Witset First Nation

Financial data for Witset First Nation for fiscal year 2023-24. 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 2023-24

Visual breakdown of Witset First Nation's revenue sources and how funds were spent during fiscal year 2023-24.

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Financial Summary FY 2023-24

Surplus/Deficit
The difference between total revenue and total expenses. A surplus indicates revenue exceeded expenses.
$21.74M surplus
Balance for FY 2023-24
Total Revenue
All revenue collected during the fiscal year, including transfers, own-source revenue, and other funding.
$41.33M
Total revenue in FY 2023-24
Total Expenses
All expenses incurred during the fiscal year including program delivery, administration, and capital costs.
$19.60M
Total expenses in FY 2023-24

Statement of Financial Position

Assets, liabilities, and net financial position as of the end of fiscal year 2023-24.

Total Financial Assets
Cash, investments, accounts receivable, and other assets that can be converted to cash.
$63.79M
As of fiscal year end 2023-24
Tangible Capital Assets
Land, buildings, equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure owned by the First Nation.
$35.14M
As of fiscal year end 2023-24
Accumulated Surplus
The cumulative surplus accumulated over time from operations.
$89.52M
Total accumulated surplus

Land Claims

Historical and ongoing land claims involving Witset First Nation.

ClaimStatusLast UpdateTotal Payments
Wiumasgum-Qwe'Qwa'Sot'Em (ASSCTN)
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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
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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 2023-24.

PositionNameMonthsRemuneration [Note 2]Expenses [Note 3]Total
ChiefElgin Cutler12$50,715$52,895$103,610
Deputy ChiefKayla Mitchell12$22,322$17,067$39,389
CouncilorAndrew Tom12$13,000$300$13,300
CouncilorSherry Mckinnon12$16,460$1,097$17,557
CouncilorCharmayne Nikal12$17,000$3,294$20,294
CouncilorDuane Mitchell6$6,000$400$6,400
CouncilorJerry Sr. William6$10,200$4,113$14,313
CouncilorSheri Green12$14,800$4,106$18,906
CouncilorSandra George6$6,600$1,261$7,861
CouncilorWarner William12$13,000$400$13,400
CouncilorButch Dennis6$6,000$1,065$7,065
CouncilorVictor Jim6$6,000$400$6,400
Total$182,097$86,398$268,495

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.