Bigstone Cree Nation

Financial data for Bigstone Cree Nation for fiscal year 2017-18. Bigstone Cree Nation is a First Nation in Alberta with a registered population of 9,041 and an on-reserve population of 3,882. Information is extracted from publicly available annual reports published under the First Nations Financial Transparency Act.

Revenue and Expenses FY 2017-18

Visual breakdown of Bigstone Cree Nation's revenue sources and how funds were spent during fiscal year 2017-18.

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Financial Summary FY 2017-18

Surplus/Deficit
The difference between total revenue and total expenses. A surplus indicates revenue exceeded expenses.
$3.06M deficit
Balance for FY 2017-18
Total Revenue
All revenue collected during the fiscal year, including transfers, own-source revenue, and other funding.
$66.99M
Total revenue in FY 2017-18
Total Expenses
All expenses incurred during the fiscal year including program delivery, administration, and capital costs.
$70.05M
Total expenses in FY 2017-18

Statement of Financial Position

Assets, liabilities, and net financial position as of the end of fiscal year 2017-18.

Tangible Capital Assets
Land, buildings, equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure owned by the First Nation.
$62.43M
As of fiscal year end 2017-18
Accumulated Surplus
The cumulative surplus accumulated over time from operations.
$166.83M
Total accumulated surplus

Land Claims

Historical and ongoing land claims involving Bigstone Cree Nation.

ClaimStatusLast UpdateTotal Payments
Survey Discrepancy
Alleged discrepancy in the survey of its reserve.
Concluded
No Lawful Obligation Found
Jun 1977
-
Treaty Land Entitlement (Global Settlement)
Unfulfilled treaty land entitlement pursuant to Treaty No. 8.
Settled
Settled through Negotiations
Dec 2010
$231.40M
Ammunition and Twine
Failure to provide ammunition and twine pursuant to Treaty No. 8.
Settled
Settled through Negotiations
Dec 2010
-
Treaty 8 Agricultural Benefits/Tools
Failure to provide agricultural benefits and tools pursuant to Treaty No. 8.
Settled
Settled through Negotiations
Dec 2010
-
Total$231.40M

Remuneration and Expenses

Salaries, honoraria, travel, and other expenses paid to elected officials and senior employees during fiscal year 2017-18.

Remuneration

PositionNameMonthsRemuneration - honorariaRemuneration - severanceExpenses2018 Total
ChiefChief Gordon T. Auger12$97,500$0$18,488-
CouncillorArt Bigstone12$90,000$0$14,489-
CouncillorBert Alook12$90,000$0$13,607-
CouncillorClara Moberly12$90,000$0$11,327-
CouncillorEdward Bigstone12$90,000$0$19,654-
CouncillorFrancis Gladue12$90,000$0$13,902-
CouncillorFreda Alook-Gambler12$82,800$0$11,309-
CouncillorGloria Anderson12$90,000$0$22,629-
CouncillorIvan Alook12$90,000$0$16,371-
CouncillorJosie Auger12$90,000$0$12,331-
CouncillorStella Noskiye12$90,000$0$18,263-
Subtotal - Remuneration$1,162,670

Expenses

PositionMonthsRemuneration - honorariaRemuneration - severanceExpenses2018 Total
-$0$0$29,099-
Subtotal - Expenses$29,099
Grand Total$1,191,769

This schedule has been audited. 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.