Fishing Lake First Nation
Financial data for Fishing Lake First Nation for fiscal year 2024-25. Fishing Lake First Nation is a First Nation in Saskatchewan with a registered population of 1,959 and an on-reserve population of 599. Information is extracted from publicly available annual reports published under the First Nations Financial Transparency Act.
Revenue and Expenses FY 2024-25
Visual breakdown of Fishing Lake First Nation's revenue sources and how funds were spent during fiscal year 2024-25.
Financial Summary FY 2024-25
Statement of Financial Position
Assets, liabilities, and net financial position as of the end of fiscal year 2024-25.
Land Claims
Historical and ongoing land claims involving Fishing Lake First Nation.
| Claim | Status | Last Update | Total Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
1907 Surrender Alleged improper surrender and sale of Fishing Lake I.R. No. 89 in 1907. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Aug 2001 | $37.70M |
Treaty 4 Benefits Alleges a breach of fiduciary duty by failing to distribute the full complement of agricultural benefits, such as tools, seeds and livestock, in accordance with the terms of Treaty 4, from 1876 to present. The First Nation also alleges that the Crown breached treaty rights by adopting repressive agricultural policies, starting in 1879 with the Home Farm program. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Jun 2025 | $101.28M |
Misadministration of Trust Funds Alleges breaches of trust, statutory, fiduciary, and honourable obligations regarding the management, expenditure, and administration of the Fishing Lake First Nation’s Trust Funds. | Other | Claim Active at the SC Tribunal Jul 2025 | - |
NRTA Taking of Treaty Rights Alleges loss of its commercial harvesting rights since the 1930 Saskatchewan NRTA. | Other | File Closed Dec 2025 | - |
| Total | $138.98M | ||
Remuneration and Expenses
Salaries, honoraria, travel, and other expenses paid to elected officials and senior employees during fiscal year 2024-25.
| Position | Name | Months | Remuneration | Other Remuneration | Travel & Meetings | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief / Councillor | Desjarlais, Darcy | 12 | $50,000 | $48,035 | $49,992 | - |
| Chief | Sunshine, Derek | 11 | $66,000 | $15,850 | $54,919 | - |
| Councillor | Brania, Frederick | 11 | $44,000 | $15,100 | $45,149 | - |
| Councillor | Brania, Tracey | 11 | $44,000 | $12,550 | $36,419 | - |
| Councillor | Desjarlais, Brendan | 1 | $4,000 | $3,000 | $11,010 | - |
| Councillor | Desjarlais, Travis | 12 | $48,000 | $41,806 | $43,531 | - |
| Councillor | Kayseas, Enola | 11 | $44,000 | $10,800 | $32,916 | - |
| Councillor | Kayseas, Larry | 1 | $4,000 | $1,500 | $6,810 | - |
| Councillor | Labanowich, Colin | 12 | $48,000 | $9,850 | $38,789 | - |
| Councillor | Paquachan, Fenton | 1 | $4,000 | $2,500 | $9,784 | - |
| Councillor | Sabit, Corbett | 1 | $4,000 | $6,312 | $7,739 | - |
| Councillor | Severight, Vanessa | 1 | $4,000 | $2,000 | $10,845 | - |
| Councillor | Slippery, Darryl | 12 | $48,000 | $16,225 | $64,831 | - |
| Total | $412,000 | $185,528 | $412,734 | $0 |
This schedule is unaudited. Prepared by: Chalupiak & Associates CPA Professional Corporation
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.
