Tseshaht
Financial data for Tseshaht for fiscal year 2020-21. Tseshaht is a First Nation in British Columbia with a registered population of 1,275 and an on-reserve population of 495. Information is extracted from publicly available annual reports published under the First Nations Financial Transparency Act.
Revenue and Expenses FY 2020-21
Visual breakdown of Tseshaht's revenue sources and how funds were spent during fiscal year 2020-21.
Financial Summary FY 2020-21
Statement of Financial Position
Assets, liabilities, and net financial position as of the end of fiscal year 2020-21.
Land Claims
Historical and ongoing land claims involving Tseshaht.
| Claim | Status | Last Update | Total Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
BC Cut-Off Lands (SPLIT #18) (Band previous name: Sheshaht) Alienation of reserve land arising from decisions of the McKenna-McBride Commission in 1916. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Oct 1987 | $912K |
1913 Surrender and Sale of Iwachis IR 3 Alleges improper 1913 Surrender for sale to Canadian Northern Pacific railway of Iwachis IR #3. Canada failed to obtain a proper land valuation and sold the land at a lower price than could otherwise be obtained. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Jun 2022 | $21.00M |
Tlukwatkwuu7is Village Colonial Alleges a failure to protect the Tseshaht First Nation's village at the mill site by giving the British business "Anderson & Company" permission to take up land before being authorized to do so and before protective legislation could be enacted. | Invited to Negotiate | Active May 2019 | - |
Highway 4 Through Tsahaheh IR 1 Alleges Highway 4 and its predecessor road were constructed on IR 1 without lawful consent and compensation. | Under Assessment | Legal Opinion Signed Sep 2025 | - |
| Total | $21.91M | ||
Remuneration and Expenses
Salaries, honoraria, travel, and other expenses paid to elected officials and senior employees during fiscal year 2020-21.
| Position | Name | Months | Remuneration [Note 2] | Expenses [Note 3] | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Councillor | Eunice Joe | 12 | $4,909 | $96 | $5,005 |
| Councillor/Land claims Panel Member | Richard Watts | 8 | $7,720 | $558 | $8,278 |
| Councillor | Luke George | 8 | $8,988 | $141 | $9,129 |
| Chief Councillor | Cynthia Dick | 8 | $47,977 | $40 | $48,017 |
| Councillor/Land claims Panel Chair and Chief Negotiator | Hugh Braker | 8 | $13,034 | $4,578 | $17,612 |
| Councillor/Land claims Panel Vice Chair and Negotiator/Chief Councillor | Ken Watts | 12 | $29,021 | $331 | $29,352 |
| Councillor | Corey Anderson | 8 | $2,440 | $0 | $2,440 |
| Councillor | Melanie Fred | 8 | $2,781 | $0 | $2,781 |
| Councillor | Bella Fred | 4 | $2,750 | $96 | $2,846 |
| Councillor | Jennifer Gallic | 4 | $2,288 | $96 | $2,384 |
| Councillor | Deb Foxcroft | 4 | $2,921 | $96 | $3,017 |
| Councillor | Les Sam | 4 | $3,368 | $250 | $3,618 |
| Councillor | Leissa Hassell | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Councillor | Ed Ross | 4 | $2,915 | $96 | $3,011 |
| Councillor | Natasha Gallic | 4 | $2,016 | $96 | $2,112 |
| Hereditary Chief | William Severinson | 12 | $525 | $1,491 | $2,016 |
| Hereditary Chief/CCP Champion | Josh Goodwill | 12 | $40,875 | $288 | $41,163 |
| Hereditary Chief | James Peters | 12 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Hereditary Chief | Darlene Taylor | 12 | $525 | $1,096 | $1,621 |
| Total | $175,053 | $9,349 | $184,402 |
This schedule is unaudited. Prepared by: MNP LLP
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.
