Sumas First Nation

Financial data for Sumas First Nation for fiscal year 2023-24. Sumas First Nation is a First Nation in British Columbia with a registered population of 384 and an on-reserve population of 189. 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 Sumas First Nation'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.
$2.65M surplus
Balance for FY 2023-24
Total Revenue
All revenue collected during the fiscal year, including transfers, own-source revenue, and other funding.
$21.03M
Total revenue in FY 2023-24
Total Expenses
All expenses incurred during the fiscal year including program delivery, administration, and capital costs.
$18.38M
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.

Tangible Capital Assets
Land, buildings, equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure owned by the First Nation.
$21.66M
As of fiscal year end 2023-24
Accumulated Surplus
The cumulative surplus accumulated over time from operations.
$42.66M
Total accumulated surplus

Land Claims

Historical and ongoing land claims involving Sumas First Nation.

ClaimStatusLast UpdateTotal Payments
Upper Sumas I.R. No. 6 - 28.83 Acres
Alleged 28.83 acres of and taken from Upper Sumas I.R. No. 6 by V. V. & E. Railway.
Settled
Settled through Negotiations
May 2016
$15.45M
Upper Sumas I.R. No. 6 - 1.26 Acres
Alleged 1.26 acres of and taken from Upper Sumas I.R. No. 6 by V. V. & E. Railway.
Settled
Settled through Negotiations
Mar 2004
$1.06M
Sumas I.R. # 7
Alleged improper surrender of Sumas I.R. # 7 in 1919 for sale to the Soldier Settlement Board.
Settled
Settled through Negotiations
Mar 2004
$185K
Upper Semáth 1200 Acre Colonial Reserve
The First Nation alleges that Canada breached its fiduciary duty by reducing the Upper Sumas Colonial Reserve from 1200 acres to 440 acres without consulting with or compensating the Sumas First Nation.
Under Assessment
Justice Department Preparing Legal Opinion
Oct 2023
-
Total$16.69M

Remuneration and Expenses

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

PositionNameMonthsRemuneration [Note 2]Expenses [Note 3]Total
ChiefDalton Silver12$90,017$23,668$113,685
CouncillorClint Tuttle12$79,895$12,973$92,868
CouncillorChris Silver12$82,930$8,194$91,124
CouncillorTroy Ganzeveld12$65,025$1,618$66,643
Total$317,867$46,453$364,320

This schedule has been audited. Prepared by: Manning Elliott 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.