Buffalo River Dene Nation

Financial data for Buffalo River Dene Nation for fiscal year 2020-21. 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 2020-21

Visual breakdown of Buffalo River Dene Nation's revenue sources and how funds were spent during fiscal year 2020-21.

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Financial Summary FY 2020-21

Surplus/Deficit
The difference between total revenue and total expenses. A surplus indicates revenue exceeded expenses.
$1.13M surplus
Balance for FY 2020-21
Total Revenue
All revenue collected during the fiscal year, including transfers, own-source revenue, and other funding.
$20.37M
Total revenue in FY 2020-21
Total Expenses
All expenses incurred during the fiscal year including program delivery, administration, and capital costs.
$19.23M
Total expenses in FY 2020-21

Statement of Financial Position

Assets, liabilities, and net financial position as of the end of fiscal year 2020-21.

Net Debt
Financial liabilities minus financial assets. A negative value indicates net financial assets.
$14.13M (surplus)
Financial liabilities less financial assets
Tangible Capital Assets
Land, buildings, equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure owned by the First Nation.
$35.99M
As of fiscal year end 2020-21
Accumulated Surplus
The cumulative surplus accumulated over time from operations.
$21.86M
Total accumulated surplus

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 2020-21.

PositionNameMonthsRemunerationTravelOther RemunerationTotal
ChiefElmer Campbell12$83,077$13,598$20,000$116,675
CouncillorDebbie Billette12$71,250$20,531$21,350$113,131
CouncillorSylvia Bekkattla12$75,000$16,255$20,000$111,255
CouncillorLouie Chinalquay12$68,750$14,302$20,000$103,052
CouncillorGrayson Janvier12$71,250$16,875$20,000$108,125
CouncillorChristopher Laplante12$67,500$16,641$20,000$104,141
Total$436,827$98,202$121,350$656,379

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.