Flying Dust First Nation

Financial data for Flying Dust First Nation for fiscal year 2019-20. Flying Dust First Nation is a First Nation in Saskatchewan with a registered population of 2,377 and an on-reserve population of 724. 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 Flying Dust First Nation'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.
$4.77M surplus
Balance for FY 2019-20
Total Revenue
All revenue collected during the fiscal year, including transfers, own-source revenue, and other funding.
$29.16M
Total revenue in FY 2019-20
Total Expenses
All expenses incurred during the fiscal year including program delivery, administration, and capital costs.
$24.39M
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.
$6.87M
As of fiscal year end 2019-20
Net Debt
Financial liabilities minus financial assets. A negative value indicates net financial assets.
$9.91M (surplus)
Financial liabilities less financial assets
Tangible Capital Assets
Land, buildings, equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure owned by the First Nation.
$44.71M
As of fiscal year end 2019-20
Accumulated Surplus
The cumulative surplus accumulated over time from operations.
$35.06M
Total accumulated surplus

Land Claims

Historical and ongoing land claims involving Flying Dust First Nation.

ClaimStatusLast UpdateTotal Payments
Primrose Lake Air Weapons Range-PLAWR II
Alleged inadequate compensation for loss of traditional harvesting lands (trapping, hunting, fishing, etc.) due to the establishment of the Primrose Lake Air Weapons Range.
Other
File Closed
Mar 2002
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Treaty Land Entitlement
Unfulfilled treaty land entitlement under Treaty 6. This First Nation is a signatory to the Saskatchewan TLE Framework Agreement.
Settled
Settled through Negotiations
Jun 1993
$6.44M
1932 CPR Right of Way Expropriation
Claim that the FN is entitled to the restoration of lands expropriated for railway purposes.
Other
File Closed
Apr 2011
-
IR105 CPR
Alleges a breach of lawful and fiduciary obligations by approving a railway built through IR 105.
Settled
Settled through Negotiations
Mar 2025
$55.37M
Treaty Annuities
Alleges that Canada owes an outstanding lawful obligation for the unlawful non-provision of annuity payments provided in Treaty 6 to the Flying Dust First Nation from 1885-1888.
Settled
Settled through Negotiations
Dec 2019
$698K
Treaty 6 Agricultural Benefits
Alleges Canada breached its fiduciary duty by failing to provide agricultural and economic assistance to the First Nation pursuant to Treaty 6.
Settled
Settled through Negotiations
Sep 2024
$118.86M
Treaty Salaries
Alleges that Canada breached its fiduciary duty by not fully providing the salaries promised to Chiefs and Headmen under Treaty 6 between 1885 and 1951 due to Canada’s actions following the North-West Rebellion of 1885.
Settled
Settled through Negotiations
Mar 2022
$1.21M
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
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Total$182.57M

Remuneration and Expenses

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

PositionNameMonthsRemunerationTravelHonorariaTotal
ChiefJeremy Norman12$90,000$10,218$12,000$112,218
CouncillorConnie Derocher12$65,000$8,039$12,000$85,039
CouncillorMarie Gladue12$65,000$11,890$12,000$88,890
CouncillorTyson Bear12$65,000$26,340$11,000$102,340
CouncillorRichard Derocher8$45,000$12,754$12,000$69,754
Total$330,000$69,241$59,000$458,241

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.