Snuneymuxw First Nation
Financial data for Snuneymuxw First Nation for fiscal year 2015-16. Snuneymuxw First Nation is a First Nation in British Columbia with a registered population of 1,992 and an on-reserve population of 723. Information is extracted from publicly available annual reports published under the First Nations Financial Transparency Act.
Revenue and Expenses FY 2015-16
Visual breakdown of Snuneymuxw First Nation's revenue sources and how funds were spent during fiscal year 2015-16.
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Financial Summary FY 2015-16
Surplus/Deficit
The difference between total revenue and total expenses. A surplus indicates revenue exceeded expenses.
$1.97M surplus
Balance for FY 2015-16
Total Revenue
All revenue collected during the fiscal year, including transfers, own-source revenue, and other funding.
$14.99M
Total revenue in FY 2015-16
Total Expenses
All expenses incurred during the fiscal year including program delivery, administration, and capital costs.
$13.02M
Total expenses in FY 2015-16
Statement of Financial Position
Assets, liabilities, and net financial position as of the end of fiscal year 2015-16.
Total Financial Assets
Cash, investments, accounts receivable, and other assets that can be converted to cash.
$18.57M
As of fiscal year end 2015-16
Total Liabilities
Accounts payable, long-term debt, and other obligations owed to external parties.
$26.93M
As of fiscal year end 2015-16
Net Debt
Financial liabilities minus financial assets. A negative value indicates net financial assets.
$8.35M (surplus)
Financial liabilities less financial assets
Tangible Capital Assets
Land, buildings, equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure owned by the First Nation.
$18.78M
As of fiscal year end 2015-16
Accumulated Surplus
The cumulative surplus accumulated over time from operations.
$10.63M
Total accumulated surplus
Land Claims
Historical and ongoing land claims involving Snuneymuxw First Nation.
| Claim | Status | Last Update | Total Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
Nanaimo Town I.R. No. 1 (Band previous name: Nanaimo) Alleged 2.76 acres of land used as a right-of-way through Nanaimo Town I.R. No. 1 since 1883 has never been lawfully surrendered by the FN. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Jan 1994 | $1.83M |
Coal Royalties (Band previous name: Nanaimo) Alleged Canada breached terms of surrender regarding sale of coal. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Mar 1997 | $3.16M |
Douglas Treaty Reserve - 79 Acre Reserve (Band previous name: Nanaimo) Alleged unlawful alienation of 79 acre reserve in downtown Nanaimo. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Jul 2017 | $49.15M |
Departure Bay Village (Band previous name: Nanaimo) "Alleges that under the 1854 Douglas Treaty, the historic village located at Departure Bay should have been protected and maintained for the use and benefit of the FN. | Invited to Negotiate | Active Oct 2008 | - |
Harbour Park Village (Band previous name: Nanaimo) Claim for the Return of the FN's "Harbour Village Site" allegedly guaranteed to them by the terms of the 1854 Douglas Treaty. | Invited to Negotiate | Active Oct 2008 | - |
False Narrows Village Site (Band previous name: Nanaimo) Seeks the return of the FN's village site, surrounding fields and a clam bed on Gabriola Island, which the FN alleges was guaranteed to it by the terms of the 1854 Douglas Treaty. | Invited to Negotiate | Active Oct 2008 | - |
Teytexen Village (Band previous name: Nanaimo) FN alleges that parts of the Teytexen village, its enclosed fields and burial and fishing sights were not reserved as they should have been pursuant to the Douglas Treaty. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Mar 2025 | $42.00M |
Millstone River Village (Band previous name: Nanaimo) FN alleges that the village, enclosed fields and burial sites should have been reserved to the First Nation pursuant to the Douglas Treaty. | Invited to Negotiate | Active Oct 2008 | - |
Exchange Lands Village and Compensation (Band previous name: Nanaimo) "Alleges failure to set aside a village site with enclosed fields as a reserve under the 1854 Douglas Treaty and alleges failure exchange land which had been agreed to by the the Band and the Vancouver Coal Company in the 1880s." | Concluded | No Lawful Obligation Found Sep 2011 | - |
| Total | $96.14M | ||
Remuneration and Expenses
Salaries, honoraria, travel, and other expenses paid to elected officials and senior employees during fiscal year 2015-16.
| Position | Name | Months | Remuneration | Expenses | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Councillor | Ahenakew, Karen | 10 | $85,425 | $1,497 | $86,922 |
| Councillor | Good, Sandy | 10 | $32,482 | $2,167 | $34,649 |
| Councillor | Manson, Emmy | 10 | $19,200 | $313 | $19,513 |
| Councillor | Seward, James | 12 | $11,300 | $313 | $11,613 |
| Councillor | Thomas, Erralyn | 12 | $33,460 | $525 | $33,985 |
| Councillor | Wesley, Eric | 12 | $24,145 | $313 | $24,458 |
| Chief | Wesley, John | 12 | $108,044 | $1,463 | $109,507 |
| Councillor | Wyse, Mike | 12 | $21,700 | $113 | $21,813 |
| Councillor | Wyse-Seward, Paul | 12 | $18,200 | $139 | $18,339 |
| Councillor | White, Doug III | 2 | $6,700 | $425 | $7,125 |
| Councillor | White, Doug II | 2 | $6,200 | $275 | $6,475 |
| Councillor | Good, Stacey | 2 | $37,680 | $0 | $37,680 |
| Councillor | Good, Chris | 9 | $65,963 | $507 | $66,470 |
| Councillor | Seward, Regan | 9 | $51,922 | $105 | $52,027 |
| Councillor | Thomas, Isaac | 2 | $5,000 | $0 | $5,000 |
| Total | $527,421 | $8,155 | $535,576 |
This schedule is unaudited. 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.
