Pelican Lake
Financial data for Pelican Lake for fiscal year 2019-20. Pelican Lake is a First Nation in Saskatchewan with a registered population of 1,759 and an on-reserve population of 1,313. 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 Pelican Lake'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.
$272K surplus
Balance for FY 2019-20
Total Revenue
All revenue collected during the fiscal year, including transfers, own-source revenue, and other funding.
$22.49M
Total revenue in FY 2019-20
Total Expenses
All expenses incurred during the fiscal year including program delivery, administration, and capital costs.
$22.22M
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.
$3.33M
As of fiscal year end 2019-20
Net Debt
Financial liabilities minus financial assets. A negative value indicates net financial assets.
$7.53M (surplus)
Financial liabilities less financial assets
Tangible Capital Assets
Land, buildings, equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure owned by the First Nation.
$21.83M
As of fiscal year end 2019-20
Accumulated Surplus
The cumulative surplus accumulated over time from operations.
$14.31M
Total accumulated surplus
Land Claims
Historical and ongoing land claims involving Pelican Lake.
| Claim | Status | Last Update | Total Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
Treaty Land Entitlement Unfulfilled treaty land entitlement pursuant to Treaty 6. This First Nation is a signatory to the Saskatchewan TLE Framework Agreement. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Sep 1995 | $6.74M |
Treaty 6 Agricultural Assistance The First Nation was not given benefits promised in Treaty 6: specifically, a one-time payment of $12 to every individual, yearly annuity payments, livestock and agricultural implements, medical assistance, education, and ammunition and twine. | Other | File Closed Aug 2018 | - |
Railway Expropriation Alleges breach of legal obligations in relation to the 1932 unlawful taking of 26.57 acres of Chitek Lake IR 191 by the Canadian Pacific Railway Company for railway purposes. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Dec 2022 | $3.53M |
Treaty 6 Benefits Alleges Canada has a legal obligation to provide compensation for a failure to fulfill treaty benefits pursuant to the provisions of Treaty 6. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Feb 2025 | $103.65M |
Treaty 6 Annuity Indexing Alleges the Crown’s failure to augment or increase the annual payments of $5 to each band member as set out in Treaty 6 for the purposes of offsetting the impacts of inflation and maintaining the purchasing power thereof. | Under Assessment | Date Research & Analysis started Feb 2023 | - |
NRTA Taking of Treaty Rights Alleges loss of its commercial harvesting rights since the 1930 Saskatchewan NRTA. | Other | File Closed Dec 2025 | - |
IR 191 Lavin Lot and Roadways Alleges four separate breaches on Chitek IR 191 between 1921 and 1970. First, the failure to prevent Thomas Lavin’s trespass on IR 191 and requiring the Band to purchase the Lavin Lot in 1970 from its own funds. Second, the surrender for lease without valid authority or compensation of 2000 acres in 1950 to provide access to the Lavin Lot. Third and Fourth, the taking of 3.99 acres and 46.46 acres for road purposes. | Under Assessment | Justice Department Preparing Legal Opinion Jul 2023 | - |
Misadministration of Trust Funds Alleges breaches of trust, statutory, fiduciary, and honourable obligations regarding the management, expenditures, and administration of the Pelican Lake First Nation’s Trust Funds between 1923 and at least 1989. | Under Assessment | Date Research & Analysis started Jan 2025 | - |
| Total | $113.92M | ||
Remuneration and Expenses
Salaries, honoraria, travel, and other expenses paid to elected officials and senior employees during fiscal year 2019-20.
| Position | Name | Months | Salary | Travel | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief | PETER BILL | 12 | $80,500 | $41,469 | $5,956 | $127,925 |
| Council | LEE BILL | 12 | $62,500 | $41,025 | $5,369 | $108,894 |
| Council | DONNY RABBITSKIN | 12 | $63,350 | $43,073 | $7,256 | $113,679 |
| Council | ROMEO THOMAS | 12 | $59,850 | $41,508 | $5,219 | $106,577 |
| Council | TONY WOLFE | 12 | $65,750 | $47,976 | $7,764 | $121,490 |
| Council | KIMBERLY BILL | 12 | $60,300 | $40,193 | $6,251 | $106,744 |
| Council | WILLIE THOMAS | 12 | $64,000 | $45,500 | $7,350 | $116,850 |
| Total | $456,250 | $300,744 | $45,165 | $802,159 |
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.
