Lil'wat Nation
Financial data for Lil'wat Nation for fiscal year 2024-25. Lil'wat Nation is a First Nation in British Columbia with a registered population of 2,292 and an on-reserve population of 1,582. Information is extracted from publicly available annual reports published under the First Nations Financial Transparency Act.
Revenue and Expenses FY 2024-25
Visual breakdown of Lil'wat Nation's revenue sources and how funds were spent during fiscal year 2024-25.
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Financial Summary FY 2024-25
Surplus/Deficit
The difference between total revenue and total expenses. A surplus indicates revenue exceeded expenses.
$3.63M surplus
Balance for FY 2024-25
Total Revenue
All revenue collected during the fiscal year, including transfers, own-source revenue, and other funding.
$51.91M
Total revenue in FY 2024-25
Total Expenses
All expenses incurred during the fiscal year including program delivery, administration, and capital costs.
$48.28M
Total expenses in FY 2024-25
Statement of Financial Position
Assets, liabilities, and net financial position as of the end of fiscal year 2024-25.
Total Financial Assets
Cash, investments, accounts receivable, and other assets that can be converted to cash.
$90.00M
As of fiscal year end 2024-25
Tangible Capital Assets
Land, buildings, equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure owned by the First Nation.
$77.66M
As of fiscal year end 2024-25
Accumulated Surplus
The cumulative surplus accumulated over time from operations.
$126.10M
Total accumulated surplus
Land Claims
Historical and ongoing land claims involving Lil'wat Nation.
| Claim | Status | Last Update | Total Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
I. R. No. 6 Timber Lease (Band previous name: Mount Currie). Alleged failure of the Federal Crown to meet its lawful obligation to the Band in the course of renewal of a timber lease on I.R. No. 6 beginning in 1924, and a reinstatement of that lease in 1933. | Invited to Negotiate | Awaiting Response Jun 2024 | - |
Lokla IR No. 4 ROW (Band previous name: Mount Currie). Alleges that the granting of rights of way for railway and power line purposes over Lokla IR No. 4 was in breach of fiduciary and statutory duties, as well as the duty of care owed to the Mount Currie FN. | Under Assessment | Legal Opinion Signed Sep 2025 | - |
Long Point Blue Cross Graveyards (Band previous name: Mount Currie). Survey of the graveyard IR No. 9 in an incorrect location. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Mar 2011 | $300K |
Nesuch IR 3 Accretions (Band previous name: Mount Currie). Alleged failure to protect accreted land from alienation and to protect reserve land from flooding. | Other | File Closed Nov 2014 | - |
Power Line Easements on IRs 1-6-7 & 10 (Band previous name: Mount Currie). FN alleges improper taking of power line easements; failure to inform the Band; and inadequate compensation. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Jan 2014 | $55K |
Railway Logging Spur Lines on IR 10 (Band previous name: Mount Currie). Alleges establishment of a spur line without prior authorization and inadequate compensation. | Concluded | No Lawful Obligation Found Sep 2011 | - |
Road on Mount Currie IR 10 (Band previous name: Mount Currie). Construction of a road on IR 10 without authorization. | Invited to Negotiate | Active Jun 2017 | - |
Lillooet Lake Road on IR 3 and IR 8 Alleges a statutory and fiduciary obligation to provide compensation by failing to protect the band’s interests in IR 3 and IR 8 reserve lands that were trespassed and then transferred to the province for the use of Lillooet Road. | Invited to Negotiate | Active Nov 2019 | - |
Pemberton Meadows Reserve Creation Alleges that the First Nation has a cognizable interest in the lands of the Pemberton Meadows Valley, that this interest was known to Reserve Commissioner O’Reilly, and that, as a result, Canada had a pre-reserve creation fiduciary obligation to protect the Band’s interest, and to, in the context of this claim, act diligently to set aside the Pemberton meadows Valley as a reserve, to remove illegal pre-emptors or occupants, and to act diligently to ensure these lands were set aside as reserve. | Invited to Negotiate | Awaiting Response Feb 2020 | - |
| Total | $355K | ||
Remuneration and Expenses
Salaries, honoraria, travel, and other expenses paid to elected officials and senior employees during fiscal year 2024-25.
| Position | Name | Months | Remuneration ($) (Note 1) | Expenses ($) (Note 1) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Political Chief | Dean Nelson | 12 | $122,364 | $19,218 | $141,582 |
| Cultural Chief | Richard Ashley Joseph | 12 | $107,687 | $8,299 | $115,986 |
| Councillor | Joshua Anderson | 12 | $39,250 | $3,619 | $42,869 |
| Councillor | Troy Bikadi | 12 | $83,989 | $7,410 | $91,399 |
| Councillor | Maxine Bruce | 12 | $116,088 | $1,745 | $117,833 |
| Councillor | Helena Edmonds | 12 | $101,121 | $2,718 | $103,839 |
| Councillor | Roxanne Joe | 12 | $74,830 | $6,109 | $80,939 |
| Councillor | Martina Pierre | 12 | $16,900 | $2,675 | $19,575 |
| Councillor | Rilla Sampson | 12 | $70,112 | $2,934 | $73,046 |
| Councillor | Alphonse Wallace | 12 | $105,865 | $7,503 | $113,368 |
| Councillor | Renee Wallace | 12 | $75,044 | $1,756 | $76,800 |
| Councillor | James Williams | 12 | $26,250 | $4,140 | $30,390 |
| Councillor | Christopher Wells | 12 | $17,250 | $3,786 | $21,036 |
| Total | $956,750 | $71,912 | $1,028,662 |
This schedule is unaudited. Prepared by: BDO Canada 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.
