Dease River

Financial data for Dease River for fiscal year 2015-16. Dease River is a First Nation in British Columbia with a registered population of 178 and an on-reserve population of 59. Information is extracted from publicly available annual reports published under the First Nations Financial Transparency Act.

Revenue and Expenses FY 2015-16

Visual breakdown of Dease River's revenue sources and how funds were spent during fiscal year 2015-16.

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Financial Summary FY 2015-16

Surplus/Deficit
The difference between total revenue and total expenses. A surplus indicates revenue exceeded expenses.
$212K deficit
Balance for FY 2015-16
Total Revenue
All revenue collected during the fiscal year, including transfers, own-source revenue, and other funding.
$4.60M
Total revenue in FY 2015-16
Total Expenses
All expenses incurred during the fiscal year including program delivery, administration, and capital costs.
$4.81M
Total expenses in FY 2015-16

Statement of Financial Position

Assets, liabilities, and net financial position as of the end of fiscal year 2015-16.

Tangible Capital Assets
Land, buildings, equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure owned by the First Nation.
$4.03M
As of fiscal year end 2015-16
Accumulated Surplus
The cumulative surplus accumulated over time from operations.
$4.45M
Total accumulated surplus

Land Claims

Historical and ongoing land claims involving Dease River.

ClaimStatusLast UpdateTotal Payments
One Mile Point
Concerned highway through One Mile Point Reserve in 1950s.
Settled
Settled through Negotiations
Jan 1993
$124K
Dease River McDame site
The FN alleges that Canada failed to set aside the McDame site as an Indian Reserve and failed to protect it from an alleged pre-emption in 1879 and Crown grant in 1889.
Concluded
No Lawful Obligation Found
Mar 2011
-
Separation
Alleges a breach of section 17 of the Indian Act when an allocation of reserve lands was not received from the Liard First Nation's land quantum, as set out in the 1985 referendum, which led to the 1988 creation of the current band.
Invited to Negotiate
Awaiting Response
Feb 2016
-
Total$124K

Remuneration and Expenses

Salaries, honoraria, travel, and other expenses paid to elected officials and senior employees during fiscal year 2015-16.

PositionNameMonthsRemuneration [Note 2]ExpensesTotal
ChiefJohnny, Ruby12$64,200$18,666$82,866
CouncillorFjellner, Margaret12$54,078$6,852$60,930
CouncillorJohnny, Annie12$4,591$1,468$6,059
CouncillorJohnny, Tania12$449$0$449
CouncillorPorter, Irene12$28,067$1,461$29,528
Total$151,385$28,447$179,832

This schedule is unaudited. Prepared by: REID HURST NAGY INC.

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.