Samson

Financial data for Samson for fiscal year 2020-21. 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 2020-21

Visual breakdown of Samson's revenue sources and how funds were spent during fiscal year 2020-21.

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Financial Summary FY 2020-21

Surplus/Deficit
The difference between total revenue and total expenses. A surplus indicates revenue exceeded expenses.
$6.77M surplus
Balance for FY 2020-21
Total Revenue
All revenue collected during the fiscal year, including transfers, own-source revenue, and other funding.
$88.44M
Total revenue in FY 2020-21
Total Expenses
All expenses incurred during the fiscal year including program delivery, administration, and capital costs.
$81.67M
Total expenses in FY 2020-21

Statement of Financial Position

Assets, liabilities, and net financial position as of the end of fiscal year 2020-21.

Tangible Capital Assets
Land, buildings, equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure owned by the First Nation.
$107.26M
As of fiscal year end 2020-21
Accumulated Surplus
The cumulative surplus accumulated over time from operations.
$661.04M
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
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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 2020-21.

PositionNameMonthsRemuneration paid from Grants and Contribution funding from CanadaRemuneration paid from The Nations own FundsTotal Remuneration paid from all SourcesExpenses Monthly Travel AllowanceExpenses Monthly Cell Phone AllowanceExpenses Weekly FeesExpenses Nation Per DiemsExpenses Entity Per DiemsTotal Expenses paid from all SourcesExpenses paid from Grants and Contribution funding from CanadaExpenses paid from The Nations own FundsTotal
ChiefVernon Saddleback12$0$75,000$75,000$7,200$7,200$0$49,845$83,342$147,587$7,121$140,466$147,587
CouncillorKurt Buffalo12$0$70,000$70,000$7,200$7,200$0$26,300$38,500$79,200$2,727$76,473$79,200
CouncillorFrank Buffalo12$0$70,000$70,000$7,200$7,200$0$54,975$18,150$87,525$10,404$77,121$87,525
CouncillorShannon Buffalo12$0$70,000$70,000$7,200$7,200$0$40,127$45,242$99,769$7,591$92,178$99,769
CouncillorMario Swampy12$0$70,000$70,000$7,200$7,200$0$18,337$44,928$77,665$6,489$71,176$77,665
CouncillorMarvin Yellowbird12$0$70,000$70,000$7,200$7,200$0$30,469$75,903$120,772$18,589$102,183$120,772
CouncillorLaurie Buffalo8.5$0$45,769$45,769$4,200$4,200$0$12,697$16,400$37,497$1,702$35,795$37,497
CouncillorHolly Johnson8.5$0$45,769$45,769$4,200$4,200$0$51,334$19,842$79,576$19,893$59,683$79,576
CouncillorRyan Lightning8.5$0$45,769$45,769$4,200$4,200$0$22,216$12,800$43,416$3,201$40,215$43,416
CouncillorLouise Omeasoo8.5$0$45,769$45,769$4,200$4,200$0$18,980$7,853$35,233$5,946$29,287$35,233
CouncillorElesha Saddleback8.5$0$45,769$45,769$4,200$4,200$0$15,134$7,700$31,234$3,455$27,779$31,234
CouncillorKatherine Swampy8.5$0$45,769$45,769$4,200$4,200$0$13,821$18,183$40,404$3,393$37,011$40,404
CouncillorShay Yellowbird0.5$0$1,289$1,289$4,200$4,200$0$1,555$0$9,955$1,139$8,816$9,955
Former CouncillorDarryl Montour8$0$39,846$39,846$3,857$3,857$0$22,690$70,250$100,654$8,262$92,392$100,654
Former CouncillorDanny Buffalo3.5$0$24,231$24,231$3,000$3,000$0$28,332$1,500$35,832$1,665$34,167$35,832
Former CouncillorKevin Buffalo3.5$0$24,231$24,231$3,000$3,000$0$27,758$43,695$77,453$2,278$75,175$77,453
Former CouncillorTerry Buffalo3.5$0$24,231$24,231$3,000$3,000$0$19,123$22,100$47,223$3,122$44,101$47,223
Former CouncillorLarron Northwest3.5$0$24,231$24,231$3,000$3,000$0$26,984$15,839$48,823$4,834$43,989$48,823
Former CouncillorOrdell Saddleback3.5$0$24,231$24,231$3,000$3,000$0$23,553$2,100$31,653$2,561$29,092$31,653
Former CouncillorVincent Saddleback3.5$0$24,231$24,231$3,000$3,000$0$30,293$10,343$46,636$921$45,715$46,636
Total$0$886,135$886,135$94,457$94,457$0$534,523$554,670$1,278,107$115,293$1,162,814$1,278,107

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.