Sq'éwlets
Financial data for Sq'éwlets for fiscal year 2018-19. Sq'éwlets is a First Nation in British Columbia with a registered population of 301 and an on-reserve population of 123. Information is extracted from publicly available annual reports published under the First Nations Financial Transparency Act.
Revenue and Expenses FY 2018-19
Visual breakdown of Sq'éwlets's revenue sources and how funds were spent during fiscal year 2018-19.
Financial Summary FY 2018-19
Statement of Financial Position
Assets, liabilities, and net financial position as of the end of fiscal year 2018-19.
Land Claims
Historical and ongoing land claims involving Sq'éwlets.
| Claim | Status | Last Update | Total Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
I.R. No. 1 Surrender of 354 Acres (Band previous name: Scowlitz) Alleges that Canada should not have sold the surrendered land. | Under Assessment | Justice Department Preparing Legal Opinion Dec 2014 | - |
Logging on Squawkum Creek IR 3 (Band previous name: Scowlitz) Improper process in the taking of timber from the reserve and inadequate compensation. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Jun 2020 | $1.38M |
Scowlitz IR No. 1 (Band previous name: Scowlitz) Alleged improper expropriation of land on I.R. No. 1 for the CP Railway. | Invited to Negotiate | Active Jul 2020 | - |
Squawkum IR 3 Roads (Band previous name: Scowlitz) The FN alleges that lands were illegally taken from its IR No. 3 for road purposes. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Apr 2020 | $630K |
Lease & Sale of 1.6 Acres and Pole Line Permit over IR 3 (Band previous name: Scowlitz) Alleges breaches related to the 1931 lease of 1.6 acres on Squawkum IR 3; the sale of the 1.6 acres in 1946; and a permit for a pole line right of way issued in 1937. | Concluded | No Lawful Obligation Found Jun 2012 | - |
Scowlitz IR 1 Roads (Band previous name: Scowlitz) Alleges that roads through the reserve were not legally established. | Settled | Settled through Negotiations Oct 2024 | $7.27M |
IR 1 Purchase Price Reduction (Band previous name: Scowlitz) Alleges a breach of lawful obligations by failing to obtain full value for lots B, C, D, E and M, sold by Canada on behalf of the Band after surrender. | Invited to Negotiate | Awaiting Response Feb 2019 | - |
IR 1 Illegal Taking of Land for Dyke The Crown breached its lawful obligation under the Indian Act to protect the First Nation’s reserve land when it allowed trespasses for the building and expansion of a dyke; and did so without compensation. | Invited to Negotiate | Active Jan 2022 | - |
Sale of 27.44 Acres from IR 1 The Sq’éwlets First Nation alleges that Canada breached its fiduciary and statutory duties by failing to attain adequate compensation for the sale of 27.44 acres of Scowlitz IR 1. | Invited to Negotiate | Active Sep 2024 | - |
Sale of 1.6 Acres of Land From IR 3 in 1945 Crown breached its fiduciary duty when it unlawfully allowed the sale of 1.6 acres of IR 3 which amounted to an exploitive bargain. | Invited to Negotiate | Active Jun 2025 | - |
IR 1 Alienation of Lot 10A Alleges a breach of fiduciary duties by allowing the unlawful pre-emption of Lot 10A and failing to include it as Scowlitz IR 1 land. | Under Assessment | Justice Department Preparing Legal Opinion May 2025 | - |
| Total | $9.27M | ||
Remuneration and Expenses
Salaries, honoraria, travel, and other expenses paid to elected officials and senior employees during fiscal year 2018-19.
| Position | Name | Months | Remuneration [Note 2] | Expenses [Note 3] | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief | Andy Phillips | 12 | $8,250 | $8,435 | $16,685 |
| Councillor | Melvyn Hall | 12 | $8,250 | $547 | $8,797 |
| Councillor | John Williams | 12 | $9,000 | $1,000 | $10,000 |
| Total | $25,500 | $9,982 | $35,482 |
This schedule is unaudited. Prepared by: Manning Elliott 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.
