Metlakatla First Nation
Financial data for Metlakatla First Nation for fiscal year 2015-16. Metlakatla First Nation is a First Nation in British Columbia with a registered population of 1,102 and an on-reserve population of 113. 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 Metlakatla First 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 Metlakatla First Nation.
| Claim | Status | Last Update | Total Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
BC Cut-Off Lands (SPLIT #07) Alienation of reserve land arising from decisions of the McKenna-McBride Commission in 1916. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Sep 2008 | $153K |
1906 Surrender Alleged Government of Canada breached its fiduciary duty to the FN in the 1906 surrender of the southern half of IR#2 for sale to the GTP Railway. | Concluded | No Lawful Obligation Found Apr 2007 | - |
Improper Survey of Cloyah IR 5 (1887) Failure to ensure that reserve allotment was properly surveyed resulting in loss of 40 acres. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations May 2023 | $5.00M |
Public Highway on Cloyah IR 5 (1933) Alleges failure to: 1) Compensate for land taken; 2) Obtain a surrender and compensation for timber taken; 3) Failure to minimally impair. | Other | File Closed Mar 2012 | - |
Showahtlans I.R. No. 4 Alleged parts of Showahtlans I.R. No. 4 were improperly alienated in 1913. | Concluded | No Lawful Obligation Found Sep 2011 | - |
Unwarranted Surrender of Cloyah IR 5 (1947) Alleges surrender of entire reserve was not required; received inadequate compensation and failed to receive entire proceeds from the sale. | Concluded | No Lawful Obligation Found Jun 2011 | - |
1906 Surrender and Sale of Tsimpsean IR No. 2 to GTPR Alleges breach of fiduciary duty in the 1906 surrender of the southern half of IR 2 for sale to the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Feb 2024 | $150.00M |
| Total | $155.15M | ||
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: Salary & MERCS | Other Remuneration: Travel [Note 2] | Expenses Reimbursed as part of Other Remuneration: Non-travel [Note 2] | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| chief | Harold Leighton | 12 | $64,939 | $14,594 | $0 | $79,533 |
| council | Alvin Leask | 12 | $32,774 | $12,465 | $825 | $46,064 |
| council | Alrita Leask | 12 | $35,573 | $10,790 | $950 | $47,313 |
| council | Wayne Haldene | 12 | $32,761 | $20,748 | $836 | $54,345 |
| council | Cindy Smith | 12 | $34,105 | $10,326 | $1,355 | $45,786 |
| council | James Nelson | 12 | $36,474 | $17,766 | $795 | $55,035 |
| council | Robert Nelson | 12 | $34,500 | $17,830 | $1,075 | $53,405 |
| Total | $271,126 | $104,519 | $5,836 | $381,481 |
This schedule is unaudited. Prepared by: Carlyle Shepherd & Co.
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.
