Samson

Financial data for Samson for fiscal year 2013-14. Samson is a First Nation in Alberta with a registered population of 9,665 and an on-reserve population of 7,221. 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 Samson'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.
$3.29M surplus
Balance for FY 2013-14
Total Revenue
All revenue collected during the fiscal year, including transfers, own-source revenue, and other funding.
$92.21M
Total revenue in FY 2013-14
Total Expenses
All expenses incurred during the fiscal year including program delivery, administration, and capital costs.
$88.93M
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.

Tangible Capital Assets
Land, buildings, equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure owned by the First Nation.
$77.26M
As of fiscal year end 2013-14
Accumulated Surplus
The cumulative surplus accumulated over time from operations.
$532.72M
Total accumulated surplus

Land Claims

Historical and ongoing land claims involving Samson.

ClaimStatusLast UpdateTotal Payments
Treaty 6 Agricultural Benefits
First Nation alleges that Canada failed to provide Treaty 6 agricultural benefits, and thereby breached Treaty and fiduciary obligations to the First Nation.
Invited to Negotiate
Awaiting Response
Jul 2022
-
1909 Surrender
Alleges undue pressure to obtain a surrender as well as the illegal disposal of mineral interests during the 1909 Surrender involving 9,345.3 acres of Samson IR 137.
Invited to Negotiate
Awaiting Response
Oct 2024
-
Total$0

Remuneration and Expenses

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

PositionNameMonthsRemunerationExpensesTotal
Chief/CouncillorKurt Buffalo12$166,984$6,000$172,984
Councillor/ChiefMarvin Yellowbird12$178,050$6,000$184,050
CouncillorKirk Buffalo12$150,304$6,000$156,304
CouncillorHolly Johnson12$190,073$6,000$196,073
CouncillorWilly Lightning12$172,505$6,000$178,505
CouncillorLarron Northwest12$153,248$6,000$159,248
CouncillorVernon Saddleback12$138,082$6,000$144,082
CouncillorMario Swampy12$150,474$6,000$156,474
CouncillorClayton Bruno1$12,652$500$13,152
CouncillorPatrick Buffalo1$11,570$500$12,070
CouncillorShannon Buffalo1$14,154$500$14,654
CouncillorJonathan Dion1$12,495$500$12,995
CouncillorGlenda Swampy1$14,115$500$14,615
CouncillorDerek Bruno11$154,484$5,500$159,984
CouncillorFlorence Buffalo11$138,302$5,500$143,802
CouncillorKoren Lightning-Earle11$140,100$5,500$145,600
CouncillorJerry Saddleback11$142,371$5,500$147,871
CouncillorElroy Strawberry Rain11$132,037$5,500$137,537
Total$2,072,000$78,000$2,150,000

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.