Horse Lake First Nation
Financial data for Horse Lake First Nation for fiscal year 2018-19. Horse Lake First Nation is a First Nation in Alberta with a registered population of 1,428 and an on-reserve population of 530. Information is extracted from publicly available annual reports published under the First Nations Financial Transparency Act.
Statement of Financial Position
Assets, liabilities, and net financial position as of the end of fiscal year 2018-19.
Land Claims
Historical and ongoing land claims involving Horse Lake First Nation.
| Claim | Status | Last Update | Total Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
1928 Surrender Alleged 1928 surrender of its reserve was improper. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Mar 2001 | $125.11M |
1932 Transfer of Road Allowances Alleged improper transfer of land in 1932 to Province of Alberta for road purposes. Transfered land had been surrendered in 1928 (Surrender is at issue in another claim). | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Mar 2001 | - |
Ammunition and Twine Provisions of Treaty 8 Alleges a failure to distribute ammunition and twine provisions for the period of 1899 to 1952, failing to maintain proper records and accounts regarding the expenditure and distribution of ammunition and twine, failing to prevent abuse by trading companies, and failing to increase ammunition and twine distributions over time to reflect inflation. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Aug 2021 | $2.19M |
Treaty Land Entitlement Alleges an insufficient allotment of reserve land pursuant to the terms of Treaty 8. | Invited to Negotiate | Active Dec 2023 | - |
Agricultural Benefits Provisions of Treaty 8 Alleges breach of legal and fiduciary obligations by failing to provide agricultural benefits pursuant to Treaty 8, to maintain proper records and accounts of the expenditures and distribution of agricultual benefits, to recognize the obligation to provide agricultural benefits as distinct from the provision of benefits as relief and by failing to provide agricultural benefits in an amount and at a rate sufficient adjusted for inflation over time. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Mar 2021 | $57.79M |
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 Horse Lake First Nation. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Apr 2020 | $964K |
| Total | $186.06M | ||
Remuneration and Expenses
Salaries, honoraria, travel, and other expenses paid to elected officials and senior employees during fiscal year 2018-19.
| Position | Name | Months | Horse Lake First Nation Salaries | Horse Lake First Nation Honoraria | Horse Lake First Nation Travel | Horse Lake First Nation Economic Development | Horse Lake First Nation Gas Support | Horse Lake Investment Management Board Bonuses | Horse Lake Investment Management Board Travel | Horse Lake Industry Relations Corporation Travel | Horse Lake Industry Relations Corporation Honoraria | Horse Lake Industry Relations Corporation Bonuses | Horse Lake Oilfield and Construction Salaries | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief | Ramona Horseman | $181,869 | $0 | $46,190 | $15,000 | $10,000 | $5,000 | $16,720 | $6,914 | $56,400 | $1,000 | $0 | $339,093 | |
| Councillor | Nathan Horseman | $155,526 | $5,500 | $21,912 | $15,000 | $25,000 | $5,000 | $15,260 | $5,388 | $60,173 | $1,000 | $131,250 | $441,009 | |
| Councillor | Mark Petroski | $155,526 | $7,000 | $24,002 | $15,000 | $25,000 | $5,000 | $15,260 | $5,388 | $61,540 | $1,000 | $130,750 | $445,466 | |
| Councillor | Cameron Horseman | $155,526 | $6,500 | $26,853 | $15,000 | $25,000 | $5,000 | $13,720 | $10,111 | $64,942 | $1,000 | $146,750 | $470,402 | |
| Councillor | Dallas Ferguson | $155,526 | $6,500 | $22,283 | $15,000 | $10,000 | $5,000 | $15,260 | $14,048 | $70,841 | $1,000 | $148,750 | $464,208 | |
| Total | $803,973 | $25,500 | $141,240 | $75,000 | $95,000 | $25,000 | $76,220 | $41,849 | $313,896 | $5,000 | $557,500 | $2,160,178 |
This schedule has been audited. Prepared by: Crowe MacKay 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.
