Saddle Lake Cree Nation

Financial data for Saddle Lake Cree Nation for fiscal year 2016-17. Saddle Lake Cree Nation is a First Nation in Alberta with a registered population of 11,744 and an on-reserve population of 7,145. Information is extracted from publicly available annual reports published under the First Nations Financial Transparency Act.

Land Claims

Historical and ongoing land claims involving Saddle Lake Cree Nation.

ClaimStatusLast UpdateTotal Payments
1925 Surrender
Alleged wrongful 1925 surrender of 18,720 acres of reserve.
Invited to Negotiate
Active
Dec 2016
-
Highway No. 652
The Crown breached its statutory and fiduciary duties to the Saddle Lake Cree Nation when expropriating lands from Saddle Lake IR 125 for the construction of Highway No. 652.
Invited to Negotiate
Awaiting Response
Dec 2023
-
Total$0

Remuneration and Expenses

Salaries, honoraria, travel, and other expenses paid to elected officials and senior employees during fiscal year 2016-17.

PositionNameMonthsSalaryOther RemunerationExpensesBenefitsMileage and AccommodationTotal
ChiefEddy Makoksis10$47,616$4,500$38,112--$90,228
ChiefLeonard Jackson2$27,923$1,000$1,709--$30,632
CouncillorHerb Cardinal12$65,400$4,600$32,954--$102,954
CouncillorTerry Cardinal12$65,400$12,800$47,053--$125,253
CouncillorJohn Large12$69,339$3,300$34,418--$107,057
CouncillorSam Cardinal10$41,400$10,750$49,132--$101,282
CouncillorRobbie Moosewah10$41,400$5,652$35,840--$82,892
CouncillorDarrell Quinney10$41,400$9,800$44,610--$95,810
CouncillorPauline Hunter10$41,400$8,000$30,499--$79,899
CouncillorLeslie Steinhauer10$41,400$7,256$52,461--$101,117
CouncillorJohn Shirt2$24,200$1,500$4,541--$30,241
CouncillorDennis Steinhauer2$27,647$900$2,392--$30,939
CouncillorShannon Houle2$24,200$0$4,172--$28,372
CouncillorCharlene Houle-White2$24,200$3,400$4,436--$32,036
CouncillorJason Whiskeyjack2$24,200$6,800$7,513--$38,513
ChiefBrian Favel12$102,767--$4,583$41,553$148,903
CouncillorJames Jackson Jr.12$98,021--$4,556$48,454$151,031
CouncillorGregory Sparklingeyes12$93,809--$3,751$30,664$128,224
CouncillorKevin Half12$73,002--$3,751$34,450$111,203
Total$974,724$80,258$389,842$16,641$155,121$1,616,586

This schedule is unaudited. Prepared by: Kingston Ross Pasnak LLP / Doyle & Company

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.