Bridge River
Financial data for Bridge River for fiscal year 2019-20. Bridge River is a First Nation in British Columbia with a registered population of 501 and an on-reserve population of 242. Information is extracted from publicly available annual reports published under the First Nations Financial Transparency Act.
Revenue and Expenses FY 2019-20
Visual breakdown of Bridge River's revenue sources and how funds were spent during fiscal year 2019-20.
Financial Summary FY 2019-20
Statement of Financial Position
Assets, liabilities, and net financial position as of the end of fiscal year 2019-20.
Land Claims
Historical and ongoing land claims involving Bridge River.
| Claim | Status | Last Update | Total Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
Moha Highway IR #1 Alleges a breach of fiduciary duty in allowing the Province to expropriate lands for highway purposes without compensation for the First Nation. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Oct 2025 | $7.46M |
Meadow Lands Reserve Creation Alleges that Canada breached its obligations to the Band when it failed to allot the Meadow Lands as a Reserve in 1881, and again in 1896, when Canada failed to allot the Meadow Lands as a Reserve after acknowledging the Band’s wishes to secure the land as a Reserve. | Invited to Negotiate | Active Aug 2024 | - |
IR 1 War Measures Act Expropriation The First Nation alleges that Canada breached its legal and fiduciary duties by allowing 11.78 acres of Bridge River I.R. 1 to be expropriated under the authority of the War Measures Act. | Under Assessment | Justice Department Preparing Legal Opinion May 2023 | - |
IR 2 Reserve Creation and Blackhill Creek Village Site Alleges Crown breached its lawful obligation when it failed to include the S7axw village site area within the First Nation’s Bridge River IR 2. | Under Assessment | Justice Department Preparing Legal Opinion Feb 2025 | - |
| Total | $7.46M | ||
Remuneration and Expenses
Salaries, honoraria, travel, and other expenses paid to elected officials and senior employees during fiscal year 2019-20.
| Position | Name | Months | Remuneration [Note 2] | Expenses [Note 3] | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief | M. Susan James | 12 | $18,850 | $6,361 | $25,211 |
| Councillor | Gerald Michel | 12 | $11,288 | $205 | $11,493 |
| Lands & Resources Liaison | Gerald Michel | 10 | $20,094 | $259 | $20,353 |
| Councillor | Harold James | 12 | $9,675 | $1,186 | $10,861 |
| Councillor | Brenda Frank | 12 | $10,375 | $3,880 | $14,255 |
| Councillor | Ina Williams | 12 | $10,725 | $6,207 | $16,932 |
| Total | $81,007 | $18,098 | $99,105 |
This schedule is unaudited. Prepared by: Morine & Schindler Chartered Professional Accountants 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.
