Skwah
Financial data for Skwah for fiscal year 2016-17. Skwah is a First Nation in British Columbia with a registered population of 733 and an on-reserve population of 255. Information is extracted from publicly available annual reports published under the First Nations Financial Transparency Act.
Revenue and Expenses FY 2016-17
Visual breakdown of Skwah's revenue sources and how funds were spent during fiscal year 2016-17.
Financial Summary FY 2016-17
Statement of Financial Position
Assets, liabilities, and net financial position as of the end of fiscal year 2016-17.
Land Claims
Historical and ongoing land claims involving Skwah.
| Claim | Status | Last Update | Total Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
IR 4 Illegal Taking of Land for Dyke Alleges failure of fiduciary and Indian Act obligations to protect the reserve interest of Skwah Nation in Skwah IR 4 when it allowed the establishment of a dyke shortly after the 1894 flood and later reconstruction of the dyke shortly after the 1948 flood without lawful authority, without compensation, and in a manner which damaged the reserve. | Under Assessment | Justice Department Preparing Legal Opinion Apr 2024 | - |
Isquhay IR 9 Colonial Reserve Reduction Alleges that Canada breached its statutory and fiduciary duties to the Skwah First Nation by reducing the size of the Isquhay I.R. 9 Colonial Reserve without acquiring consent or compensating for the reduction. | Under Assessment | Date Research & Analysis started May 2025 | - |
| Total | $0 | ||
Remuneration and Expenses
Salaries, honoraria, travel, and other expenses paid to elected officials and senior employees during fiscal year 2016-17.
| Position | Name | Months | Remuneration | Expenses | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief | Robert Combes | 12 | $32,781 | $3,406 | $36,187 |
| Councilor | Lara Mussell | 12 | $9,000 | $0 | $9,000 |
| Councilor | Sheila Stewart | 12 | $43,449 | $2,160 | $45,609 |
| Councilor | Lester Mussell | 12 | $9,000 | $946 | $9,946 |
| Councilor | Leslie Williams | 12 | $24,500 | $2,042 | $26,542 |
| Total | $118,730 | $8,554 | $127,284 |
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.
