Soowahlie
Financial data for Soowahlie for fiscal year 2020-21. Soowahlie is a First Nation in British Columbia with a registered population of 460 and an on-reserve population of 204. Information is extracted from publicly available annual reports published under the First Nations Financial Transparency Act.
Revenue and Expenses FY 2020-21
Visual breakdown of Soowahlie's revenue sources and how funds were spent during fiscal year 2020-21.
Financial Summary FY 2020-21
Statement of Financial Position
Assets, liabilities, and net financial position as of the end of fiscal year 2020-21.
Land Claims
Historical and ongoing land claims involving Soowahlie.
| Claim | Status | Last Update | Total Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
Colonial Reserve Alleges the illegal reduction and alienation of part of the "Soo-why-lie Colonial Reserve", later known as IR No.14, in 1868. | Invited to Negotiate | Active Jan 2019 | - |
IR 14 Cultus Lake Road Alleges a breach of lawful obligation in the course of the Province of British Columbia’s appropriation of lands for the establishment of and improvements to the Cultus Lake Road on Soowahlie I.R. No. 14 and was inadequately compensated. | Invited to Negotiate | Active Mar 2024 | - |
Chilliwack Lake (Mount Baker) Road on IR 14 Alleges breaches of statutory and fiduciary obligations in relation to the taking of 2.71 acres of IR 14 for the construction of Chilliwack Lake (Mount Baker) Road between 1898 and 1899. | Invited to Negotiate | Active May 2024 | - |
Timber IR 14 Alleges the failure to meet fiduciary obligations when granting Timber Licence 209 on Soowahlie IR 14, and when managing the resulting logging operation. The events of the surrender and sale of timber, and the resulting logging operation took place between 1922-1932. | Under Assessment | Justice Department Preparing Legal Opinion May 2024 | - |
| Total | $0 | ||
Remuneration and Expenses
Salaries, honoraria, travel, and other expenses paid to elected officials and senior employees during fiscal year 2020-21.
| Position | Name | Months | Salary and honoraria | Other remuneration | Subtotal | Expenses | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief | Brenda Wallace | 12 | $111,795 | $0 | $111,795 | $6,737 | $118,532 |
| Councillor | Tanya Commodore | 12 | $68,617 | $0 | $68,617 | $5,000 | $73,617 |
| Councillor | Marcella Commodore | 12 | $92,038 | $0 | $92,038 | $11,442 | $103,480 |
| Councillor | Darrel Commodore | 12 | $28,050 | $0 | $28,050 | $5,000 | $33,050 |
| Total | $300,500 | $0 | $300,500 | $28,179 | $328,679 |
This schedule has been audited. 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.
