Fort Nelson First Nation

Financial data for Fort Nelson First Nation for fiscal year 2023-24. Fort Nelson First Nation is a First Nation in British Columbia with a registered population of 1,008 and an on-reserve population of 437. 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 Fort Nelson 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.
$43.10M surplus
Balance for FY 2023-24
Total Revenue
All revenue collected during the fiscal year, including transfers, own-source revenue, and other funding.
$71.00M
Total revenue in FY 2023-24
Total Expenses
All expenses incurred during the fiscal year including program delivery, administration, and capital costs.
$27.90M
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.

Tangible Capital Assets
Land, buildings, equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure owned by the First Nation.
$22.94M
As of fiscal year end 2023-24
Accumulated Surplus
The cumulative surplus accumulated over time from operations.
$137.12M
Total accumulated surplus

Land Claims

Historical and ongoing land claims involving Fort Nelson First Nation.

ClaimStatusLast UpdateTotal Payments
BC Trapline Registration
Alleged failure by Canada to protect traplines in light of BC Trapline Registration process.
Invited to Negotiate
Active
Sep 2013
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Frontage Lands
Alleges a breach of lawful obligation with regard to the establishment of IR 2 in a timely manner, in a manner consistent with Treay 8 obligations and in the establishment of the reserve boundaries.
Concluded
No Lawful Obligation Found
Jul 2016
-
Treaty 8 Agricultural Benefits
Failure to provide agricultural benefits pursuant to Treaty No. 8.
Settled
Settled through Negotiations
Nov 2017
$41.40M
Annuity Provisions of Treaty 8
Alleges a failure to deliver a nominal amount of legal tender having a value, in terms of purchasing power, equivalent to that possessed by $5, $15, or $25 at the time the Band started receiving annuity payments under Treaty 8 in 1910.
Other
File Closed
Mar 2023
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Total$41.40M

Remuneration and Expenses

Salaries, honoraria, travel, and other expenses paid to elected officials and senior employees during fiscal year 2023-24.

PositionNameMonthsRemuneration as elected council memberRemuneration in capacity other than elected council memberExpensesTotal
Chief Councillor & Board Chair of Deh Tai Limited PartnershipSharleen Gale12$175,010$4,586$25,149$204,745
Councillor & Elders Activities CoordinatorPatricia Capot-Blanc12$61,903$50,123$21,825$133,851
CouncillorHarvey Behn12$36,757$0$14,944$51,701
Councillor & Community Health Services SupervisorChrystal Fincaryk12$51,789$67,867$23,206$142,862
CouncillorArchie Harrold12$64,486$0$32,284$96,770
Councillor, Finance Manager and Custodian at Deh Tai Limited PartnershipRoberta Michel12$61,875$109,707$30,255$201,837
Councillor & Roads and Equipment Utilities WorkerJohn Michel12$50,029$55,093$17,713$122,835
Total$501,849$287,376$165,376$954,601

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.