Semiahmoo
Financial data for Semiahmoo for fiscal year 2015-16. Semiahmoo is a First Nation in British Columbia with a registered population of 104 and an on-reserve population of 56. Information is extracted from publicly available annual reports published under the First Nations Financial Transparency Act.
Revenue and Expenses FY 2015-16
Visual breakdown of Semiahmoo's revenue sources and how funds were spent during fiscal year 2015-16.
Financial Summary FY 2015-16
Statement of Financial Position
Assets, liabilities, and net financial position as of the end of fiscal year 2015-16.
Land Claims
Historical and ongoing land claims involving Semiahmoo.
| Claim | Status | Last Update | Total Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
Surrender for Sawmill Purposes Alleges a breach of legal and fiduciary duty when 36.57 acres of the Semiahmoo Reserve was unlawfully leased and then the lease unlawfully renewed for sawmill purposes without a legal surrender under the Indian Act. | Invited to Negotiate | Active Nov 2018 | - |
Surrender for Beach Road Alleges the Beach Road Land were surrendered and the Division Lands and highway lands from the Semiahmoo Indian Reserve were transferred to the Province for road purposes without any compensation to the FN. Alleges that federal government breached its legal obligation and fiduciary duty to them by consenting to the surrender and transfer of lands for road purposes. | Invited to Negotiate | Active Nov 2019 | - |
Highway 99 Alleges widened highway lands, railway lands and the Deas Tunnel Throughway lands were surrendered to the Province of British Columbia without adequate compensation to the First Nation. | Invited to Negotiate | Active Aug 2024 | - |
Surrender for Railway Lands Alleges that the federal government breached its legal and fiduciary duty when it transferred reserve lands to the Province without following the requirements of the Indian Act, and when it did not provide the FN with informed consent, did not ensure that the FN received fair market value for the surrender, and did not impair the reserve interest minimally. | Invited to Negotiate | Active Jul 2024 | - |
Surrey Park Leases Alleges breaches of legal and fiduciary obligations by leasing without lawful consent Reserve lands to the City of Surrey at rates below market value over several decades. | Under Assessment | Justice Department Preparing Legal Opinion May 2023 | - |
| Total | $0 | ||
Remuneration and Expenses
Salaries, honoraria, travel, and other expenses paid to elected officials and senior employees during fiscal year 2015-16.
| Position | Name | Months | Remuneration | Expenses | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Councilor | Willard Cook | 12 | $297,449 | $0 | - |
| Councilor | Joanne Charles | 12 | $152,165 | $32,426 | - |
| Councilor | Roxanne Charles | 12 | $4,075 | $16,859 | - |
| Total | $453,689 | $49,285 | $0 |
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.
