Dec 2025
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Treaty 4 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 4 in order to offset the impacts of inflation and maintain the purchasing power thereof.
Under Assessment
Date Research & Analysis started
Feb 2024
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Total$0

Remuneration and Expenses

Salaries, honoraria, travel, and other expenses paid to elected officials and senior employees during fiscal year 2019-20.

PositionNameMonthsHonorariaOther remunerationSubtotalExpensesTotal
ChiefLloyd Buffalo12$38,950$21,895$60,845$20,552$60,845
CouncilorDavid Crow Buffalo12$32,450$22,925$55,375$16,126$55,375
CouncilorDelbert Kinequon12$32,450$21,275$53,725$16,429$53,725
CouncilorCoraleigh Buffalo12$32,450$19,325$51,775$12,722$51,775
CouncilorMax Itittakoose12$32,450$19,050$51,500$16,828$51,500
CouncilorLinda Kinequon4$9,600$2,050$11,650$538$11,650
Total$178,350$106,520$284,870$83,195$284,870

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.