Bonaparte First Nation

Financial data for Bonaparte First Nation for fiscal year 2019-20. Bonaparte First Nation is a First Nation in British Columbia with a registered population of 1,152 and an on-reserve population of 196. Information is extracted from publicly available annual reports published under the First Nations Financial Transparency Act.

Revenue and Expenses FY 2019-20

Visual breakdown of Bonaparte First Nation's revenue sources and how funds were spent during fiscal year 2019-20.

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Financial Summary FY 2019-20

Surplus/Deficit
The difference between total revenue and total expenses. A surplus indicates revenue exceeded expenses.
$171K surplus
Balance for FY 2019-20
Total Revenue
All revenue collected during the fiscal year, including transfers, own-source revenue, and other funding.
$8.71M
Total revenue in FY 2019-20
Total Expenses
All expenses incurred during the fiscal year including program delivery, administration, and capital costs.
$8.53M
Total expenses in FY 2019-20

Statement of Financial Position

Assets, liabilities, and net financial position as of the end of fiscal year 2019-20.

Total Financial Assets
Cash, investments, accounts receivable, and other assets that can be converted to cash.
$7.90M
As of fiscal year end 2019-20
Tangible Capital Assets
Land, buildings, equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure owned by the First Nation.
$13.19M
As of fiscal year end 2019-20
Accumulated Surplus
The cumulative surplus accumulated over time from operations.
$17.11M
Total accumulated surplus

Land Claims

Historical and ongoing land claims involving Bonaparte First Nation.

ClaimStatusLast UpdateTotal Payments
Cache Creek I. R. No. 3A-Surrender
Alleged some 48.69 acres of I.R. No. 3A lands were unlawfully alienated in 1903.
Other
File Closed
Apr 1988
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Cache Creek I. R. No. 3A - Lease
Alleged breach of trust in the negotiation of land lease on I.R. No. 3A.
Other
File Closed
Jul 1989
-
Mauvais Rocher I.R. No. 5
Presented by the Alliance of Tribal Councils. Alleged improper alienation of land from Mauvais Rocher I.R. No. 5 for CNR right-of-way.
Concluded
No Lawful Obligation Found
Nov 1993
-
Sproat Allotment
Alleged 200 acre reserve was unlawfully alienated.
Concluded
No Lawful Obligation Found
Dec 2002
-
Trutch Reduction
Alleged a large reserve allotted to the FN in 1862 was later unlawfully reduced in size.
Concluded
No Lawful Obligation Found
Apr 2005
-
Colonial Reserve No. 33 1868 Reduction
Alleges the illegal reduction and alienation of Colonial Reserve No. 33 in 1868.
Invited to Negotiate
Active
Apr 2019
-
Colonial Reserve No. 34
Alleges breaches of lawful and fiduciary obligations when Colonial Reserve No. 34 was eliminated in 1868.
Invited to Negotiate
Active
Apr 2019
-
IR 5 Boundaries Survey
The First Nation alleges Canada breached its fiduciary duty during the reserve creation process for IR 5 by excluding lands that were intended to form part of the reserve.
Invited to Negotiate
Active
Oct 2025
-
1930's Establishment of TransCanada Highway on IR 5
The First Nation alleges that Canada breached its statutory and fiduciary duty during the taking of land from Mauvais Rocher I.R. No. 5 and the subsequent establishment, operation, and maintenance of the TransCanada Highway across IR 5.
Under Assessment
Justice Department Preparing Legal Opinion
Mar 2024
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1950's Relocation of TransCanada Highway on IR 5
The First Nation alleges that Canada breached its fiduciary and statutory duties by failing to protect the best interests of the Bonaparte First Nation during the taking of land from Mauvais Rocher IR 5 for the relocation of the TransCanada Highway.
Under Assessment
Justice Department Preparing Legal Opinion
Mar 2024
-
Total$0

Remuneration and Expenses

Salaries, honoraria, travel, and other expenses paid to elected officials and senior employees during fiscal year 2019-20.

PositionNameMonthsSalary (Note 1)Other Remuneration (Note 1)Expenses Reimbursed as Part of Other RemunerationTotal
ChiefPorter, Randy12$15,600$0$709$16,309
CouncillorBilly-Minnabarriet, Verna12$15,650$0$4,172$19,822
CouncillorAntoine, Neal12$15,600$0$0$15,600
CouncillorWilliam, Charlene12$15,600$0$488$16,088
CouncillorPorter, Shannon12$15,600$0$488$16,088
Total$78,050$0$5,857$83,907

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.