Kwikwetlem First Nation

Financial data for Kwikwetlem First Nation for fiscal year 2017-18. Kwikwetlem First Nation is a First Nation in British Columbia with a registered population of 147 and an on-reserve population of 49. Information is extracted from publicly available annual reports published under the First Nations Financial Transparency Act.

Revenue and Expenses FY 2017-18

Visual breakdown of Kwikwetlem First Nation's revenue sources and how funds were spent during fiscal year 2017-18.

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Financial Summary FY 2017-18

Surplus/Deficit
The difference between total revenue and total expenses. A surplus indicates revenue exceeded expenses.
$975K surplus
Balance for FY 2017-18
Total Revenue
All revenue collected during the fiscal year, including transfers, own-source revenue, and other funding.
$9.70M
Total revenue in FY 2017-18
Total Expenses
All expenses incurred during the fiscal year including program delivery, administration, and capital costs.
$8.72M
Total expenses in FY 2017-18

Statement of Financial Position

Assets, liabilities, and net financial position as of the end of fiscal year 2017-18.

Total Financial Assets
Cash, investments, accounts receivable, and other assets that can be converted to cash.
$8.93M
As of fiscal year end 2017-18
Total Liabilities
Accounts payable, long-term debt, and other obligations owed to external parties.
$4.33M
As of fiscal year end 2017-18
Tangible Capital Assets
Land, buildings, equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure owned by the First Nation.
$7.17M
As of fiscal year end 2017-18
Accumulated Surplus
The cumulative surplus accumulated over time from operations.
$12.06M
Total accumulated surplus

Land Claims

Historical and ongoing land claims involving Kwikwetlem First Nation.

ClaimStatusLast UpdateTotal Payments
Indian Island
Alleges the breach of fiduciary duty to act reasonably and with diligence in failing to set aside Indian Island as an Indian reserve.
Invited to Negotiate
Awaiting Response
Jun 2025
-
Dykes on or Adjacent to IR No. 1 and IR No. 2
Alleges breaches of statutory and fiduciary obligation in relation to four dykes (Colony Farm No. 1 dyke, Colony Farm No. 2 dyke, Red Bridge dyke, and IR No. 2 dyke) constructed on or adjacent to Coquitlam IR 1 and Coquitlam IR 2 between 1908 and 1967.
Invited to Negotiate
Active
Mar 2021
-
New Westminster City Lots Indian Reserve
The Kwikwetlem First Nation alleges that Canada breached its fiduciary and statutory duties to the First Nation when it sold the three City Lot Reserves to the City of New Westminster in 1945.
Invited to Negotiate
Active
Nov 2025
-
Poplar Island Reserve
The Kwikwetlem First Nation alleges that Canada breached its fiduciary and statutory obligations to the First Nation when it sold the entirety of the Poplar Island reserve to the City of New Westminster in 1945.
Invited to Negotiate
Active
Nov 2025
-
South New Westminster Indian Reserve
The Kwikwetlem First Nation alleges that Canada breached its fiduciary and statutory duties to the First Nation when Canada allegedly relinquished the South New Westminster Indian Reserve in 1891.
Invited to Negotiate
Active
Nov 2025
-
Pitt River Road Trespass on IR 2
Alleges that Canada breached its fiduciary duties by failing to prevent trespass of the Road on IR 2, by failing to obtain compensation, and by failing to rectify its errors once it was made aware of the situation.
Invited to Negotiate
Awaiting Response
Jan 2026
-
Total$0

Remuneration and Expenses

Salaries, honoraria, travel, and other expenses paid to elected officials and senior employees during fiscal year 2017-18.

PositionNameMonthsRemuneration [Note 2]Expenses [Note 3]Total
ChiefRon Giesbrecht12$33,037$13,444$46,481
CouncillorFred Hulbert12$87,461$286$87,747
CouncillorEd Hall6$73,319$0$73,319
CouncillorJohn Peters6$58,393$5,005$63,398
Total$252,210$18,735$270,945

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.