Williams Lake First Nation
Financial data for Williams Lake First Nation for fiscal year 2022-23. Williams Lake First Nation is a First Nation in British Columbia with a registered population of 1,053 and an on-reserve population of 301. Information is extracted from publicly available annual reports published under the First Nations Financial Transparency Act.
Revenue and Expenses FY 2022-23
Visual breakdown of Williams Lake First Nation's revenue sources and how funds were spent during fiscal year 2022-23.
Financial Summary FY 2022-23
Statement of Financial Position
Assets, liabilities, and net financial position as of the end of fiscal year 2022-23.
Land Claims
Historical and ongoing land claims involving Williams Lake First Nation.
| Claim | Status | Last Update | Total Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
Starlight Drive-In Lease Alleged breach of duty in lease of land. | Concluded | Claim Resolved through Administrative Remedy Apr 1989 | - |
Graveyard Reserves Alienation of FN graveyards. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Feb 2008 | $1.30M |
Indian Settlement Alleged traditional villages of the FN were unlawfully alienated to non-Indians. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Nov 2022 | $135.00M |
Pacific Great Eastern Railway on Williams Lake IR 1 Alleges a breach in the course of PGER's expropriation of a portion of Williams Lake IR1 in 1914/1915. | Other | File Closed Jul 2011 | - |
Pacific Great Eastern Railway on IR 1 Alleges a breach in the course of the PGER's expropriation of a portion of Williams Lake I.R. No. 1 in 1914/1915. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Aug 2022 | $685K |
Establishment of the Precursor to Highway 97 on Portions of IR 1 Alleges that the Provincial road built after Canada's 1880 purchase of Williams Lake IR 1 was constructed without lawful authority. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Nov 2024 | $375K |
Flat Rock Village The Williams Lake First Nation alleges that Canada breached its fiduciary, statutory and constitutional duties by failing to protect or set aside the totality of the Flat Rock Village as an Indian Reserve for their use and benefit. | Invited to Negotiate | Active Jan 2025 | - |
IR 6 Chilcotin-Borland Road Alleges the unlawful taking of William Lake FN’s IR6 land without consultation, consent and compensation for the construction of the Chilcotin Road and the subsequent relocation of said road renamed Borland Road. | Under Assessment | Justice Department Preparing Legal Opinion Jul 2024 | - |
| Total | $137.36M | ||
Remuneration and Expenses
Salaries, honoraria, travel, and other expenses paid to elected officials and senior employees during fiscal year 2022-23.
| Position | Name | Months | Honouraria | Remuneration | Salary | Travel Expenses | Reimbursements | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief | William Sellars Jr. | 12 | $0 | $900 | $93,591 | $10,424 | $728 | - |
| Councillor | Rick Gilbert | 12 | $22,541 | $2,400 | $0 | $8,622 | $0 | - |
| Councillor | Ann Louie | 8 | $15,016 | $1,400 | $0 | $1,572 | $0 | - |
| Councillor | Joanne Moiese | 5 | $10,200 | $1,000 | $0 | $6,120 | $0 | - |
| Councillor | Shawna Philbrick | 5 | $8,750 | $1,000 | $0 | $1,699 | $0 | - |
| Councillor | Dancing Water Sandy | 8 | $14,841 | $1,400 | $0 | $3,644 | $0 | - |
| Councillor | Christopher Wycotte | 12 | $20,529 | $2,400 | $0 | $475 | $0 | - |
| Treaty mgr* | Christopher Wycotte | 12 | $0 | $0 | $90,599 | $6,044 | $0 | - |
| Councillor | Shae Chelsea | 12 | $20,966 | $2,400 | $0 | $5,774 | $0 | - |
| Total | $112,843 | $12,900 | $184,190 | $44,374 | $728 | $0 |
This schedule is unaudited. Prepared by: FBB Chartered Professional Accountants 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.
