THE MESSAGE:
The Transparency Act measures shows a wide range in the salaries of First Nation Chiefs. The Harper government expected First Nation band councils to use taxpayer dollars responsibly and for the benefit of all community members, which is why they brought in the First Nation Transparency Act," said Erica Meekes, spokeswoman for the Conservative Aboriginal Affairs Minister Bernard Valcourt.
Read below and try to stop your blood from boiling when you consider how the people, who refer to themselves as First Nations have been the beneficiaries of huge amounts of Canadian taxpayer dollars. CANADIANS are the victims of irresponsible chiefs and councils who seem to be the object of sympathy by bleeding heart do-gooders. The sympathizers are either ignorant of the real facts, too lazy to educate themselves or too apathetic to think for themselves.
Here are some cases that demonstrate the real facts. The public demonstrations by First Nation Chiefs who decry land confiscation or abuse of hunting and fishing territories, or a lack of consultation on building infrastructure are disingenuous and self-serving. It is obvious that their real interest lies in government handouts and money.
IN MANITOBA
In the CANADIAN city of Thompson Manitoba, with a population of 13,446, residents pay their mayor, deputy mayor and 8 council members a total of $80,474.45 annually for salaries that are taxable.
Per diem allowances AND INDEMNITIES are as follows:
The Mayor receives $29,745.45 per annum.
The Deputy Mayor receives $11,068.40 per annum.
The 8 Council members receive $9,915.15 per annum.
COMPARE THIS TO THE CHIEFS OF MANITOBA!
1. BIRKENHEAD OJIBWAY NATION
With a registered population of 1,918 the band pays their chief and 4 council members a total of $415,357 in TAX-FREE salaries AND per diems plus $1,557,766 in tobacco and fuel tax rebates.
2. LONG PLAINS FIRST NATION @ PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE
With a registered population of 813 the band pays their chief Dennis Meeches and council members a total of $539,918 in tax-free salaries and per diems.
3. LITTLE GRAND RAPIDS FIRST NATION
4. BUFFALO POINT FIRST NATION
5. MATHIAS COLOMB FIRST NATION
With a registered population of 3,192 the band pays their chief Arlen Dumas and council members a total of $601,726 in tax-free salaries and per diems.
IN ONTARIO
1. SHOAL LAKE NO. 40 FIRST NATION IN ONTARIO
With a registered on-reserve population of 293 people the band pays their chief Irwin Redsky and 4 council members $267,799 in tax-free salaries and $58,930 in tax-free expenses.
2. ATTAWAPISCAT RESERVE
There are over 2800 members of Attawapiskat First Nation, but the local on-reserve population was 1,549 according to the 2011 census.
Local leadership is an elected government of a chief, Theresa Spence, a deputy chief and 12 councillors who serve three-year terms.
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In 2014 the Federal Government demanded the Attawapiskat First Nation pay back $1.8 million after an audit determined the band could not account for the money that was supposed to be spent on housing. PM Harper said, “This government has spent some $90 million, since coming to office, just on Attawapiskat's reported housing crisis and poverty, That’s over $50,000 for every man, woman and child in the community."
IN ALBERTA
1. SAMSON CREE FIRST NATION
With a registered population of 8,059 paying their chief Kurt Buffalo and band council members a total of $2,149,998 in tax-free salaries and per diems ($266.78 per capita).
2. FORT MCKAY FIRST NATION
With a registered population of 827 (no wonder he looks happy) they payed their chief and band council members a total of $2,067,098 in tax-free salaries and per diems, and $151,428 in travel expenses.
At $644,441, Chief Jim Boucher of the Fort McKay First Nation collected the highest salary out of any chief in Alberta, and the second highest in Canada.
According to audited statements filed with Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, Chief Boucher earned the high salary during a 12 month period ending March 31, 2014. During the same period, he had $60,157 in expenses.
Councillors David Boucher, Raymond Powder and Gerard Gladue all earned $316,270, while Coun. Ruth McKenzie earned $241,346. There expenses ranged from $15,622 to $27,598.
3. ENOCH CREE FIRST NATION
With a registered population of 2,469 pay their chief Ron Morin and band council members a total of $1,159,707 in tax-free salaries and per diems, $84,030 in travel expenses, ($503.74 per capita). Also, Enoch Cree First Nation pay their Board of Directors $1,511,457 in tax-free salaries and tax-free expenses.
In October, 2006, the Enoch Cree Nation opened the River Cree Casino and Resort, a $210-million casino, hotel and sports complex located on the northeast corner of the larger reserve adjacent to the City of Edmonton.
IN BRITISH COLUMBIA
KWIKWETLEM FIRST NATION
B.C. First Nation chief rejects calls to step down over pay
With a membership of 82 in this small community in B.C. chief Ron Giesbrecht of the Kwikwetlem First Nation in British Columbia received a salary as chief of $4,800, but he also got an $800,000 bonus for his role as economic development officer.
There is poverty, no water, poor housing, no health facilities. Why?
THE ANSWER:
Because the money can’t seem to get past the chief and council.
THE QUOTE:
"The good life is one inspired by love and guided by knowledge."
Bertrand Russell
THE LEMON:
To Chief Jim Boucher of the Fort McKay First Nation for depriving his band of their share of Federal Grants
THE CLIP:
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