Cook's Ferry

Financial data for Cook's Ferry for fiscal year 2020-21. Cook's Ferry is a First Nation in British Columbia with a registered population of 383 and an on-reserve population of 75. Information is extracted from publicly available annual reports published under the First Nations Financial Transparency Act.

Revenue and Expenses FY 2020-21

Visual breakdown of Cook's Ferry's revenue sources and how funds were spent during fiscal year 2020-21.

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Financial Summary FY 2020-21

Surplus/Deficit
The difference between total revenue and total expenses. A surplus indicates revenue exceeded expenses.
$74K deficit
Balance for FY 2020-21
Total Revenue
All revenue collected during the fiscal year, including transfers, own-source revenue, and other funding.
$3.90M
Total revenue in FY 2020-21
Total Expenses
All expenses incurred during the fiscal year including program delivery, administration, and capital costs.
$3.97M
Total expenses in FY 2020-21

Statement of Financial Position

Assets, liabilities, and net financial position as of the end of fiscal year 2020-21.

Tangible Capital Assets
Land, buildings, equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure owned by the First Nation.
$13.15M
As of fiscal year end 2020-21
Accumulated Surplus
The cumulative surplus accumulated over time from operations.
$13.83M
Total accumulated surplus

Land Claims

Historical and ongoing land claims involving Cook's Ferry.

ClaimStatusLast UpdateTotal Payments
Shawniken I.R. No. 3
Claim 1 of 6 forwarded to SCB by the Alliance of Tribal Councils on behalf of the Band. Alleged right-of-way and loss of water rights.
Other
File Closed
Oct 2010
-
CNPR Right of Way on IR Nos. 2 and 8
Alleges inadequate compensation for land taken for the CNP Railway right-of-way and for damages to the Reserves.
Invited to Negotiate
Active
Jul 2023
-
Kumcheen I.R. No. 1
Alleged excessive width was taken and inadequate compensation paid for CPR railway right-of-way through Kumcheen I.R. No. 1.
Settled
Settled through Negotiations
Jul 2024
$3.26M
Pemynoos I.R.No. 9
Alleged excessive width was taken and inadequate compensation paid for CPR railway right-of-way through Pemynoos I.R. No. 9.
Settled
Settled through Negotiations
Jul 2024
$3.26M
Pokheitsk I.R. No. 10
Alleged excessive width was taken and inadequate compensation paid for CPR railway right-of-way through Pokheitsk I.R. No. 10.
Settled
Settled through Negotiations
Jul 2024
$3.26M
Shawniken Water Rights
Alleged unlawful loss of water rights from Shawniken I.R. #3.
Other
File Closed
May 2009
-
Spatsum I.R. No. 11 and 11A
Alleged excessive width was taken and inadequate compensation paid for CPR railway right-of-way through Spatsum I.R. No. 11 and 11A.
Settled
Settled through Negotiations
Jul 2024
$3.26M
Spences Bridge IR No. 4 and IR No. 4A
Alleged excessive width was taken and inadequate compensation paid for CPR railway right-of-way through Spences Bridge I.R. No. 4 and Lower Shawniken I.R. No. 4A.
Settled
Settled through Negotiations
Jul 2024
$3.26M
CNPR Expropriation of Shawniken IR 3
Alleges Canada breached its statutory and fiduciary obligation by allowing the CNP Railway to expropriate reserve land without observing procedural requirements or by ensuring adequate compensation was paid for the takings.
Invited to Negotiate
Active
Jul 2023
-
Preemption of Settlement at Pokheitsk (Lot 66)
Alleges the 1876 pre-emption of Lot 16, at Pokheitsk on Spatsum Flat, was illegal.
Invited to Negotiate
Active
Sep 2021
-
Spatsum Illegal Pre-emption
Alleges that the Crown breached its fiduciary, statutory and constitutional obligations to the Band relating to that portion of the settlement lands at Spatsum Flat that were pre-empted.
Invited to Negotiate
Active
Oct 2020
-
Surrender of Chilthnux IR 12
Canada breached its statutory and fiduciary duties by failing to protect the best interests of Cook’s Ferry Indian Band during the surrender and sale of Cook’s Ferry IR 12.
Under Assessment
Justice Department Preparing Legal Opinion
Jan 2024
-
Surrender of Enquotcoand IR 14 and Squetankilhats IR 15
Canada breached its statutory and fiduciary duties by failing to protect the best interests of Cook’s Ferry Indian Band during the surrender and sale of Cook’s Ferry IR 14 and IR 15.
Under Assessment
Justice Department Preparing Legal Opinion
Jan 2024
-
Surrender of Quiltanton IR 13
Canada breached its statutory and fiduciary duties by failing to protect the best interests of Cook’s Ferry Indian Band during the surrender and sale of Cook’s Ferry IR 13.
Under Assessment
Justice Department Preparing Legal Opinion
Jan 2024
-
Total$16.30M

Remuneration and Expenses

Salaries, honoraria, travel, and other expenses paid to elected officials and senior employees during fiscal year 2020-21.

PositionNameMonthsRemunerationHonorariaTravel ExpenseTotalTotal
ChiefChristine Minnabarriet12$0$59,775$1,594$61,369$61,369
CouncilorTina Draney12$0$19,300$0$19,300$19,300
CouncilorPearl Hewitt12$0$20,125$3,363$23,488$23,488
CouncilorDavid Walkem12$0$38,500$0$38,500$38,500
Total$0$137,700$4,957$142,657$142,657

This schedule is unaudited. Prepared by: EPR Yellowknife Accounting Professional Corporation

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.