Songhees Nation
Financial data for Songhees Nation for fiscal year 2015-16. Songhees Nation is a First Nation in British Columbia with a registered population of 688 and an on-reserve population of 394. 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 Songhees Nation's revenue sources and how funds were spent during fiscal year 2015-16.
Financial Summary FY 2015-16
Statement of Financial Position
Assets, liabilities, and net financial position as of the end of fiscal year 2015-16.
Land Claims
Historical and ongoing land claims involving Songhees Nation.
| Claim | Status | Last Update | Total Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
BC Cut-Off Lands (SPLIT #15) Alienation of reserve land arising from decisions of the McKenna-McBride Commission in 1916. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Jun 1993 | - |
Chatham Island Claimed small islands in Chatham Island group should have been included in reserve. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations May 1996 | $95K |
I.R. No 1A - Railway Spur Alleged unlawful alienation of 1.13 acres from the reserve. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Nov 2005 | $1.24M |
Back Rent and Account for Profits 1964 to 2007 Alleges breach of fiduciary obligation in 1948 when Canada failed to register the interest in Parcel B and when it purported to sell this parcel back to the FN. This resulted in Canada using the Upper Road, between 1964 to 2007, without paying any consideration to the FN. | Invited to Negotiate | Active Nov 2020 | - |
Department of National Defence - Inadequate Rent 1954 to 1964 Alleges Canada allowed the DND to use the Maple Bank Road without paying adequate rent between 1954-1964, contrary to Canada's fiduciary obligation to the FN. | Invited to Negotiate | Active Oct 2020 | - |
Department of Public Works - Trespass Failure to Pay Rent 1959 to 1964 Alleges breach of fiduciary duty when Canada allowed the Department of Public Works to use the Maple Bank Road between 1959 to 1964 while paying no rent, contrary to Canada's various fiduciary obligations. | Invited to Negotiate | Active Oct 2020 | - |
Esquimalt & Nanaimo Railway Company Right of Way Alleges that Canada breached its statutory and fiduciary duties through its conduct in granting 6.91 acres of Songhees Nation reserve land to the Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Company. | Invited to Negotiate | Active Aug 2023 | - |
Songhees Point Reserve Alleges Canada breached its legal obligations in relation to the surrender of the Songhees Indian Reserve 1 by failing to preserve and protect the First Nation’s interest in the reserve, failing to prevent an improvident bargain, and failing to obtain adequate compensation. | Invited to Negotiate | Awaiting Response Dec 2025 | - |
| Total | $1.34M | ||
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 $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief | Ron Sam | 12 | $32,550 | $5,446 | $37,996 |
| Councillor | Garry Albany | 12 | $30,800 | $8,816 | $39,616 |
| Councillor | Nick Albany | 2 | $4,000 | $0 | $4,000 |
| Councillor | Jackie Albany | 10 | $25,900 | $3,818 | $29,718 |
| Councillor | Frank George | 12 | $26,150 | $2,793 | $28,943 |
| Councillor | John Rice Jr. | 12 | $25,250 | $3,521 | $28,771 |
| Councillor | Karen Tunkara | 12 | $24,725 | $0 | $24,725 |
| Total | $169,375 | $24,394 | $193,769 |
This schedule is unaudited. Prepared by: Brynjolfson & Company
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.
