Witset First Nation
Financial data for Witset First Nation for fiscal year 2022-23. Witset First Nation is a First Nation in British Columbia with a registered population of 2,147 and an on-reserve population of 716. Information is extracted from publicly available annual reports published under the First Nations Financial Transparency Act.
Revenue and Expenses FY 2022-23
Visual breakdown of Witset First Nation's revenue sources and how funds were spent during fiscal year 2022-23.
Financial Summary FY 2022-23
Statement of Financial Position
Assets, liabilities, and net financial position as of the end of fiscal year 2022-23.
Land Claims
Historical and ongoing land claims involving Witset First Nation.
| Claim | Status | Last Update | Total Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
Wiumasgum-Qwe'Qwa'Sot'Em (ASSCTN) | - | - | |
Wrongful Alienation of Reserves Alleged that the Nation was a Band pursuant to the terms of the Indian Act and that its Reserves were wrongfully alienated. Also alleges that the Nation was wrongfully amalgamated with the Mamalilikulla-Qwe'Qwa'Sot'Em. | Other | File Closed May 2008 | - |
Moricetown IR 2 - Grand Trunk Pacific CNR (Band previous name: Moricetown). Alleges Canada breached fiduciary duty when it granted a railway R/W and station ground to GTP in 1909, as well, alleges breach of fiduciary duty when it allowed a pipeline easement on IR #2 in 1921. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Mar 2013 | $62K |
Blunt Creek Road Right of Way (Band previous name: Moricetown). Alleges illegal and improper expropriation of reserve land for a forest service road and failure to obtain adequate compensation. | Concluded | No Lawful Obligation Found Oct 2013 | - |
| Total | $62K | ||
Remuneration and Expenses
Salaries, honoraria, travel, and other expenses paid to elected officials and senior employees during fiscal year 2022-23.
| Position | Name | Months | Remuneration [Note 2] | Expenses [Note 3] | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief | Barry NIKAL | 5 | $18,450 | $36,077 | $54,527 |
| Councilor | Andrew TOM | 12 | $12,750 | $9,591 | $22,341 |
| Councilor | Sheri GREEN | 12 | $12,750 | $5,760 | $18,510 |
| Councilor | Russell LEWIS | 12 | $12,750 | $942 | $13,692 |
| Councilor | Warner WILLIAM | 12 | $15,170 | $4,946 | $20,116 |
| Councilor | Desmond MCKINNON | 5 | $440,097 | $18,190 | $458,287 |
| Councilor | Sherry MCKINNON | 5 | $13,390 | $11,473 | $24,863 |
| Councilor | Avril JACK | 5 | $82,963 | $15,148 | $98,111 |
| Councilor | Kayla MITCHELL | 5 | $14,430 | $5,239 | $19,669 |
| Councilor | Charmayne NIKAL | 5 | $75,677 | $10,278 | $85,955 |
| Councilor | Ian MICHELL | 12 | $12,750 | $4,605 | $17,355 |
| Councilor | Elgin Cutler | 12 | $50,683 | $26,313 | $76,996 |
| Total | $761,860 | $148,562 | $910,422 |
This schedule is unaudited. Prepared by: MNP 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.
