Squiala First Nation

Financial data for Squiala First Nation for fiscal year 2017-18. Squiala First Nation is a First Nation in British Columbia with a registered population of 221 and an on-reserve population of 147. 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 Squiala First Nation's revenue sources and how funds were spent during fiscal year 2017-18.

Loading...

Financial Summary FY 2017-18

Surplus/Deficit
The difference between total revenue and total expenses. A surplus indicates revenue exceeded expenses.
$298K surplus
Balance for FY 2017-18
Total Revenue
All revenue collected during the fiscal year, including transfers, own-source revenue, and other funding.
$4.91M
Total revenue in FY 2017-18
Total Expenses
All expenses incurred during the fiscal year including program delivery, administration, and capital costs.
$4.61M
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.

Tangible Capital Assets
Land, buildings, equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure owned by the First Nation.
$8.45M
As of fiscal year end 2017-18
Accumulated Surplus
The cumulative surplus accumulated over time from operations.
$26.96M
Total accumulated surplus

Land Claims

Historical and ongoing land claims involving Squiala First Nation.

ClaimStatusLast UpdateTotal Payments
Chilliwack River Diversion on Squiala IR# 7
Alleges failure: to obtain adequate compensation for the land taken; to obtain compensation for severing the reserve and taking gravel and soil; to minimally impair by selling the lands; to ensure compliance with the conditions of the expropriation.
Concluded
No Lawful Obligation Found
Dec 2010
-
DVA Drainage Ditch on Squiala IR 7
Improper lease of land and lease renewals and inadequate compensation, damages and delays.
Settled
Settled through Negotiations
Mar 2013
$57K
I.R. #7 CN Right of Way
Concerned the CNR railway right of way across the Squiala reserve.
Concluded
No Lawful Obligation Found
Aug 2009
-
Chilliwack Mountain Road on IR 8
Alleges unlawful taking of and failure to compensate for IR 8 land used for the Chilliwack Mountain Road.
Invited to Negotiate
Active
Jul 2021
-
Schweyey Dyke and Pumphouse on IR 8
Alleges unlawful taking of and failure to compensate for IR 8 land used for the Schweyey dyke, dyke top road and pumping station in 1949.
Settled
Settled through Negotiations
Oct 2022
$7.33M
Gravel Mismanagement on Squiala IR 7
Alleges a breach of fiduciary duty to ensure that full and fair compensation was paid for the extraction of gravel from Squiala IR 7 and to prevent an exploitative bargain regarding the gravel extraction.
Settled
Settled through Negotiations
Feb 2020
$320K
Canadian Northern Pacific Railway Right-of-Way IR 7
Alleges inadequate compensation and breaches of the British Columbia Railway Act concerning the surrender of 5.59 acres of Squiala I.R. 7.
Invited to Negotiate
Active
May 2020
-
Chilliwack River Diversion on IR No. 7
Alleges that the Crown breached its fiduciary duty by failing to disclose to the First Nation that the land would be used for a gravel pit prior to its use for the river diversion project, failing to obtain adequate compensation for lands, failing to ensure that the Township of Chilliwack complied with the conditions in the BCR, failing to protect the First Nation from an exploitive bargain with a third party.
Invited to Negotiate
Active
May 2020
-
Grandview Drive Right-of-Way on IR No. 8
Alleges that, in 1979, a 1.49 acre road right-of-way was expropriated without lawful authority by the Province of British Columbia from Squiala IR No. 8, thereby severing an additional 1.40 acres of reserve land.
Invited to Negotiate
Active
Apr 2024
-
Colonial Reserve
During the Colonial era the Crown unilaterally and without Squiala First Nation’s consent unlawfully reduced the Isquay-ahla Reserve.
Invited to Negotiate
Active
Mar 2025
-
Total$7.70M

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
ChiefDavid Jimmie12$15,900$178$16,078
CEODavid Jimmie12$87,973$0$87,973
CouncillorAllen Jimmie12$14,700$0$14,700
CouncillorStephen Jimmie12$18,900$0$18,900
Total$137,473$178$137,651

This schedule is unaudited. Prepared by: Ribeyre Chang Haylock

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.