Gwa'Sala-Nakwaxda'xw

Financial data for Gwa'Sala-Nakwaxda'xw for fiscal year 2021-22. Gwa'Sala-Nakwaxda'xw is a First Nation in British Columbia with a registered population of 1,121 and an on-reserve population of 644. Information is extracted from publicly available annual reports published under the First Nations Financial Transparency Act.

Revenue and Expenses FY 2021-22

Visual breakdown of Gwa'Sala-Nakwaxda'xw's revenue sources and how funds were spent during fiscal year 2021-22.

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Financial Summary FY 2021-22

Surplus/Deficit
The difference between total revenue and total expenses. A surplus indicates revenue exceeded expenses.
$3.31M surplus
Balance for FY 2021-22
Total Revenue
All revenue collected during the fiscal year, including transfers, own-source revenue, and other funding.
$21.26M
Total revenue in FY 2021-22
Total Expenses
All expenses incurred during the fiscal year including program delivery, administration, and capital costs.
$17.95M
Total expenses in FY 2021-22

Statement of Financial Position

Assets, liabilities, and net financial position as of the end of fiscal year 2021-22.

Total Financial Assets
Cash, investments, accounts receivable, and other assets that can be converted to cash.
$39.79M
As of fiscal year end 2021-22
Tangible Capital Assets
Land, buildings, equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure owned by the First Nation.
$26.20M
As of fiscal year end 2021-22
Accumulated Surplus
The cumulative surplus accumulated over time from operations.
$59.19M
Total accumulated surplus

Land Claims

Historical and ongoing land claims involving Gwa'Sala-Nakwaxda'xw.

ClaimStatusLast UpdateTotal Payments
Relocation
Alleged non-fulfilment of promises in relation to relocation of FN in new area.
Other
File Closed
Jan 2001
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Loss of Coho Bay Reserve
Alleges failure to establish a 500 acre reserve at Coho Bay and protect it from alienation.
Concluded
No Lawful Obligation Found
Oct 2010
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Smiths Inlet Fishery
Failure to protect and properly administer the Band's fishery at Wy-clese IR# 1.
Concluded
No Lawful Obligation Found
Oct 2009
-
Timber Surrenders IR 12
The FN submits that Canada breached statutory and fiduciary obligation with regard to timber surrenders on IR# 12.
Settled
Settled through Negotiations
Jun 2023
$7.00M
Timber Surrenders IR 14-15-16
The FN submits that Canada breached statutory and fiduciary obligation with regard to timber surrenders on IR #s 14-15-16.
Invited to Negotiate
Active
Mar 2021
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Loss of Three Reserves
Alleges intention to create three reserves for the Nakwockto, but failed to complete the final formal steps of reserve creation.
Concluded
No Lawful Obligation Found
Aug 2012
-
Total$7.00M

Remuneration and Expenses

Salaries, honoraria, travel, and other expenses paid to elected officials and senior employees during fiscal year 2021-22.

PositionNameMonthsRemunerationExpensesTotal
Chief CouncillorPaddy Walkus10$36,300$1,816$38,116
CouncillorEddie Charlie12$37,850$1,816$39,666
CouncillorSandra Charlie12$39,000$297$39,297
CouncillorDarryl Coon12$72,145$3,574$75,719
CouncillorThomas Jack12$71,149$3,298$74,447
CouncillorMary Dodie Rufus12$30,000$1,520$31,520
CouncillorCrystal Walkus12$58,041$1,620$59,661
CouncillorLeslie Walkus12$31,600$3,574$35,174
CouncillorTerry Walkus12$40,500$1,816$42,316
Total$416,585$19,331$435,916

This schedule is unaudited. Prepared by: MNP 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.