Yellowknives Dene First Nation

Financial data for Yellowknives Dene First Nation for fiscal year 2019-20. Yellowknives Dene First Nation is a First Nation in Northwest Territories with a registered population of 1,720 and an on-reserve population of 825. Information is extracted from publicly available annual reports published under the First Nations Financial Transparency Act.

Revenue and Expenses FY 2019-20

Visual breakdown of Yellowknives Dene First Nation's revenue sources and how funds were spent during fiscal year 2019-20.

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Financial Summary FY 2019-20

Surplus/Deficit
The difference between total revenue and total expenses. A surplus indicates revenue exceeded expenses.
$1.77M surplus
Balance for FY 2019-20
Total Revenue
All revenue collected during the fiscal year, including transfers, own-source revenue, and other funding.
$13.25M
Total revenue in FY 2019-20
Total Expenses
All expenses incurred during the fiscal year including program delivery, administration, and capital costs.
$11.48M
Total expenses in FY 2019-20

Statement of Financial Position

Assets, liabilities, and net financial position as of the end of fiscal year 2019-20.

Total Financial Assets
Cash, investments, accounts receivable, and other assets that can be converted to cash.
$24.97M
As of fiscal year end 2019-20
Total Liabilities
Accounts payable, long-term debt, and other obligations owed to external parties.
$7.60M
As of fiscal year end 2019-20
Tangible Capital Assets
Land, buildings, equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure owned by the First Nation.
$5.96M
As of fiscal year end 2019-20
Accumulated Surplus
The cumulative surplus accumulated over time from operations.
$23.44M
Total accumulated surplus

Land Claims

Historical and ongoing land claims involving Yellowknives Dene First Nation.

ClaimStatusLast UpdateTotal Payments
Treaty Land Entitlement
Unfulfilled treaty land entitlement pursuant to Treaty No. 8.
Concluded
Claim Resolved through Administrative Remedy
Nov 1996
-
Treaty 8 Agricultural Benefits
Alleges the failure to provide agricultural benefits promised under Treaty 8.
Invited to Negotiate
Awaiting Response
Oct 2025
-
Total$0

Remuneration and Expenses

Salaries, honoraria, travel, and other expenses paid to elected officials and senior employees during fiscal year 2019-20.

PositionNameMonthsSalaries and BenefitsHonorariaDene ResourcesTravel ExpensesTotal
ChiefEdward Sangris12$119,600$0$2,500$12,962-
ChiefErnest Betsina12$119,600$150$3,500$9,901-
CouncilorBob Drygeese10$780$8,525$19,900$2,466-
CouncilorPhilip Liske4$0$6,800$75$1,207-
CouncilorJonas Sangris10$0$21,100$1,000$3,510-
CouncilorNapoleon Mackenzie1$0$450$0$0-
CouncilorMaryrose Sundberg4$0$2,750$1,000$1,426-
CouncilorRandy Baillargeon4$0$1,850$1,150$0-
CouncilorCatherine Coe (Lafferty)4$0$2,600$0$270-
CouncilorLena Black6$39,191$5,600$1,133$5,831-
CouncilorGordie Liske4$0$2,300$2,300$3,346-
CouncilorCecile Beaulieu6$0$7,425$500$842-
CouncilorJustina Black6$0$2,925$500$0-
CouncilorJessica Deleary6$0$7,750$2,050$918-
CouncilorWilliam Lines6$43,916$7,575$1,100$3,600-
CouncilorElizabeth Liske6$0$4,400$846$0-
CouncilorKateri Lynn6$14,625$4,400$1,152$2,430-
CouncilorLiza Pieper6$0$6,575$1,250$463-
Total$337,712$93,175$39,956$49,172$0

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.