Blood

Financial data for Blood for fiscal year 2014-15. Blood is a First Nation in Alberta with a registered population of 13,030 and an on-reserve population of 8,937. 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 Blood'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.
$3.12M surplus
Balance for FY 2014-15
Total Revenue
All revenue collected during the fiscal year, including transfers, own-source revenue, and other funding.
$138.48M
Total revenue in FY 2014-15
Total Expenses
All expenses incurred during the fiscal year including program delivery, administration, and capital costs.
$135.36M
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.

Tangible Capital Assets
Land, buildings, equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure owned by the First Nation.
$93.64M
As of fiscal year end 2014-15
Accumulated Surplus
The cumulative surplus accumulated over time from operations.
$192.32M
Total accumulated surplus

Land Claims

Historical and ongoing land claims involving Blood.

ClaimStatusLast UpdateTotal Payments
Treaty 7 Ammunition
Failure to provide ammunition pursuant to Treaty No. 7.
Settled
Settled through Negotiations
Dec 1974
$275K
Treaty Land Entitlement
FN alleges the final survey of their reserve in 1883 didn't accurately reflect their population, resulting in a shortfall of reserve land totalling 102 square miles.
Concluded
No Lawful Obligation Found
Oct 1981
-
1889 Akers Surrender - Mismanagement
Surrender of reserve land without compensation.
Settled
Settled through Negotiations
Mar 1997
$2.35M
1889 Akers Surrender-Validity (Akers II)
Validity of the 1889 surrender.
Settled
Settled through Negotiations
Mar 2004
$4.51M
Big Claim
This is a TLE/Specific Claim, wherein the FN alleged that the reserve was created in 1880 based on a description given by the chief at the time. Alternatively, that its reserve was set aside by an 1882 survey. The current area of the reserve is based on an 1883 survey. The difference in area between the two surveys is 102 square miles. Further in the alternative, the Band alleges a TLE.
Other
Claim in Active Litigation
May 2011
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Mismanagement of Assets
Alleges the mismanagement of the FN's assets and resources related to cattle ranching on the Blood Tribe Reserve during the period of 1894 to 1923. The claim also alleges the Crown failed to assist in the building and maintenance of an alternate economy.
Settled
Settled through Negotiations
Jul 2019
$150.00M
Timber Limit Reserve 148 A
The First Nation alleges that the Crown promised to assist the First Nation with the transition to a different way of life, including the provision of sufficient timber resources. The Blood Tribe further alleges that the Reserve lands set aside for the benefit of the Blood Tribe contained insufficient resources to meet the needs of the Blood Tribe. The Blood Tribe also alleges that DIAND did not protect Reserve 148 A when it was included in the Waterton Lakes National Park and parts of Reserve 148 A were illegally used and occupied by what is now Parks Canada.
Settled
Settled through Negotiations
Feb 2024
$49.46M
Treaty Entitlement Cattle
Alleged crown breached obligation by not providing cattle & bulls pursuant to Treaty 7, despite requests made. The Blood Tribe alleges that they were provided with none of the cattle promised under Treaty, and that all cattle owned by the Band was acquired in exchange for horses.
Settled
Settled through Negotiations
Dec 2022
$150.00M
World War II Bombing and Gunnery Range
Claimant First Nation alleges 55,000 acres of Reserve were taken without a surrender for lease to Department of Defence as a bombing and gunnery range.
Settled
Settled through Negotiations
May 2016
$6.32M
TOPGAS and OMAC
Alleges that Canada failed to monitor and reject unlawful deductions of revenue from oil and gas agreements, namely TOPGAS and OMAC, resulting in significantly lower royalties paid and losses owing to the Blood Tribe.
Settled
Settled through Negotiations
Dec 2021
$17.63M
Total$380.54M

Remuneration and Expenses

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

PositionNameMonthsSalaryChief and Council Travel & Per DiemBoard Travel & HonorariaTotal Travel & otherTotal
ChiefChief Charles Weasel Head12$101,168$31,396$566$31,962$133,130
CouncillorAloyuisius Blackwater12$91,989$25,940$80,889$106,829$198,818
CouncillorDexter Bruised Head12$91,989$33,019$41,685$74,704$166,693
CouncillorDorothy First Rider12$91,989$27,667$16,781$44,448$136,437
CouncillorFrank Black Plume12$91,989$24,289$94,704$118,993$210,982
CouncillorFranklyn White Quills12$91,989$49,331$0$49,331$141,320
CouncillorKyla Crow12$91,989$37,712$13,940$51,652$143,641
CouncillorLance Tailfeathers12$91,989$33,058$19,130$52,188$144,177
CouncillorMarcel Weasel Head12$91,989$40,821$22,122$62,943$154,932
CouncillorMichael Bruised Head12$91,989$28,722$51,783$80,505$172,494
CouncillorMyron Eagle Speaker12$91,989$24,983$71,182$96,165$188,154
CouncillorNolan Little Bear12$91,989$39,446$41,311$80,757$172,746
CouncillorWilliam Wadsworth12$91,989$36,105$46,884$82,989$174,978
Total$1,205,036$432,489$500,977$933,466$2,138,502

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.