Namgis First Nation
Financial data for Namgis First Nation for fiscal year 2018-19. Namgis First Nation is a First Nation in British Columbia with a registered population of 2,005 and an on-reserve population of 931. Information is extracted from publicly available annual reports published under the First Nations Financial Transparency Act.
Revenue and Expenses FY 2018-19
Visual breakdown of Namgis First Nation's revenue sources and how funds were spent during fiscal year 2018-19.
Financial Summary FY 2018-19
Statement of Financial Position
Assets, liabilities, and net financial position as of the end of fiscal year 2018-19.
Land Claims
Historical and ongoing land claims involving Namgis First Nation.
| Claim | Status | Last Update | Total Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
Cheslakee I.R. No. 3 Alleged unlawful expropriation of 12.38 acres of Cheslakee I.R. No. 3 for highway purposes. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Sep 1994 | $250K |
Cormorant Island Alleged negligence by Canada in protecting Indian Reserve Commissioner's allotment of reserve land on Cormorant Island in 1882. | Other | File Closed Feb 2015 | - |
McKenna-McBride Application Alleged DIA failed to represent its interests in applying for additional lands to the McKenna-McBride Commission. | Other | File Closed Mar 2015 | - |
Nimpkish IR #2 - Cemetery Site Road Right of Way Alleged unlawful expropriatioon of .25 acre of Nimpkish I.R. No. 2 (cemetery) for road right-of-way. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Apr 1993 | $300K |
I.R. No. 1 Road Expropriation Alleged one half acre of Namgis I.R. #1 was unlawfully taken for road purposes in 1934 and that the FN was never compensated for the loss of this land. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Sep 2018 | $245K |
Cormorant Island Allocation Alleges a failure to protect the First Nation's interests resulting in the failure to have the entire Cormorant Island allotted as reserve or at a minimum all the land that was not encumbered by the Hudson lease. | Invited to Negotiate | Active Dec 2018 | - |
Nimpkish Lake Alleges a breach of the Crown fiduciary obligations to protect Namgis’ interests resulting in the failure to have the lands sought by Namgis allotted as reserve by the McKenna McBride Commission. The land Application at issue is Application 73 (Nimpkish Lake). | Other | Claim Active at the SC Tribunal Jun 2025 | - |
Pearse and Plumper Islands Alleges a breach of the Crown fiduciary obligations to protect Namgis’ interests resulting in the failure to have the lands sought by Namgis allotted as reserve by the McKenna McBride Commission. These land Applications at issue are Application 76 (Plumper Islands) & 77 (Pearse Islands). | Invited to Negotiate | Active Apr 2019 | - |
| Total | $795K | ||
Remuneration and Expenses
Salaries, honoraria, travel, and other expenses paid to elected officials and senior employees during fiscal year 2018-19.
| Position | Name | Months | Remuneration | Travel Expenses | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Councillor | Svanvik, Don | 12 | $25,570 | $17,406 | $42,976 |
| Councillor | Wadhams, Brian | 12 | $19,610 | $22,726 | $42,336 |
| Councillor | Speck, Kelly | 12 | $44,960 | $18,044 | $63,004 |
| Councillor | Mountain, Robert | 12 | $17,400 | $18,364 | $35,764 |
| Councillor | Isaac, Victor | 12 | $22,670 | $31,434 | $54,104 |
| Councillor | Wasden, William | 12 | $15,030 | $10,094 | $25,124 |
| Councillor | Taylor, Dixon | 12 | $11,420 | $1,177 | $12,597 |
| Councillor | Alfred, George | 12 | $15,060 | $9,006 | $24,066 |
| Councillor | Macko, John | 12 | $12,720 | $6,016 | $18,736 |
| Councillor | Alfred, Gerald | 12 | $16,490 | $13,642 | $30,132 |
| Total | $200,930 | $147,909 | $348,839 |
This schedule has been audited. Prepared by: McIntosh | Norton | Williams
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.
