Ashcroft
Financial data for Ashcroft for fiscal year 2016-17. Ashcroft is a First Nation in British Columbia with a registered population of 441 and an on-reserve population of 80. Information is extracted from publicly available annual reports published under the First Nations Financial Transparency Act.
Revenue and Expenses FY 2016-17
Visual breakdown of Ashcroft's revenue sources and how funds were spent during fiscal year 2016-17.
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Financial Summary FY 2016-17
Surplus/Deficit
The difference between total revenue and total expenses. A surplus indicates revenue exceeded expenses.
$16K surplus
Balance for FY 2016-17
Total Revenue
All revenue collected during the fiscal year, including transfers, own-source revenue, and other funding.
$2.23M
Total revenue in FY 2016-17
Total Expenses
All expenses incurred during the fiscal year including program delivery, administration, and capital costs.
$2.21M
Total expenses in FY 2016-17
Statement of Financial Position
Assets, liabilities, and net financial position as of the end of fiscal year 2016-17.
Total Financial Assets
Cash, investments, accounts receivable, and other assets that can be converted to cash.
$4.37M
As of fiscal year end 2016-17
Tangible Capital Assets
Land, buildings, equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure owned by the First Nation.
$2.27M
As of fiscal year end 2016-17
Accumulated Surplus
The cumulative surplus accumulated over time from operations.
$3.66M
Total accumulated surplus
Land Claims
Historical and ongoing land claims involving Ashcroft.
| Claim | Status | Last Update | Total Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
McLean's Lake I.R. No. 3 Alleged unlawful taking of a half of McLean's Lake I.R. No. 3 in 1939. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Jan 2026 | $5.64M |
Ashcroft I. R. No. 3 Water Rights Alleged failure to protect water rights sufficient to realize the purposes for which I.R. No. 3 was set aside. | Other | File Closed May 2009 | - |
Ashcroft I. R. No. 4 Preemption & Water Alleged unlawful preemption of Indian settlement; issues relating to land exchange Lot. 17, Lot 446 and Southdown Hill; issues relating to water rights and boundaries of I.R. No. 4. | Other | File Closed May 2009 | - |
CNR Right of Way on Ashcroft IR's 1 & 2 Alleged unlawful taking and inadequate compensation regarding CNR right of way across Ashcroft IR's 1 and 2. | Concluded | No Lawful Obligation Found May 2011 | - |
Water claim on 105 Mile Post I.R. No. 2 Alleged failure to protect water rights sufficient to realize the purposes for which I.R. No. 2 was set aside. | Other | File Closed May 2009 | - |
IR 4 Water Rights The Band alleges that Canada's conduct in relation to water rights and the failure to protect the Band's interest in water rights was a breach of lawful obligation. | Invited to Negotiate | Active Mar 2020 | - |
IR 4 Boundaries The Band claims they held a cognizable interest in land (Lot 17) that the Crown did not secure for the Band’s reserve, despite the Crown’s fiduciary obligation to do so. | Invited to Negotiate | Active Oct 2021 | - |
1932 Ashcroft-Cache Creek Road Alleges a failure to obtain the band’s consent and to compensate for the land taken from IR 2 to construct the Ashcroft-Cache Creek Road in 1932, which subsequently severed a portion of the reserve, rendering it unusable. | Under Assessment | Justice Department Preparing Legal Opinion Sep 2024 | - |
Cariboo Highway Alleges a failure to consult with and obtain compensation for the First Nation concerning the taking of land from IR 2 and IR 4 for the construction of the Cariboo Highway without the proper authority under the terms of the Indian Act. | Under Assessment | Justice Department Preparing Legal Opinion Sep 2024 | - |
Original Cornwall Road Alleges a failure to properly authorize or consult with and provide adequate compensation to the First Nation for the construction of the original Cornwall Road across IRs 2 and 4, destroying agricultural land and rendering parts of IR 2 unusable. | Under Assessment | Justice Department Preparing Legal Opinion Sep 2024 | - |
Relocated Ashcroft-Cache Creek Road Alleges unlawful trespass on IR 2 lands for the reconstruction of a portion of the Ashcroft-Cache Creek Road, in which the lands were not taken to improve road safety, and failure to fully compensate the band for the land. | Under Assessment | Justice Department Preparing Legal Opinion Sep 2024 | - |
Relocated Cornwall Road Alleges that Canada breached its legal obligations by allowing the taking of lands from IRs 2 and 4 for the relocation of the Cornwall Road without proper consultation, authorization, and consultation. | Under Assessment | Justice Department Preparing Legal Opinion Sep 2024 | - |
Trans-Canada Highway Alleges that the Trans-Canada Highway was built on IR 2 and IR 4 without band consultation or consent, the proper authority, providing adequate compensation, and by failing to put security measures in place to protect livestock. | Under Assessment | Justice Department Preparing Legal Opinion Sep 2024 | - |
| Total | $5.64M | ||
Remuneration and Expenses
Salaries, honoraria, travel, and other expenses paid to elected officials and senior employees during fiscal year 2016-17.
| Position | Name | Months | Remuneration [Note 2] | Expenses [Note 3] | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief | Greg Blain | 12 | $80,500 | $11,049 | $91,549 |
| Council | Dennis Piittman | 12 | $40,000 | $0 | $40,000 |
| Council | Earl Blain | 12 | $41,500 | $3,323 | $44,823 |
| Total | $162,000 | $14,372 | $176,372 |
This schedule is unaudited. Prepared by: BDO Canada 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.
