Beecher Bay
Financial data for Beecher Bay for fiscal year 2017-18. Beecher Bay is a First Nation in British Columbia with a registered population of 274 and an on-reserve population of 115. 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 Beecher Bay's revenue sources and how funds were spent during fiscal year 2017-18.
Financial Summary FY 2017-18
Statement of Financial Position
Assets, liabilities, and net financial position as of the end of fiscal year 2017-18.
Land Claims
Historical and ongoing land claims involving Beecher Bay.
| Claim | Status | Last Update | Total Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
BC Cut-Off Lands (SPLIT #02) Alienation of reserve land arising from decisions of the McKenna-McBride Commission in 1916 | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Nov 1984 | $200K |
Alienation of 1.5 acres / Partial Lot 49 Alleged that 1.5 acres of land (part of lot 49) was unlawfully alienated from the FN's I.R. No. 1. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Feb 2019 | $2.99M |
Rocky Islets and Land Opposite Sec. 1 Alleged that the Rocky Islets in Beecher Bay and the land opposite Section 1 were unlawfully alienated from the FN's I.R. No. 1. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Feb 2018 | $645K |
Rocky Point Village Site Alleges the Chief Factor of the Hudson's Bay Company failed to survey and protect the Rocky Point villages and fields, and the Colonial Crown failed to rectify its Agent's omissions, all of which constituted a breach of statutory and fiduciary obligations owed to the Chewhaytsum people and their successors the new First Nation of Beecher Bay. | Invited to Negotiate | Active Jul 2020 | - |
Creyke Point Village Site Canada breached its fiduciary duty when it failed to set aside a village site at Creyke Point for the Beecher Bay people and subsequently forced the Band to relocate to an area with largely uncultivable land that would become IR1. | Invited to Negotiate | Active Aug 2023 | - |
Witty’s Lagoon The First Nation was dispossessed of their Kakyaaken Village Site because the Crown failed to protect a village site reserve at Willy’s Lagoon in accordance with its Douglas Treaty obligations. | Invited to Negotiate | Active Aug 2023 | - |
Albert Head 1892 Surrender Alleges that the Crown breached its obligations to the Beecher Bay First Nation when it failed to reject the 1892 surrender of the Government Reserve located at Albert Head and when it failed to prevent trespass on the reserve, minimize impairment, secure the best possible compensation, and disclose material information regarding the reserve. | Under Assessment | Justice Department Preparing Legal Opinion Jun 2025 | - |
| Total | $3.83M | ||
Remuneration and Expenses
Salaries, honoraria, travel, and other expenses paid to elected officials and senior employees during fiscal year 2017-18.
| Position | Name | Months | Remuneration $ | Expenses $ | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Councillor | Chipps, Russell | 12 | $36,650 | $6,567 | $43,217 |
| Councillor / Lands | Milette, Bernice | 12 | $23,250 | $8,648 | $31,898 |
| Councillor | Gordon, Charles | 12 | $54,992 | $7,532 | $62,524 |
| Total | $114,892 | $22,747 | $137,639 |
This schedule is unaudited. Prepared by: Brynjolfson & Co. Chartered Professional Accountant
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.
