Blood
Financial data for Blood for fiscal year 2015-16. 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 2015-16
Visual breakdown of Blood's revenue sources and how funds were spent during fiscal year 2015-16.
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Financial Summary FY 2015-16
Surplus/Deficit
The difference between total revenue and total expenses. A surplus indicates revenue exceeded expenses.
$5.72M surplus
Balance for FY 2015-16
Total Revenue
All revenue collected during the fiscal year, including transfers, own-source revenue, and other funding.
$150.72M
Total revenue in FY 2015-16
Total Expenses
All expenses incurred during the fiscal year including program delivery, administration, and capital costs.
$145.00M
Total expenses in FY 2015-16
Statement of Financial Position
Assets, liabilities, and net financial position as of the end of fiscal year 2015-16.
Tangible Capital Assets
Land, buildings, equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure owned by the First Nation.
$109.46M
As of fiscal year end 2015-16
Accumulated Surplus
The cumulative surplus accumulated over time from operations.
$191.05M
Total accumulated surplus
Land Claims
Historical and ongoing land claims involving Blood.
| Claim | Status | Last Update | Total 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 | - |
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 2015-16.
| Position | Name | Months | Salary | Chief and Council Travel & Per Diem | Board Travel & Honoraria | Total Travel & other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief | Chief Charles Weasel Head | 12 | $104,226 | $46,438 | $9,740 | $56,178 | $160,404 |
| Councillor | Aloyiusius Blackwater | 12 | $94,770 | $29,206 | $82,061 | $111,267 | $206,037 |
| Councillor | Dexter Bruised Head | 12 | $94,770 | $41,682 | $23,742 | $65,424 | $160,194 |
| Councillor | Dorothy First Rider | 12 | $94,770 | $30,931 | $17,627 | $48,558 | $130,188 |
| Councillor | Frank Black Plume | 12 | $94,770 | $27,261 | $114,737 | $141,998 | $224,949 |
| Councillor | Franklyn White Quills | 12 | $94,770 | $55,894 | $938 | $56,832 | $151,602 |
| Councillor | Kyla Crow | 12 | $94,770 | $37,191 | $21,389 | $58,580 | $153,350 |
| Councillor | Lance Tailfeathers | 12 | $94,770 | $31,207 | $43,555 | $74,762 | $169,532 |
| Councillor | Marcel Weasel Head | 12 | $94,770 | $32,531 | $42,784 | $75,315 | $170,085 |
| Councillor | Michael Bruised Head | 12 | $94,770 | $35,584 | $23,086 | $58,670 | $151,188 |
| Councillor | Myron Eagle Speaker | 12 | $94,770 | $28,774 | $82,000 | $110,774 | $205,544 |
| Councillor | Nolan Little Bear | 12 | $94,770 | $36,527 | $74,759 | $111,286 | $187,350 |
| Councillor | William Wadsworth | 12 | $94,770 | $34,007 | $70,943 | $104,950 | $199,720 |
| Total | $1,241,466 | $467,233 | $607,361 | $1,074,594 | $2,270,143 |
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.
