Lax Kw'alaams
Financial data for Lax Kw'alaams for fiscal year 2023-24. Lax Kw'alaams is a First Nation in British Columbia with a registered population of 4,210 and an on-reserve population of 750. Information is extracted from publicly available annual reports published under the First Nations Financial Transparency Act.
Revenue and Expenses FY 2023-24
Visual breakdown of Lax Kw'alaams's revenue sources and how funds were spent during fiscal year 2023-24.
Financial Summary FY 2023-24
Statement of Financial Position
Assets, liabilities, and net financial position as of the end of fiscal year 2023-24.
Land Claims
Historical and ongoing land claims involving Lax Kw'alaams.
| Claim | Status | Last Update | Total Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
Tsimpsean I.R. No. 2 (Band previous name: Port Simpson) Invalid surrender of the Tsimpsean Indian Reserve No. 2 held jointly with the Metlakatla FN, by Indian Reserve Commissioner in 1888. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Mar 2003 | $17.75M |
BC Cut-Off Lands (SPLIT #06) (Band previous name: Port Simpson) Alienation of reserve land arising from decisions of the McKenna-McBride Commission in 1916. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Sep 2008 | $150K |
Housing (Band previous name: Port Simpson) Alleged DIA failure to secure repayment of monies paid from FN funds. | Concluded | Claim Resolved through Administrative Remedy Jun 1986 | - |
Khyex I.R. No. 8 (Band previous name: Port Simpson) Alleged that Yellowhead Highway, built through Khyes I.R. No. 8 in 1942 as a war measure, was done without adequate compensation. | Other | File Closed Apr 1988 | - |
Dominion Telegraph Line Across Tsimpsean IR 2 Alleges the illegal crossing of Port Simpson Tsimpsean IR No. 2 by approximately 12 miles (approximately 19.3 km) of telephone-telegraph line, constructed in 1909, and the illegal harvesting of timber resources during the line's construction. | Invited to Negotiate | Active Jan 2018 | - |
| Total | $17.90M | ||
Remuneration and Expenses
Salaries, honoraria, travel, and other expenses paid to elected officials and senior employees during fiscal year 2023-24.
| Position | Name | Months | Remuneration | Expenses | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Councillor | Alexcee, Geraldine | 12 | $55,200 | $20,602 | $75,802 |
| Councillor | White, Ted | 12 | $55,200 | $31,667 | $86,867 |
| Councillor | Russell, Harvey Jr | 7.77 | $35,727 | $14,127 | $49,854 |
| Councillor | Green, Angela | 7.77 | $35,727 | $26,898 | $62,625 |
| Councillor | Dudoward, Braden | 12 | $55,200 | $24,517 | $79,717 |
| Councillor | Sampson, Kelly | 12 | $56,460 | $24,275 | $80,735 |
| Councillor | Moraes, Bob | 7.77 | $35,726 | $12,335 | $48,061 |
| Councillor | Wells, Leona | 12 | $55,200 | $49,179 | $104,379 |
| Councillor | Huges, Rob | 7.77 | $38,523 | $39,959 | $78,482 |
| Councillor | Tait, Andy | 7.77 | $35,727 | $15,598 | $51,325 |
| Councillor | Reece, Betty | 7.77 | $35,726 | $22,188 | $57,914 |
| Councillor | Wesley, Joey | 12 | $55,200 | $50,928 | $106,128 |
| Mayor | Reece, Garry | 12 | $100,000 | $45,170 | $145,170 |
| Councillor | Bedard Gayle | 4.23 | $19,473 | $14,044 | $33,517 |
| Councillor | Kelly Debra | 4.23 | $19,473 | $9,265 | $28,738 |
| Councillor | Mather Lonnie | 4.23 | $19,473 | $8,236 | $27,709 |
| Councillor | Sankey Thelma | 4.23 | $19,473 | $6,611 | $26,084 |
| Councillor | Wesley Sharon | 4.23 | $19,473 | $6,912 | $26,385 |
| Councillor | White Shawn | 4.23 | $19,473 | $8,636 | $28,109 |
| Total | $766,454 | $431,147 | $1,197,601 |
This schedule is unaudited. Prepared by: Vohora 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.
