Buffalo River Dene Nation

Financial data for Buffalo River Dene Nation for fiscal year 2014-15. Buffalo River Dene Nation is a First Nation in Saskatchewan with a registered population of 1,774 and an on-reserve population of 875. Information is extracted from publicly available annual reports published under the First Nations Financial Transparency Act.

Revenue and Expenses FY 2014-15

Visual breakdown of Buffalo River Dene Nation's revenue sources and how funds were spent during fiscal year 2014-15.

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Financial Summary FY 2014-15

Surplus/Deficit
The difference between total revenue and total expenses. A surplus indicates revenue exceeded expenses.
$229K surplus
Balance for FY 2014-15
Total Revenue
All revenue collected during the fiscal year, including transfers, own-source revenue, and other funding.
$10.76M
Total revenue in FY 2014-15
Total Expenses
All expenses incurred during the fiscal year including program delivery, administration, and capital costs.
$10.53M
Total expenses in FY 2014-15

Statement of Financial Position

Assets, liabilities, and net financial position as of the end of fiscal year 2014-15.

Total Financial Assets
Cash, investments, accounts receivable, and other assets that can be converted to cash.
$7.26M
As of fiscal year end 2014-15
Tangible Capital Assets
Land, buildings, equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure owned by the First Nation.
$14.74M
As of fiscal year end 2014-15

Land Claims

Historical and ongoing land claims involving Buffalo River Dene 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
-
Treaty 10 Agricultural Benefits
Alleges Canada has failed to fulfill its Treaty 10 obligations to provide agricultural, ranching and other economic assistance.
Settled
Settled through Negotiations
Feb 2024
$84.54M
Treaty 10 Annuities Indexing
Alleges the Crown’s failure to augment or increase the annual payments of $5 to each band member as set out in Treaty 10 in order to offset the impacts of inflation and maintaining the purchasing power thereof.
Under Assessment
Date Research & Analysis started
May 2025
-
Total$84.54M

Remuneration and Expenses

Salaries, honoraria, travel, and other expenses paid to elected officials and senior employees during fiscal year 2014-15.

PositionNameMonthsSalaryTravelTotal
ChiefByhette, Lance12$51,092$26,811$77,903
CouncilorMorrison, Eileen12$57,159$25,237$82,396
CouncilorBillette, Wilbert12$55,937$25,328$81,265
CouncilorNolcho, Allan12$52,525$23,538$76,063
CouncilorDesjarlais, Melissa12$29,076$6,276$35,352
CouncilorLaPlante, Timothy12$51,937$24,950$76,887
Total$297,726$132,140$429,866

This schedule has been audited. Prepared by: HNG Accounting Group

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.