Squamish

Financial data for Squamish for fiscal year 2023-24. Squamish is a First Nation in British Columbia with a registered population of 4,645 and an on-reserve population of 2,373. 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 Squamish'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.
$86.92M surplus
Balance for FY 2023-24
Total Revenue
All revenue collected during the fiscal year, including transfers, own-source revenue, and other funding.
$232.36M
Total revenue in FY 2023-24
Total Expenses
All expenses incurred during the fiscal year including program delivery, administration, and capital costs.
$145.45M
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.
$402.39M
As of fiscal year end 2023-24
Total Liabilities
Accounts payable, long-term debt, and other obligations owed to external parties.
$128.32M
As of fiscal year end 2023-24
Tangible Capital Assets
Land, buildings, equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure owned by the First Nation.
$190.29M
As of fiscal year end 2023-24
Accumulated Surplus
The cumulative surplus accumulated over time from operations.
$466.61M
Total accumulated surplus

Land Claims

Historical and ongoing land claims involving Squamish.

ClaimStatusLast UpdateTotal Payments
Mission I.R. No. 1 - 1910 Surrender
First Nation alleges the 1910 surrender was invalid because it did not comply with sections 49 and 51 of the Indian Act.
Other
File Closed
May 2000
-
BC Cut-Off Lands (SPLIT #16) "Ambleside"
Alienation of reserve land arising from decisions of the McKenna-McBride Commission in 1916.
Settled
Settled through Negotiations
Oct 1983
$958K
Capilano I.R. No. 5 - Bouillon Lands
Alleged 74 acres of Capilano I.R. No. 5, as allotted by the Joint Reserve Commission in 1877, was subsequently alienated from the FN.
Settled
Settled through Negotiations
Sep 2000
$10.00M
Total$10.96M

Remuneration and Expenses

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

PositionNameMonthsRemuneration (excluding pension and benefits)Pension and benefits paid to service providersRemuneration (including pension and benefits)ExpensesTotal
Council ChairpersonKhelsilem - Dustin Rivers12$88,272$15,366$103,638$8,543$103,638
Councillor, SpokespersonSxwíxwtn - Wilson Williams12$84,278$16,683$100,961$2,235$100,961
Councillor, SpokespersonSyexwáliya - Ann Whonnock12$84,278$9,411$93,689$0$93,689
Councillor, RegionalTiyáltelut - Kristen Rivers12$80,285$15,979$96,264$3,402$96,264
Councillor, Squamish ValleyJoyce Williams12$82,780$16,232$99,012$0$99,012
CouncillorSempúlyan - Stewart Gonzales12$80,285$13,958$94,243$2,785$94,243
Councillor, North ShoreSumkwaht - Shayla Jacobs12$80,285$11,051$91,336$0$91,336
CouncillorXwélxwelacha - Chief Richard Williams9$56,749$2,355$59,104$1,338$59,104
CouncillorK'ana - Deborah Baker2$11,906$0$11,906$0$11,906
Band ManagerTsiyaliya - Bianca Cameron12$80,285$15,979$96,264$0$96,264
Total$729,403$117,014$846,417$18,303$846,417

This schedule has been audited. Prepared by: PricewaterhouseCoopers 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.