Big Island Lake Cree Nation

Financial data for Big Island Lake Cree Nation for fiscal year 2013-14. Big Island Lake Cree Nation is a First Nation in Saskatchewan with a registered population of 1,309 and an on-reserve population of 1,062. Information is extracted from publicly available annual reports published under the First Nations Financial Transparency Act.

Revenue and Expenses FY 2013-14

Visual breakdown of Big Island Lake Cree Nation's revenue sources and how funds were spent during fiscal year 2013-14.

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Financial Summary FY 2013-14

Surplus/Deficit
The difference between total revenue and total expenses. A surplus indicates revenue exceeded expenses.
$419K deficit
Balance for FY 2013-14
Total Revenue
All revenue collected during the fiscal year, including transfers, own-source revenue, and other funding.
$11.60M
Total revenue in FY 2013-14
Total Expenses
All expenses incurred during the fiscal year including program delivery, administration, and capital costs.
$12.02M
Total expenses in FY 2013-14

Statement of Financial Position

Assets, liabilities, and net financial position as of the end of fiscal year 2013-14.

Total Financial Assets
Cash, investments, accounts receivable, and other assets that can be converted to cash.
$3.85M
As of fiscal year end 2013-14
Net Debt
Financial liabilities minus financial assets. A negative value indicates net financial assets.
$574K (surplus)
Financial liabilities less financial assets
Tangible Capital Assets
Land, buildings, equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure owned by the First Nation.
$21.85M
As of fiscal year end 2013-14
Accumulated Surplus
The cumulative surplus accumulated over time from operations.
$21.27M
Total accumulated surplus

Land Claims

Historical and ongoing land claims involving Big Island Lake Cree Nation.

ClaimStatusLast UpdateTotal Payments
Primrose Lake Air Weapons Range-PLAWR II
(Band previous name: Joseph Bighead) 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
(Band previous name: Joseph Bighead) First Nation alleges an insufficient quantity of land was set aside for the band under the terms of Treaty 6.
Other
Claim Active at the SC Tribunal
Apr 2024
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Treaty 6 Agricultural Benefits
Alleges failure to provide agricultural benefits promised under Treaty 6.
Settled
Settled through Negotiations
Jul 2025
$76.38M
Total$76.38M

Remuneration and Expenses

Salaries, honoraria, travel, and other expenses paid to elected officials and senior employees during fiscal year 2013-14.

PositionNameMonthsSalariesHonorariaTravel & MeetingsOther RemunerationTotal
ChiefDavid Sandfly12$0$65,000$15,348$2,842$83,190
CouncillorJeanette Kahpoonapit12$0$50,000$13,512$4,504$68,016
CouncillorRodger Kytwayhat12$0$50,000$6,263$2,328$58,591
CouncillorColleen Sandfly12$0$50,000$10,852$2,375$63,227
CouncillorBernadine Wahpistikwan12$0$50,000$5,812$5,548$61,360
Total$0$265,000$51,787$17,597$334,384

This schedule is unaudited. Prepared by: Swanson Gryba & Company

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.