Dene Tha'
Financial data for Dene Tha' for fiscal year 2016-17. Dene Tha' is a First Nation in Alberta with a registered population of 3,295 and an on-reserve population of 2,171. 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 Dene Tha''s revenue sources and how funds were spent during fiscal year 2016-17.
Financial Summary FY 2016-17
Statement of Financial Position
Assets, liabilities, and net financial position as of the end of fiscal year 2016-17.
Land Claims
Historical and ongoing land claims involving Dene Tha'.
| Claim | Status | Last Update | Total Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
Ammunition/Twine Provisions of Treaty 8 Alleged Crown had obligations to provide Ammunition, Twine and other provisions pursuant to Treaty 8. | Other | File Closed Feb 2015 | - |
Treaty Land Entitlement First Nation alleges it did not receive its full land entitlement when reserves were set aside in 1950 and 1960. | Other | File Closed Feb 2015 | - |
Treaty 8 Agricultural Benefits Alleges breach of legal, equitable and fiduciary obligations due to the failure to provide agricultural benefits pursuant to Treaty 8. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Mar 2021 | $150.00M |
Annuities Provisions of Treaty 8 Asserts that the Crown in Right of Canada has failed to perform the annuity provisions of Treaty No. 8 as agreed to by the parties at the time the treaty was made in 1899, and Dene Tha’ First Nation adhered to in 1900. | Other | File Closed Mar 2023 | - |
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 First Nations. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Dec 2024 | $243K |
| Total | $150.24M | ||
Remuneration and Expenses
Salaries, honoraria, travel, and other expenses paid to elected officials and senior employees during fiscal year 2016-17.
| Position | Name | Months | Remuneration | Expenses | 2017 Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief | Joe Pastion | 12 | $85,000 | $53,836 | $138,836 |
| Councillor | Harold Wasp-Colin | 12 | $60,000 | $64,746 | $124,746 |
| Councillor | Delbert Salopree | 12 | $60,000 | $50,625 | $110,625 |
| Councillor | Stephen Didzena | 12 | $60,000 | $49,483 | $109,483 |
| Councillor | Thomas Ahkimnachie | 12 | $60,000 | $48,149 | $108,149 |
| Councillor | Joseph B. Beaulieu | 12 | $60,000 | $47,132 | $107,132 |
| Councillor | Fabian Chonkolay | 12 | $60,000 | $43,371 | $103,371 |
| Councillor | Sidney Chambaud | 12 | $60,000 | $27,906 | $87,906 |
| Councillor | Shane Providence-Toho | 12 | $60,000 | $13,721 | $73,721 |
| Total | $565,000 | $398,969 | $963,969 |
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.
