Ministikwan Lake Cree Nation

Financial data for Ministikwan Lake Cree Nation for fiscal year 2023-24. Ministikwan Lake Cree Nation is a First Nation in Saskatchewan with a registered population of 1,389 and an on-reserve population of 1,102. Information is extracted from publicly available annual reports published under the First Nations Financial Transparency Act.

Revenue and Expenses FY 2023-24

Visual breakdown of Ministikwan Lake Cree Nation's revenue sources and how funds were spent during fiscal year 2023-24.

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Financial Summary FY 2023-24

Surplus/Deficit
The difference between total revenue and total expenses. A surplus indicates revenue exceeded expenses.
$14.59M surplus
Balance for FY 2023-24
Total Revenue
All revenue collected during the fiscal year, including transfers, own-source revenue, and other funding.
$45.20M
Total revenue in FY 2023-24
Total Expenses
All expenses incurred during the fiscal year including program delivery, administration, and capital costs.
$30.61M
Total expenses in FY 2023-24

Statement of Financial Position

Assets, liabilities, and net financial position as of the end of fiscal year 2023-24.

Total Financial Assets
Cash, investments, accounts receivable, and other assets that can be converted to cash.
$14.87M
As of fiscal year end 2023-24
Net Debt
Financial liabilities minus financial assets. A negative value indicates net financial assets.
$10.25M (surplus)
Financial liabilities less financial assets
Tangible Capital Assets
Land, buildings, equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure owned by the First Nation.
$64.42M
As of fiscal year end 2023-24
Accumulated Surplus
The cumulative surplus accumulated over time from operations.
$54.17M
Total accumulated surplus

Land Claims

Historical and ongoing land claims involving Ministikwan Lake Cree Nation.

ClaimStatusLast UpdateTotal Payments
1914 Ministikwan Alienation
(Band previous name: Island Lake) Alleged 4,161 hectares were unlawfully alienated from Ministikwan Lake Reserve.
Settled
Settled through Negotiations
Jul 1991
$270K
Unfunded Annuities for Chiefs and Headmen
(Band previous name: Island Lake) The FN alleges that Chief and Headmen were only paid their salary not their individual annuity. The FN alleges that this is a breach of Treaty Six.
Other
File Closed
Jun 2008
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Ammunition and Twine - Treaty 6
(Band previous name: Island Lake) The FN alleges that when the Island Lake Indians entered Treaty they were entitled to ammunition and twine based on fifty three cents per person in 1876, which would then be adjusted for inflation. The FN alleges that they did not receive this amount.
Settled
Settled through Negotiations
Mar 2020
$1.22M
Treaty 6 Agricultural Assistance
(Band previous name: Island Lake) The FN alleges that it is unclear whether Island Lake received agricultural implements. The FN requests an accounting of whether these were provided and in what amounts.
Settled
Settled through Negotiations
Dec 2024
$78.54M
Total$80.03M

Remuneration and Expenses

Salaries, honoraria, travel, and other expenses paid to elected officials and senior employees during fiscal year 2023-24.

PositionNameMonthsRemunerationExpensesContractTotal
Chief (Councillor for 6.5 mo.)Amanda Ernest5.5$72,501$204,959$0$277,460
CouncillorGabe Alexan12$60,200$123,021$0$183,221
CouncillorBryan Crookedneck12$60,200$147,223$0$207,423
CouncillorDale Chief12$60,200$167,082$0$227,282
CouncillorTina Alexan5.5$25,469$83,471$0$108,940
CouncillorAustin Scott Heathen5.5$25,469$70,526$0$95,995
Chief (former)Leon Crookedneck6.5$54,938$93,466$0$148,404
Councillor (former)Harvey Chief6.5$37,046$61,978$50,932$149,956
Councillor (former)Joey A Crookedneck6.5$37,046$71,149$0$108,195
Total$433,069$1,022,875$50,932$1,506,876

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.