Lower Similkameen
Financial data for Lower Similkameen for fiscal year 2013-14. Lower Similkameen is a First Nation in British Columbia with a registered population of 715 and an on-reserve population of 262. Information is extracted from publicly available annual reports published under the First Nations Financial Transparency Act.
Revenue and Expenses FY 2013-14
Visual breakdown of Lower Similkameen's revenue sources and how funds were spent during fiscal year 2013-14.
Financial Summary FY 2013-14
Statement of Financial Position
Assets, liabilities, and net financial position as of the end of fiscal year 2013-14.
Land Claims
Historical and ongoing land claims involving Lower Similkameen.
| Claim | Status | Last Update | Total Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
Burlington Railway Alleged that the compensation it received for the expropriation of reserve lands for a railway in 1905 was inadequate. | Invited to Negotiate | Active Feb 2021 | - |
Alienation of IR # 1 Alleged that a reserve of some 1,350 acres was alloted to the FN by Reserve Commissioner, and parts of this reserve were illegally sold to third parties, leaving a total of only 381 acres. This reserve, too, was later cancelled. | Concluded | No Lawful Obligation Found May 2006 | - |
Spotted Lake Alleged that Canada has a lawful obligation to the Okanagan Nation to contribute money to the purchase of Spotted Lake so that it can be protected as a reserve land within the meaning of the Indian Act. | Concluded | Claim Resolved through Administrative Remedy May 2001 | - |
Alienation of I.R. No. 13 Alleges 2600 acres was allotted by the BC Royal Commission as a grazing reserve, and was thereafter wrongfully alienated. | Concluded | No Lawful Obligation Found Jun 2010 | - |
River Erosion of Seven Reserves Alleged failure to protect seven reserves from loss of land due to river erosion. | Concluded | No Lawful Obligation Found Dec 2010 | - |
Unlawful Alienation of IR 1 Alleges a breach of fiduciary duties with regard to the failure to protect the First Nation’s settlement during the colonial period. Alleges unlawful alienation of IR 1 from the First Nation, during which Canada permitted settlers to illegally purchase reserve lands, failed to object to the reduced acreage of IR 1, and allowed the unlawful cancellation of IR 1. | Under Assessment | Justice Department Preparing Legal Opinion Dec 2025 | - |
| Total | $0 | ||
Remuneration and Expenses
Salaries, honoraria, travel, and other expenses paid to elected officials and senior employees during fiscal year 2013-14.
| Position | Name | Months | Remuneration [Note 2] | Expenses [Note 3] | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHIEF | ROBERT EDWARD | 7 | $39,609 | $12,392 | $52,001 |
| CHIEF | KEITH CROW | 5 | $16,633 | $5,268 | $21,901 |
| COUNCILLOR | TERRY TERBASKET | 12 | $10,300 | $2,114 | $12,414 |
| COUNCILLOR | LAUREN TERBASKET | 12 | $7,400 | $1,785 | $9,185 |
| COUNCILLOR | ALEXANDER TERBASKET | 7 | $4,250 | $648 | $4,898 |
| COUNCILLOR | ELIZA TERBASKET | 5 | $2,000 | $92 | $2,092 |
| Total | $80,192 | $22,299 | $102,491 |
This schedule has been audited. Prepared by: REID HURST NAGY INC.
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.
