?Esdilagh First Nation
Financial data for ?Esdilagh First Nation for fiscal year 2015-16. ?Esdilagh First Nation is a First Nation in British Columbia with a registered population of 279 and an on-reserve population of 60. Information is extracted from publicly available annual reports published under the First Nations Financial Transparency Act.
Revenue and Expenses FY 2015-16
Visual breakdown of ?Esdilagh First Nation's revenue sources and how funds were spent during fiscal year 2015-16.
Financial Summary FY 2015-16
Statement of Financial Position
Assets, liabilities, and net financial position as of the end of fiscal year 2015-16.
Land Claims
Historical and ongoing land claims involving ?Esdilagh First Nation.
| Claim | Status | Last Update | Total Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
BC Cut-Off Lands (SPLIT #01) (Band previous name: Alexandria). Alienation of reserve land arising from decisions of the McKenna-McBride Commission in 1916. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Feb 1988 | $165K |
Graveyard (Band previous name: Alexandria). Alienation of a FN graveyard. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Apr 1992 | $187K |
Hunting Reserve Alleged hunting reserve allotted to Ts'ilhqot'in FNs unilaterally abandoned. Transfered to Claims Research and Assessment. | Other | File Closed Jun 1997 | - |
Alexandria I.R. No. 12 Cuisson Lake Road The First Nation alleges Canada breached its statutory and fiduciary obligations to the ?Esdilagh First Nation when the Province illegally appropriated 2.7 acres of IR 12 lands for Cuisson Lake Road. | Invited to Negotiate | Active Jul 2022 | - |
Hay Ranch I.R. No. 2 Hill Road The First Nation alleges Canada breached its statutory and fiduciary obligations to the ?Esdilagh First Nation when the Province illegally appropriated 1.92 acres of IR 2 lands for Hill Road. | Invited to Negotiate | Active Jul 2022 | - |
Alexandria Colonial Reserve Alleges that the Crown failed to uphold its obligations by failing to prevent the loss of land on the Cox Reserve. | Invited to Negotiate | Active Feb 2025 | - |
IR 1 1860s to 1950s Roadwork for the Cariboo Road Alleges that roadwork on the Cariboo Road on the Alexandria I.R. No. 1, which began in the 1860s and which continued in the 1950s, was carried out without lawful authority and that the transactions involving the road did not provide for adequate compensation to the First Nation and failed to minimize impairment to IR 1. | Under Assessment | Justice Department Preparing Legal Opinion Jun 2024 | - |
IR 1 1970s Relocation of Highway 97 Alleges that roadwork on Highway 97 on the Alexandria I.R. No. 1, which occurred in the 1970s, was carried out without legal authority and that the transactions involving the road did not provide for adequate compensation to the First Nation and failed to minimize impairment to IR 1. | Under Assessment | Justice Department Preparing Legal Opinion Jun 2024 | - |
Creation of Alexandria IR 12 Alleges breach of reserve-creation duties by excluding lands used and occupied by the First Nation from Alexandria Reserve No. 12, also known as Chief Sam’s Land. | Under Assessment | Justice Department Preparing Legal Opinion Dec 2025 | - |
| Total | $352K | ||
Remuneration and Expenses
Salaries, honoraria, travel, and other expenses paid to elected officials and senior employees during fiscal year 2015-16.
| Position | Name | Months | Remuneration [Note 2] | Expenses [Note 3] | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief | Bernie Mack | 12 | $39,423 | $5,615 | $45,038 |
| Councillor | William Baptise | 12 | $9,760 | $4,484 | $14,244 |
| Councillor | Johnny Howard | 12 | $34,933 | $4,186 | $39,119 |
| Councillor | Norma Stump | 12 | $14,041 | $16,033 | $30,074 |
| Total | $98,157 | $30,318 | $128,475 |
This schedule is unaudited. Prepared by: Tony Tiani & Company Inc.
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.
