Piikani Nation

Financial data for Piikani Nation for fiscal year 2016-17. Piikani Nation is a First Nation in Alberta with a registered population of 3,930 and an on-reserve population of 2,428. Information is extracted from publicly available annual reports published under the First Nations Financial Transparency Act.

Revenue and Expenses FY 2016-17

Visual breakdown of Piikani Nation's revenue sources and how funds were spent during fiscal year 2016-17.

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Financial Summary FY 2016-17

Surplus/Deficit
The difference between total revenue and total expenses. A surplus indicates revenue exceeded expenses.
$213K deficit
Balance for FY 2016-17
Total Revenue
All revenue collected during the fiscal year, including transfers, own-source revenue, and other funding.
$41.91M
Total revenue in FY 2016-17
Total Expenses
All expenses incurred during the fiscal year including program delivery, administration, and capital costs.
$42.13M
Total expenses in FY 2016-17

Statement of Financial Position

Assets, liabilities, and net financial position as of the end of fiscal year 2016-17.

Total Financial Assets
Cash, investments, accounts receivable, and other assets that can be converted to cash.
$21.82M
As of fiscal year end 2016-17
Tangible Capital Assets
Land, buildings, equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure owned by the First Nation.
$56.38M
As of fiscal year end 2016-17
Accumulated Surplus
The cumulative surplus accumulated over time from operations.
$39.92M
Total accumulated surplus

Land Claims

Historical and ongoing land claims involving Piikani Nation.

ClaimStatusLast UpdateTotal Payments
1909 Surrender
(Band previous name: Peigan Nation). Alleged unlawful surrender of part of reserve in 1909.
Settled
Settled through Negotiations
Apr 1987
$5.20M
1930 Road Transfer Allowance - Hwy 3
(Band previous name: Peigan Nation). Claimant alleges Canada wrongfully transferred road allowances to Alberta without the Band's consent and without compensation in 1930, and contrary to the Indian Act in 1950/51.
Settled
Settled through Negotiations
Dec 2002
-
1981 Permit
(Band previous name: Peigan Nation). Alleged Crown did not act in the FN best interests during negotiations for an irrigation canal on the reserve.
Settled
Settled through Negotiations
Dec 2002
-
Borrow Pits Claim
(Band previous name: Peigan Nation). Alleged Canada failed to prevent the unlawful alienation of six acres of land by the Lethbridge Northern Irrigation Division (LNID).
Settled
Settled through Negotiations
Dec 2002
$5.00M
CPR Claim 1 - Unlawful Expropriation
(Band previous name: Peigan Nation). Alleged taking of 543.3 acres for railway purposes was contrary to Treaty 7, the Indian Act, and the Railway Act.
Other
File Closed
Dec 2002
-
CPR Claim 2 - Mineral Rights
(Band previous name: Peigan Nation). Alleged minerals were illegally transferred to CPR contrary to the Railway Act.
Other
File Closed
Dec 2002
-
CPR Claim 3 - Re-Purchased Lands
(Band previous name: Peigan Nation). Alleged Crown breached its fiduciary duty when (a) 71.75 acres of the expropriated lands were re-purchased, and; (b) Third Parties used the lands without conforming to the Indian Act.
Settled
Settled through Negotiations
Dec 2002
-
Grain Elevator Claim
(Band previous name: Peigan Nation). Alleged Canada acted fraudulently and in breach of its fiduciary obligations in the operation and maintenance of a grain elevator constructed for the Peigan Nation in 1911, in Brooks, Alberta.
Settled
Settled through Negotiations
Dec 2002
-
Telephone Line Claim
(Band previous name: Peigan Nation). Alleged Canada failed to prevent the unlawful alienation of a right of way by the Lethbridge Northern Irrigation District.
Settled
Settled through Negotiations
Dec 2002
-
LNID Claim
(Band previous name: Peigan Nation). Alleged illegal expropriation of lands and minerals by Lethbridge Northern Irrigation District.
Settled
Settled through Negotiations
Dec 2002
-
Grazing Leases
The FN alleges that the Crown's administration of the Piikani reserve land and cattle in the years 1877 to 1943 was not consistent with its Treaty obligations or with its fiduciary duties to the FN. The FN alleges: two grazing leases were issued without the consent of the FN, and one of the two leases was issued contrary to the Indian Act; the leases were exploitative; their cattle herd was mismanaged; and the grazing & hay lands available to the FN was reduced.
Settled
Settled through Negotiations
Nov 2017
$50.00M
IR 147 Highway 786
Alleges a breach of fiduciary duty by the Crown in relation to the failure to obtain sufficient compensation for land expropriations associated with a road (Highway 786), the failure to reinstate expropriated lands to reserve status after their public purpose was discharged, and the failure to create reversionary interests in the lands transferred to the province of Alberta ( circa 1934-1994 ). The First Nation also alleges a breach of statutory duty with regards to the lack of the Governor in Council's consent relating to the five expropriation transactions.
Settled
Settled through Negotiations
Dec 2025
$5.00M
Treaty Land Entitlement
Alleges the failure to provide sufficient land to fulfill the treaty land entitlement pursuant to the terms of Treaty 7.
Invited to Negotiate
Active
Oct 2022
-
Treaty 7 Agricultural Benefits
Alleges the Crown’s failure to fulfill its obligation to provide treaty benefits owed to the First Nation under the terms of Treaty 7. In particular, the failure to provide sufficient livestock and mixed farming implements.
Under Assessment
Justice Department Preparing Legal Opinion
Aug 2023
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Total$65.20M

Remuneration and Expenses

Salaries, honoraria, travel, and other expenses paid to elected officials and senior employees during fiscal year 2016-17.

PositionNameMonthsHonourariumTravelTotal 2017Total 2016Total
-Stanley Grier12$109,482$85,770$195,252$148,348$195,252
-Barnaby Provost12$97,563$58,910$156,473$120,676$156,473
-Ferlin Crow Shoe12$96,646$39,149$135,795$113,372$135,795
-Keith Grier12$93,763$27,971$121,734$113,656$121,734
-Lowell Yellow Horn12$99,931$38,782$138,713$117,230$138,713
-Troy Knowlton12$93,763$29,964$123,727$116,198$123,727
-Brian Jackson12$97,077$63,410$160,487$136,067$160,487
-Fabian North Peigan12$100,450$30,450$130,900$115,975$130,900
-Doane Crow Shoe12$85,996$23,555$109,551$103,895$109,551
Total$874,671$397,961$1,272,632$1,085,417$1,272,632

This schedule is unaudited. Prepared by: KPMG 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.