Witset First Nation

Financial data for Witset First Nation for fiscal year 2019-20. Witset First Nation is a First Nation in British Columbia with a registered population of 2,147 and an on-reserve population of 716. 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 Witset First Nation'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.
$2.18M surplus
Balance for FY 2019-20
Total Revenue
All revenue collected during the fiscal year, including transfers, own-source revenue, and other funding.
$21.48M
Total revenue in FY 2019-20
Total Expenses
All expenses incurred during the fiscal year including program delivery, administration, and capital costs.
$19.29M
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.
$11.40M
As of fiscal year end 2019-20

Land Claims

Historical and ongoing land claims involving Witset First Nation.

ClaimStatusLast UpdateTotal Payments
Wiumasgum-Qwe'Qwa'Sot'Em (ASSCTN)
-
-
Wrongful Alienation of Reserves
Alleged that the Nation was a Band pursuant to the terms of the Indian Act and that its Reserves were wrongfully alienated. Also alleges that the Nation was wrongfully amalgamated with the Mamalilikulla-Qwe'Qwa'Sot'Em.
Other
File Closed
May 2008
-
Moricetown IR 2 - Grand Trunk Pacific CNR
(Band previous name: Moricetown). Alleges Canada breached fiduciary duty when it granted a railway R/W and station ground to GTP in 1909, as well, alleges breach of fiduciary duty when it allowed a pipeline easement on IR #2 in 1921.
Settled
Settled through Negotiations
Mar 2013
$62K
Blunt Creek Road Right of Way
(Band previous name: Moricetown). Alleges illegal and improper expropriation of reserve land for a forest service road and failure to obtain adequate compensation.
Concluded
No Lawful Obligation Found
Oct 2013
-
Total$62K

Remuneration and Expenses

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

PositionNameMonthsSalariesOtherHonorariaTravelTotal
Council MemberCutler, Elgin8$48,067$667$5,221$520$54,475
Council MemberGeorge, Sandra12$0$6,091$9,950$2,928$18,969
Council MemberGreen, Sherri12$65,627$0$8,700$520$74,847
Council MemberHuson, Freda4$0$0$2,800$0$2,800
Council MemberJim, Victor4$0$826$3,400$137$4,363
Council MemberJoseph, Archie4$0$0$2,800$0$2,800
Council MemberLaRose, Margaret12$39,253$0$8,700$0$47,953
Council MemberLewis, Lillian12$0$0$8,700$1,223$9,923
Council MemberLewis, Russell Jr.12$0$0$8,700$520$9,220
Council MemberMcKinnon, Desmond4$0$119,588$2,800$2,329$124,717
Council MemberMichell, Ian8$0$624$5,900$1,612$8,136
Council MemberMitchell, Clement12$0$0$8,700$1,539$10,239
Council MemberMitchell, Duane8$0$0$5,900$520$6,420
Council MemberMitchell, Vern8$0$0$5,900$520$6,420
Council MemberNaziel, Gary4$0$0$2,800$0$2,800
Council MemberTom, Andrew8$0$0$5,900$2,256$8,156
Council MemberWilliam, Warner12$0$0$8,700$520$9,220
Total$152,947$127,796$105,571$15,144$401,458

This schedule is unaudited. Prepared by: Carlyle Shepherd & Co.

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.