Skeetchestn

Financial data for Skeetchestn for fiscal year 2019-20. Skeetchestn is a First Nation in British Columbia with a registered population of 582 and an on-reserve population of 243. 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 Skeetchestn'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.
$10.05M surplus
Balance for FY 2019-20
Total Revenue
All revenue collected during the fiscal year, including transfers, own-source revenue, and other funding.
$18.58M
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.
$32.74M
As of fiscal year end 2019-20
Non-Financial Assets
Tangible capital assets such as land, buildings, equipment, and infrastructure.
$11.23M
As of fiscal year end 2019-20
Tangible Capital Assets
Land, buildings, equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure owned by the First Nation.
$11.18M
As of fiscal year end 2019-20
Accumulated Surplus
The cumulative surplus accumulated over time from operations.
$39.58M
Total accumulated surplus

Land Claims

Historical and ongoing land claims involving Skeetchestn.

ClaimStatusLast UpdateTotal Payments
Merryfield Cattle Company Lease
Alleged DIA inaction on lease.
Other
File Closed
Jun 2001
-
Deadman's Creek I.R. - Alienation
Alleged loss of 240 acres of a 1877 reserve allotment by the Joint Indian Reserve Commission.
Settled
Settled through Negotiations
Mar 1995
$887K
Deadman's Creek CNR / Smith-Curtis
Presented by the Alliance of Tribal Councils. Alleged improper alienation of land for Deadman's Creek I.R. for CNR right-of-way. Improper handling of Smith/Curtis Lease.
Settled
Settled through Negotiations
Mar 2007
$4.78M
Savona Roads
Alleges that Canada failed to obtain compensation for the FN when reserve lands were transfered to the province for highway purposes.
Concluded
No Lawful Obligation Found
Sep 2011
-
Hihium Lake IR 6
Alleges Canada failed to include the Skeetchestn Band as one of the beneficiaries in the Hihium Lake IR 6.
Invited to Negotiate
Active
May 2022
-
1962 Power Distribution Line
Alleges an unlawful permit without legal consent of Indian Band allowed for a power line right-of-way on reserve.
Invited to Negotiate
Awaiting Response
Dec 2025
-
1967 Kelly Lake - Savona Transmission Line
Alleges failure to meet obligation under the Indian Act to protect reserve interests in 1967 when BC Hydro constructed transmission lines on Skeetchestn Reserve.
Invited to Negotiate
Awaiting Response
Dec 2025
-
1973 Kelly Lake - Savona Transmission Line
Alleges Canada violated its legal obligations when it entered a 1973 reserve transmission line Final Agreement with BC Hydro on different terms from OIC 1972-647
Invited to Negotiate
Awaiting Response
Dec 2025
-
Total$5.66M

Remuneration and Expenses

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

PositionNameMonthsRemunerationExpensesTotal
CHIEFIGNACE, RON12$64,633$3,326$67,959
COUNCILLORDRANEY, DARREL12$62,762$3,432$66,194
COUNCILLORDENEAULT, TERRY12$63,955$5,954$69,909
COUNCILLORHEWITT, TRACEY12$63,363$2,570$65,933
COUNCILLORGONZALES, MARSHALL12$63,515$3,026$66,541
Total$318,228$18,308$336,536

This schedule has been audited.

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.