Witset First Nation

Financial data for Witset First Nation for fiscal year 2022-23. 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 2022-23

Visual breakdown of Witset First Nation's revenue sources and how funds were spent during fiscal year 2022-23.

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Financial Summary FY 2022-23

Surplus/Deficit
The difference between total revenue and total expenses. A surplus indicates revenue exceeded expenses.
$17.80M surplus
Balance for FY 2022-23
Total Revenue
All revenue collected during the fiscal year, including transfers, own-source revenue, and other funding.
$34.30M
Total revenue in FY 2022-23
Total Expenses
All expenses incurred during the fiscal year including program delivery, administration, and capital costs.
$16.50M
Total expenses in FY 2022-23

Statement of Financial Position

Assets, liabilities, and net financial position as of the end of fiscal year 2022-23.

Tangible Capital Assets
Land, buildings, equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure owned by the First Nation.
$21.62M
As of fiscal year end 2022-23
Accumulated Surplus
The cumulative surplus accumulated over time from operations.
$67.63M
Total accumulated surplus

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 2022-23.

PositionNameMonthsRemuneration [Note 2]Expenses [Note 3]Total
ChiefBarry NIKAL5$18,450$36,077$54,527
CouncilorAndrew TOM12$12,750$9,591$22,341
CouncilorSheri GREEN12$12,750$5,760$18,510
CouncilorRussell LEWIS12$12,750$942$13,692
CouncilorWarner WILLIAM12$15,170$4,946$20,116
CouncilorDesmond MCKINNON5$440,097$18,190$458,287
CouncilorSherry MCKINNON5$13,390$11,473$24,863
CouncilorAvril JACK5$82,963$15,148$98,111
CouncilorKayla MITCHELL5$14,430$5,239$19,669
CouncilorCharmayne NIKAL5$75,677$10,278$85,955
CouncilorIan MICHELL12$12,750$4,605$17,355
CouncilorElgin Cutler12$50,683$26,313$76,996
Total$761,860$148,562$910,422

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.